Circular No. 38/2018/TT-BYT guides the work of competition and commendation in the healthcare sector.

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

1. This Circular guides the implementation of competition for excellence and commendation activities in the healthcare sector including: content, subjects, criteria for competition for excellence and commendation; organization of mobilization campaigns; titles and standards for titles of excellence; forms and standards for commendation; authority to decide, submit for approval, and procedures to propose recognition of titles of excellence and commendation forms; and organization of award ceremonies.g||| The system of commendation and reward in the healthcare sector includes: the content, subjects, criteria for commendation and reward; organizing the promotion of competition movements; honorary titles and their standards; forms and criteria for rewards; authority to decide, propose, and procedures for recognizing honorary titles.in|||g|||,|||ắ|||in||| Forms of rewards and awarding ceremonies;ertain|||organize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.|||Associations||| Joint competitionsđ|||,||| Rewardsg||| and the Suggestion Council;ỹ|||đ||| Competitions and rewards;inc) Participating in assessing the conditions of food production and business establishments in the area according to the分级回复

2. Other contents regarding competition for excellence and commendation not specified in this Circular shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of laws on competition for excellence and commendation and other relevant legal documents.đ|||,||| Rewards not specified in this Circular shall be implemented according to the provisions of the Law on Competition and Reward and other relevant legal documents.This Circular promulgates the Regulation on Distance Learning for Bachelor's Degree Programs.|||đ||| Competitions and rewards;in|||

3. Prizes in the healthcare field shall be applied according to regulations issued by the Minister of Health.in||| In the field of healthcare, they shall be applied according to the regulations issued by the Minister of Health.amendnn l|||policies|||

Article 2. Subjects of Competition for Excellence and Commendation

1. - Office of the President of the StateSubjects of competition for excellence:g||| Commendation:

a) Units under the Ministry including: Departments, Bureaus, General Bureaus, the Ministry's Inspectorate, and the Ministry's Office;

b) Directly subordinate units of the Ministry;

c) Provincial Health Services and health services of ministries and sectors under central cities;policiesd) Funds, Programs, Projects, and other state agencies related to the healthcare sector;

e) Private healthcare facilities;policies;

f) Departments, divisions, and equivalent units directly under the agencies and organizations specified in points a, b, c, and d of this clause;Y||| private healthcare organizations;

Average loan repayment period is 10 years;g) Civil servants, public officials, employees, and workers who have worked for at least one year in the agencies and units specified in points a, b, c, d, and e of this clause.|||||| Clause 2 of this Article;

||| g) Civil servants, public officials, employees, and workers under labor contracts for at least one year at agencies and units specified in points a, b, c, d, and e of this Clause.VND|||,|||

2. Subjects of Commendation:in||| a) Medical institutions; organizations and individuals of overseas Vietnamese and foreign organizations and individuals with outstanding achievements and contributions to the development of the healthcare sector in Vietnam.

|||. The Department of Environmental Health Inspection - Ministry of Health shall be responsible for disseminating, guiding, and supervising the implementation of this Circular throughout the country.a) The subjects specified in Clause 1 of this Article;

b) Domestic agencies, organizations, and individuals outside the healthcare sector; organizations and Vietnamese citizens residing abroad, and foreign organizations and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development of the Vietnamese healthcare sector.g|||g|||ắ|||policies|||

Article 3. Principles for Awarding Titles of Excellence and Forms of Commendation

Principles for awarding titles of excellence and forms of commendation in the healthcare sector shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of Article 6 of the Law on Competition for Excellence and Commendation 2003; Article 3 of Decree No. 91/2017/ND-CP dated July 31, 2017 of the Government detailing the implementation of certain articles of the Law on Competition for Excellence and Commendation (hereinafter referred to as Decree No. 91/2017/ND-CP); Clause 4 of Article 2 of Circular No. 08/2017/TT-BNV dated October 27, 2017 of the Minister of Home Affairs detailing the implementation of certain articles of Decree No. 91/2017/ND-CP dated July 31, 2017 of the Government detailing the implementation of certain articles of the Law on Competition for Excellence and Commendation (hereinafter referred to as Circular No. 08/2017/TT-BNV), and the following principles:đ||| Forms of commendation and rewards in the healthcare sector shall be carried out in accordance with Decree No. 91/2017/ND-Cabinet (hereinafter referred to as Decree No. 91/2017/ND-Cabinet); Clause 4, Article 2 of Circular No. 08/2017/TT-MOLISA dated October 27, 2017, issued by the Minister of Home Affairs detailing the implementation of certain provisions of Decree No. 91/2017/ND-Cabinet dated July 31, 2017, of the Government detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Competition and Reward (hereinafter referred to as Circular No. 08/2017/TT-MOLISA), and the following principles:ệ1. Do not consider for awarding titles of excellence or forms of commendation to collectives or individuals during the period when the competent authority is considering disciplinary action, administrative violation handling, or during the investigation, prosecution, trial process that has not yet been concluded; or during the verification and clarification of complaints or denunciations.,|||ắ|||- Office of the President of the State|||ắ|||ắ|||

2. When there are similar achievements, choose smaller collectives, women, and those without high positions., ||| Forms of rewards for collectives and individuals during the time when competent authorities are considering disciplinary actions, administrative violations, or during the investigation, trial, inspection, or examination process when there are signs of violations or complaints and denunciations are being verified.in|||đ|||,|||No.|||of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home Affairs|||

3. In one year, no more than two Certificates of Merit from the Minister of Health can be proposed for a collective or an individual (except for special cases of commendation for outstanding and sudden achievements). For specialized commendations, no more than one Certificate of Merit from the Minister of Health can be proposed in a year.12. Leather shoes|||

||| 3. Within one year, no more than two Certificates of Merit from the Minister of Health can be proposed for a collective or an individual (except for special and unexpected awards).đ|||g|||policies|||g|||inng4. Do not commend collectives or individuals for participating in conferences, seminars, symposiums, dialogues, or similar events serving political, cultural, or social occasions. Commendation on the occasion of the anniversary of the establishment of the unit, the traditional day of the sector, or each related field shall only take place in round years (10 years).ắ|||, ||| For special awards, no more than one Certificate of Merit from the Minister of Health can be proposed each year.

|||

Article 4. Basis for awarding commendation titles and forms of reward

Article 4. Basis for awarding commendation titles, forms of reward in the healthcare sector shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of Article 10 of the 2003 Law on Commendation and Reward and Clause 7, Point 2, Article 2 of Circular No. 08/2017/TT-BNV, and based on the following provisions:

1. Not toDeclaration, re-declarationgrant commendation titles to collectives or individuals who have not registered for commendation or who have registered outside the prescribed time limit.

2. Heads of agencies and organizations specified in Points a, b, c, d, đ, and e of Clause 1, Article 2 of this Circular shall organize for individuals and collectives under their agencies and organizations to register for commendation.organize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.|||developmentThe registration for commendation shall be compiled into a list according to the content and specific criteria for commendation titles as per Model 01 of Appendix 01 issued together with this Circular and shall be submitted to the following entities before April 10 each year:đa) Commendation titles: Outstanding Labor Collective, Ministry of Health Flag of Merit, Government Flag of Merit, Meritorious Soldier at the Ministry Level, National Meritorious Soldier – to be sent to the Standing Committee of the Ministry of Health's Commendation and Reward Council;đb) Commendation titles: Advanced Worker, Meritorious Soldier at the Grassroots Level – to be sent to the Standing Committee of the Commendation and Reward Council at the grassroots level.3. Commendation titles shall be considered for award annually at the end of the working year or academic year.4. When considering rewards for deputy heads or vice leaders of agencies and organizations, their achievements in the collective or field they are responsible for must be taken into account.đ5. The Minister of Health may grant rewards in response to thematic campaigns initiated by the Ministry of Health or outstanding and exceptional achievements to collectives and individuals under provincial and ministry-level management, political organizations, political-social organizations, and other organizations.g6. Working period for individuals:

a) Employees on maternity leave as stipulated by law; persons who bravely save lives or property, or those injured while serving in combat and require treatment or convalescence as concluded by medical facilities at district level or higher, the time spent on leave, treatment, or convalescence shall be counted as a basis for awarding commendation titles and forms of reward;ắb) Individuals attending short-term training courses under one year, complying with the regulations of the training institution, can combine their work time at the agency or organization to evaluate for commendation titles and forms of reward;gc) In cases where individuals are assigned to attend training or further education for one year or more, comply with the regulations of the training institution, and achieve good grades or better (if evaluated at the time of assessment), such time can be counted towards consideration for commendation titles and forms of reward;

d) For individuals transferred to new positions, if they worked at the previous unit for six months or more, the new unit shall be responsible for reviewing and voting on commendation titles and forms of reward based on the comments from the previous unit;organize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.đ) Not to grant the title of Advanced Worker to individuals who have been employed for less than ten months or have been disciplined with a warning or worse.,7. Duration of operation for agencies and organizations: must have operated officially for twelve months or more.đ8. Voting ballots for commendation titles and forms of rewardga) When considering the titles of Advanced Worker, Meritorious Soldier at the Grassroots Level, Outstanding Labor Collective, Ministry of Health Flag of Merit, Government Flag of Merit, Prime Minister's Certificate of Merit, and various types of Orders, the number of votes in favor must reach seventy-five percent or more of the total members of the Commendation and Reward Councils at all levels (in case of absentees, opinions are obtained through voting ballots); for cases where ballots are collected from collectives, the number of votes in favor must exceed fifty percent of the total number of officials, civil servants, public officials, and employees under one-year contracts or longer (in case of absentees, opinions are obtained through voting ballots);,b) When considering the titles of Meritorious Soldier at the Ministry Level, National Meritorious Soldier, Honorary Titles of the State, Ho Chi Minh Prize, State Prize, all members of the Commendation and Reward Councils at all levels must vote secretly, and the number of votes in favor must reach ninety percent or more of the total number of members (in case of absentees, opinions are obtained through voting ballots); for cases where ballots are collected from collectives, the number of votes in favor must exceed fifty percent of the total number of officials, civil servants, public officials, and employees under one-year contracts or longer (in case of absentees, opinions are obtained through voting ballots);

c) Voting ballots shall be in the form of Model 02 of Appendix 01 issued together with this Circular.đ||| Organizations specified in points a, b, c, d, e, and f of Clause 1 of this Circular organize annual competitions for individuals and collectives.đ|||

|||in||| When considering rewards for individuals, the achievements of the collective or field they are responsible for must be taken into account if they are the head or deputy head of the agency or organization.đ|||

|||无效||| The Minister of Health grants rewards based on thematic competitions launched by the Ministry of Health or outstanding and unexpected achievements to collectives and individuals under provincial and ministerial management, political organizations, social-political organizations, and other organizations.,|||

|||

||| a) Workers on maternity leave as stipulated by law; those who bravely save lives or property, or those serving in combat operations requiring medical treatment or convalescence as concluded by hospitals at district level or higher, the period of leave, treatment, or convalescence will be considered as grounds for granting honorary titles and rewards.đ|||ứ|||12. Leather shoes|||đ|||đ|||

||| b) Individuals attending short-term supplementary training courses lasting less than one year, complying with the regulations of the training institution, can combine their work time with the training period to assess honorary titles and rewards.,||| rock|||amend|||No.|||g|||

||| c) For individuals participating in training or supplementary training for one year or more, complying with the regulations of the training institution, achieving good grades or better, such periods can be counted towards assessing honorary titles and rewards. rock|||in|||shall|||n l|||FOR|||g|||

||| d) Individuals transferred to new positions after working in their previous unit for six months or more, the new unit is responsible for evaluating and nominating honorary titles and rewards based on feedback from the previous unit.development|||shall|||g|||

||| e) Not to grant the title of Advanced Worker to individuals who have been employed for less than ten months or have been disciplined with a warning or worse.development|||g|||ên.

|||đ||| For agencies and organizations: they must have operated officially for at least twelve months.shallandDeputy ministers of ministerial-level agencies,|||

|||

||| Voting ballots for honorary titles and rewardsđ||| a) When assessing the title of Advanced Worker, Outstanding Labor Collective, Excellent Labor Collective, Flag of Competition of the Ministry of Health, Flag of Competition of the Government, Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister, Orders, the number of votes in favor must reach at least 75% of the total number of members of the Competition and Reward Council at all levels (in case of absence, opinions are collected through voting ballots); for cases where ballots are collected from collectives, the number of votes in favor must exceed 50% of the total number of civil servants, public officials, employees, and workers under labor contracts for at least one year (in case of absence, opinions are collected through voting ballots).ý|||ắ|||intention|||logo|||đ|||Deputy ministers of ministerial-level agencies,|||2. Provincial People's Committees and centrally administered city people's committees shall be responsible for:|||ì|||đ|||đ|||int 03 of the annex issued together with this Circular.ê|||

||| b) When assessing the title of Model Worker at the ministerial level, National Model Worker, State Honorary Titles, Ho Chi Minh Prize, State Prize, all members of the Competition and Reward Council must agree unanimously through secret ballot, with at least 90% of the votes in favor of the total number of members of the Council at all levels (in case of absence, opinions are collected through voting ballots); for cases where ballots are collected from collectives, the number of votes in favor must exceed 50% of the total number of civil servants, public officials, employees, and workers under labor contracts for at least one year (in case of absence, opinions are collected through voting ballots).đ|||, prize moneyin|||Associations|||in|||For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;|||đ|||đ|||đ|||logo|||đ|||g|||g|||ắ|||logo|||

||| Ballots shall be filled out according to Model 02 of Appendix 01 attached to this Circular.FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, POWERS, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, OPERATIONAL REGULATIONS, AND RELATIONSHIPS OF MANAGEMENT BOARDS; DUTIES, POWERS OF THE CHAIRPERSON, VICE CHAIRPERSON (IF ANY), SECRETARY, AND MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT BOARDS|||g||| The Prime Minister's Certificate of Merit for competition movements

Article 5. Responsibilities of organizations and individuals in the work of competition and reward

1. The Minister of Healthg initiates, directs competition movementspolicies reward work, throughout the health sector; signs reward decisions within their authority.g2. The Director of the Department of Communication and Competition, Reward has the responsibility to:ga) Maintain or coordinate with the heads of units under and directly under the Ministry of Health

 advise the Minister on policies, contents, programs, plans,

measures for organizing, initiating, directing, summarizing competition movementsDeputy ministers of ministerial-level agencies, reward work in fields or throughout the health sector;policiesb) Guide, urge, inspect, mid-term review, and summarize competition movementsThe Standing Office of the Council for International Cooperation on Non-Governmental Organizations (Vietnam Friendship Association) is the agency responsible for receiving registration dossiers, leading, and coordinating with member agencies of the Council to examine dossiers and return results of reviews of registration dossiers of foreign non-governmental organizations in Vietnam. reward work; identify, promote exemplary models and role models; good deeds in the entire health sector;,c) Review files for consideration of commendation titles

 reward forms; report to the Minister of Health to decide on presenting or submit to competent authorities for considering and deciding to present commendation titles, reward forms according to the provisions of the law.3. Heads of agencies and organizations specified in points a b, c, d

 and e Clause 1 Article 2 of this Circular have the responsibility to:,a) Direct and organize the initiation of competition movements, identify and promote exemplary models; propose rewards;inb) Direct the units specified in Appendix No. 02 issued together with this Circular to develop plans to organize the initiation of specialized competition movements with a scope covering the entire sector or fields under the Ministry of Health lasting one year or more, including specific reward criteria to be sent to the Standing Committee of the Competition and Reward Council of the Ministry of Health (Department of Communication and Competition, Reward) before organizing the competition movement;đc) Organize mid-term reviews, summaries, evaluations of the results of competition movements and select outstanding and exemplary collectives and individuals to report to the Standing Committee of the Competition and Reward Council of the Ministry of Health to propose the Minister of Health to reward or recommend higher authorities to reward according to the law (Ministry of Health Flag of Merit, Prime Minister's Certificate of Merit for competition movements lasting three years or more or Labor Medal Class Three for competition movements lasting five years or more).Deputy ministers of ministerial-level agencies,4. Media, press, publishing agencies; healthcare facilities under and directly under the Ministry of Health. Departments of Health have the responsibility to publicize and disseminate competition and reward work; honor exemplary models; identify and promote good people and good deeds; combat and criticize violations of laws on competition and reward.

5. Agencies, organizations, and individuals proposing to present commendation titles. reward forms must bear responsibility for the accuracy of the files submitted to competent authorities for rewarding.Deputy ministers of ministerial-level agencies,Article 6. Title "Advanced Worker",The title "Advanced Worker" is awarded to individuals meeting the standards prescribed in Article 10 of Decree No. 91/2017/ND-CP.CONTRACT FOR SALE AND ARRANGEMENT OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSING FOR RESIDENTS DISPLACED BY URBAN RENEWALArticle 7. Title "Model Worker at the Grassroots Level"

The title "Model Worker at the Grassroots Level" is awarded to individuals meeting the standards prescribed in Clause 3 Article 9 of Decree No. 91/2017/ND-CP and must meet the following standards:

1. Completing tasks excellently recognized by the unit, including:đa) Having an evaluation result of civil servants, public officials, and employees at the end of the year as completing tasks excellently;đb) Individuals working in agencies and organizations specified in point a Clause 1 Article 2 of this Circular assigned tasks must complete the construction of legal normative documents within the plan approved by the Minister of Health (hereinafter referred to as the plan) on time and within the schedule (without changing or supplementing the plan), ensuring legality (within authority, without illegal content), complying with procedures, announcing administrative procedures on time (if there are administrative procedures), not requiring corrections, revocations, cancellations, suspensions; research projects, tasks assigned by the National Assemblyõ Government, Prime Minister, Minister of Health on time and within the schedule, meeting quality requirements (legal normative documents as stipulated by the Law on Enacting Legal Normative Documents and International Treaties concluded on behalf of the State);đc) Heads and deputy heads responsible for areas in agencies and organizations specified in point a Clause 1 Article 2 of this Circular directly handling administrative procedures (announced as administrative procedures): agencies and organizations under their management must achieve at least 80% of the points of the Administrative Performance Criteria issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Health, where each component criterion must achieve at least 60% of the points;

d) Heads and deputy heads responsible for areas in heads of agencies and organizations specified in point a and b Clause 1 Article 2 of this Circular: agencies and organizations under their management must complete at least 80% of legal normative documents in the plan approved by the Minister of Health (excluding legal normative documents outside the plan issued by the Minister of Health); research projects, tasks assigned by the National Assembly, Governmentpolicies Prime Minister, Minister of Health must meet the requirements stipulated in point b of this clause;3.2.4. For Paragraph 4:e) Heads and deputy heads of hospitals directly under the Ministry of Health must achieve at least 80% of the total points of the Hospital Quality Criteria issued by the Ministry of Health.đ||| Competitions and rewards;in2. Standards for innovative initiatives and scientific research topics for awarding the title "Model Worker at the Grassroots Level" shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of Article 43 of this Circular.in|||đ3. The number of individuals receiving the title "Model Worker at the Grassroots Level" shall not exceed 15% of the total number of individuals receiving the title "Advanced Worker" in agencies and organizations, of which the number of individuals not holding positions must account for at least 50% of the total number of individuals receiving the title "Model Worker at the Grassroots Level", if there is a surplus, it will be rounded up.||||for the movement of competition organized by the Prime Ministerđfrom three years or more or the Labor Medal Class III for the movement of competition from five years or more).

4. Media agencies, press, publishing houses; healthcare facilities under or directly under the Ministry of Health. The Department of Health shall be responsible for propaganda and dissemination of the work of competition and reward; honoring exemplary models; identifying and promoting good people and good deeds; struggling against and criticizing acts violating laws on competition and reward., prize; promoting outstanding examples; discovering and promoting good people and good deeds; combating and criticizing acts violating laws on competition and reward.

5. Agencies, organizations, individuals proposing to present commendation awards. The form of commendation must bear responsibility for the accuracy of the files submitted to the competent authority for awarding.organize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular. awards must bear responsibility for the accuracy of the files submitted to the competent authority for awarding.

Chapter II

COMPETITION TITLES AND STANDARDS FOR COMPETITION TITLES

Article 6. The title "Advanced Worker"

Title"Advanced Worker" is awarded to individuals meeting the criteria stipulated in Article 10 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.

Article 7. The title "Model Competitor at the Grassroots Level"

The title "Model Competitor at the Grassroots Level" is awarded to individualsđ meeting the criteriarime Minister cstipulated in Clause 3, Article 9 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP and must meet the following criteria:

1. Completing tasks excellently recognized by the unit, including:

a) Having resultsđof the annual performance evaluation of civil servants, public officials, and workersđas having completed tasks excellently;

b) Individuals working at agencies and organizations specified in Point a, Clause 1 of this Circular, assigned tasks must complete the construction of normative legal documents within the plan for constructing normative legal documentsapproved by the Minister of Health (hereinafter referred to as the plan) within the deadline and progress (without changing or supplementing the plan), ensuring legality (within the scope of authority, without content contrary to the law),ắ in accordance with procedures and formalities,,announcing administrative procedures on time (if there are administrative procedures), without corrections, revocations, cancellations, suspensions; projects and tasks assigned by the National Assembly无效 Government, Prime Minister, Minister of Healthn lb) ADDING CLAUSES 10 AND 11 TO ARTICLE 2 AS FOLLOWS:đ on timeđ and progress,,  with quality (as normative legal documents according to the Law on Enacting Normative Legal Documents and International Treaties concluded on behalf of the State);,c) Headsđ and deputy heads in charge of fields in agencies and organizations specified in Point a, Clause 1 of this Circular directly handling administrative procedures (announced as administrative procedures): agencies and organizations under their management must achieve,at least 80% of the points of the Administrative Performance Criteria issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Health, where each component criterion must achieve at least 60% of the points;đd) Headsý and deputy heads in charge of fields in heads of agencies and organizations specified in Points a and b, Clause 1 of this Circular: agencies and organizations under their management must complete the construction of at least 80% of normative legal documents in the plan already approved by the Minister of Health (excluding normative legal documents outside the plan issued by the Minister of Health); projects and tasks assigned by the National Assembly, Government

 Prime Minister, Minister of Health must meet the requirements stipulated in Point b of this clause;,e) Headsđ of hospitals directly under the Ministry of Health must achieve at least 80% of the total score of the Quality Hospital Criteria issued by the Ministry of Health."b) In addition to the lists of public services issued according to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 4 of this Decree, specialized agencies under provincial People's Committees shall report to the provincial People's Committee for decision-making on amending, supplementing, or issuing the list of public services funded by the state budget within their jurisdiction and consistent with the local budget capacity within the approved budget by the Provincial People's Assembly, and send it to the Ministry of Finance and relevant ministries and sectors for supervision during implementation."2. The criteria for scientific research initiatives to be considered for the title of Model Competitor at the Grassroots Level are implemented according to the provisions of Article 43 of this Circular.n l3. The number of individuals receiving the title "Model Competitor at the Grassroots Level" shall not exceed 15% of the total number of individuals

 receiving the title "Advanced Worker" in agencies and organizations, of which the number of individuals not holding positions must reach at least 50% of the total number of individualsđ receiving the title "Model Competitor at the Grassroots Level", if there is a surplus, it will be rounded up., is awarded to individuals meeting the criteria stipulated in Clause 2, Article 9 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.

 the title "Model Competitor at the Central Level" is implemented according to the provisions of Article 43 of this Circular.đ is awarded to individuals meeting the criteria stipulated in Clause 1, Article 9 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.,e) Headsđ is awarded to individuals meeting the criteria stipulated in Clause 1, Article 27 of the Law on Competition and Reward., Đ each year

 meeting the criteria stipulated in Article 26 of the Law on Competition and Reward and the following criteria

a) The recognition of outstanding collectives proposed to be presented with the Flag of Competition of the Ministry of Health mustđ be reviewed through assessment,đ comparison according to the fields of work of the Ministry of Health, meeting the criteria for presenting the Flag of Competition of the Ministry of Health according to the standards proposed by the field leaders,No.b) Agencies and organizations specified in Point a, Clause 1 of this Circular must meet the criteria stipulated in Points b, c, and d, Clause 1 of this Circular;

Article 8. The title "Outstanding Soldier at the Ministry Level"

1. The title "Outstanding Soldier at the Ministry Level" shall be conferred on individuals meeting the criteria specified in Clause 2, Article 9 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.đ outstanding in the movement of competition

2. The criteria for scientific research initiatives and topics to be considered for conferring the title "Outstanding Soldier at the Ministry Level" shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of Article 43 of this Circular.FOR specializedđ launched by the Ministry of Health for a period of two years or more during mid-term and final reviews every two years.

Article 9. The title "National Outstanding Soldier"

1. The title "National Outstanding Soldier" shall be conferred on individuals meeting the criteria specified in Clause 1, Article 9 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.đ standards for awarding

2. The criteria for scientific research initiatives and topics to be considered for conferring the title "National Outstanding Soldier" shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of Article 43 of this Circular.

Article 10. The title "Advanced Labor Collective"

The title "Advanced Labor Collective" shall be conferred on collectives meeting the criteria specified in Clause 1, Article 28 of the Law on Competition and Reward.

Article 11. The title "Excellent Labor Collective"

The title "Excellent Labor Collective" shall be conferred on collectives meeting the criteria specified in Clause 1, Article 27 of the Law on Competition and Reward.đ for each competition movement proposed by the agency or organization hosting the competition movement to build, submit to the Standing Committee of the Competition and Reward Council of the Ministry of Health for review and report to the Minister of Health for approval.

Article 12. The Flag of Excellence of the Ministry of Health

1. The Flag of Excellence of the Ministry of Health shall be conferred on the subjects specified in Points a, b, c, d, and e of Clause 1, Article 2 of this Circular.

2. The Minister of Health shall present the Flag of Excellence of the Ministry of Health to outstanding collectives annually that meet the criteria specified in Article 26 of the Law on Competition and Reward and the following criteria:ắ documenting the number of Flags of Competition, awarded by the Ministry of Health to agencies and organizations in the field of competition annually.đa) The recognition of outstanding collectives proposed for the Flag of Excellence of the Ministry of Health must be approved through evaluation, comparison across the fields of work of the Ministry of Health, and meeting the award criteria for each field as proposed by the lead units in those fields, approved by the Minister of Health;

Article 13. The Flag of Competition of the GovernmentắArticle 14. The Golden Star OrderđArticle 15. The Ho Chi Minh OrderđThe Heroic Labor Medal, "People's Teacher", "Outstanding Teacher" are awarded according to the provisions of Decree No. 27/2015/NĐ-CP dated March 10, 2015 on awarding the title "People's Teacherđ, "Outstanding Teacher".Family Planning) for consideration and resolution./.Ho Chi Minh; the State Prize is awarded to the author of one or more works, scientific research, technology, education, and literary and artistic works according to the provisions of Decree No. 78/2014/NĐ-CP dated July 30, 2014 of the Government on the Ho Chi Minh Prize, the State Prize, and other prizes in science and technology; Decreeđb) Agencies and organizations specified in Point a of Clause 1, Article 2 of this Circular must meet the criteria specified in Points b, c, and d of Clause 1, Article 7 of this Circular;

No. 90/2014/NĐ-CP dated September 29, 2014 of the Government on the Ho Chi Minh Prize.n lHo Chi Minh. The State Prize

c) State-owned and private hospitals must meet the criteria specified in Point d of Clause 1, Article 7 of this Circular.

3. The Minister of Health shall present the Flag of Excellence of the Ministry of Health to agencies and organizations achieving outstanding results, leading in the competition campaigns launched by the Ministry of Health for a period of two years or more, during the mid-term and final reviews every two years.FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, POWERS, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, OPERATIONAL REGULATIONS, AND RELATIONSHIPS OF MANAGEMENT BOARDS; DUTIES, POWERS OF THE CHAIRPERSON, VICE CHAIRPERSON (IF ANY), SECRETARY, AND MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT BOARDSto the reportingđ||of excellenceto||in the competition movementu||specializedon||by the Ministry of Health launched for a term of two years or more on the occasion of mid-term and final reviews everyỗ||two years onceần.

The objects and criteria for awarding the Flag of Excellence of the Ministry of Health for each competition campaign shall be proposed by the agency or organization hosting the campaign, submitted to the Standing Committee for Competition and Reward of the Ministry of Health for review and reported to the Minister of Health for approval.ê||criteria for assessmentorganize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.||awards for each competition movement proposed by the agency or organization that is the main organizer of the competition movement, to send to the Standing Board of the Competition Movementđ||Council,||the award recommendation of the Ministry of Health for consideration, report to the Minister of Health for approval.

4. The Minister of Health shall decide in writing the number of Flags of Excellence of the Ministry of Health to be awarded to agencies and organizations within the field of competition annually.logo||document specifying the number of Competition Flags awarded by the Ministry of Health to agencies and organizations in the field of competition annuallyđ||amendm shall be used.

||Article 13. Competition Flag of the Government

Article 13. The Flag of Excellence of the Governmentđ meeting the criteriarime Minister cThe Flag of Excellence of the Government shall be conferred on agencies and organizations as specified in Article 11 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.

Chapter III

FORMS OF REWARD AND STANDARDS FOR REWARD

||Article 14. Ho Chi Minh Medal

HArticle 14. The Gold Star OrderđThe Gold Star Order shall be conferred on collectives; presented or posthumously awarded to individuals meeting the criteria specified in Article 14 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.

||Article 15. Ho Chi Minh Order

HArticle 15. The Ho Chi Minh Orderorganize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.The Ho Chi Minh Order shall be conferred on collectives; presented or posthumously awarded to individuals meeting the criteria specified in Article 15 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.

Article 16. Independence Medal

The Independence Medal, first class, second class, and third class to be awarded to collectives; awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals meeting the criteria specified in Articles 16, 17, and 18 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.ìfor awarding the Independence Medal to collectives; awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals meeting the criteria specified in Articles 16, 17, and 18 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.rime Minister cfor awarding the Independence Medal to collectives; awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals meeting the criteria specified in Articles 16, 17, and 18 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.

Article 17. Labor Medal

1. The Labor Medal, first class, second class, and third class to be awarded to collectives; awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals meeting the criteria specified in Articles 22, 23, and 24 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.đfor awarding the Labor Medal to collectives; awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals meeting the criteria specified in Articles 22, 23, and 24 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.

2. Criteria for inventions, research topics for considering the awarding of the Labor Medal at all levels shall be implemented according to the provisions of Article 43 of this Circular.đfor considering the awarding of the Labor Medal at all levels shall be implemented according to the provisions of Article 43 of this Circular.gArticle 18. Bravery Medal

The Bravery Medal

||Heroic Labor Medalinvalid inputto be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals meeting the criteria specified in Article 32 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.đto be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals meeting the criteria specified in Article 32 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.

Article 19. Friendship Medal

The Friendship Medal12. Leather shoes||Decree No. 27/2015/NĐ-CP dated March 10, 2015 stipulates the awarding of the titles "People's Teacher"developmentto be awarded to collectives; awarded or posthumously awarded to individualsgmeeting the criteria specified in Article 33 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.đmeeting the criteria specified in Article 33 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.

Article 20. Friendship Badge

The Friendship Badge to be awarded to foreign individuals meeting the criteria specified in Article 36 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.

Article 21. Title of "Heroic Laborer"

The title of "Heroic Laborer" to be awarded to collectives; awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals meeting the criteria specified in Article 61 of the Law on Competition and Rewards.

Article 22. Title of "Heroic People's Armed Forces"

The title of "Heroic People's Armed Forces" to be awarded to collectives; awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals meeting the criteria specified in Clause 30, Article 1 of the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Law on Competition and Rewards 2013.

Article 23. Titles of "National Doctor" and "Outstanding Doctor"

The titles of "National Doctor" and "Outstanding Doctor"đshall be considered for awarding according to the provisions of Decree No. 41/2015/NĐ-CP dated May 5, 2015, regarding the awarding of the titles of "National Doctor" and "Outstanding Doctor".

Article 24. Titles of "National Teacher" and "Outstanding Teacher"

The titles of "National Teacher", "Outstanding Teacher"June 2024;||and "Outstanding Teacher".N |||shall be considered for awarding according to the provisions of Decree No. 27/2015/NĐ-CP dated March 10, 2015, regarding the awarding of the titles of "National Teacher", "Outstanding Teacher".concerning the classification and determination of state management authority in the field of crop production||"||

Article 25. Ho Chi Minh Prize, State Prize

The Ho Chi Minh Prize; State Prizein||Ho Chi Minh Prize, State Prize, and other prizes for science and technology; Decree No. 90/2014/NĐ-CP dated September 29, 2014 of the Government on the Ho Chi Minh Prizeinto be considered for awarding to authors of one or more works, scientific research projects, technological, educational, and literary and artistic works, implemented according to the provisions of Decree No. 78/2014/NĐ-CP dated July 30, 2014, of the Government on the Ho Chi Minh Prize, State Prize, and other prizes related to science and technology; Decree No. 90/2014/NĐ-CP dated September 29, 2014, of the Government on the Ho Chi Minh Prize; State Prize in literature and art and Decree No. 133/2018/NĐ-CP dated October 1, 2018, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 90/2014/NĐ-CP dated September 29, 2014, of the Government on the Ho Chi Minh Prize, State Prize in literature and art.đ||For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;||g||July 30, 2014g||H||Ho Chi Minh Prize, State Prize, and other prizes for science and technologyn l||This Circular promulgates the Regulation on Distance Learning for Bachelor's Degree Programs.||H||Chi Minh Prize."b) In addition to the lists of public services issued according to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 4 of this Decree, specialized agencies under provincial People's Committees shall report to the provincial People's Committee for decision-making on amending, supplementing, or issuing the list of public services funded by the state budget within their jurisdiction and consistent with the local budget capacity within the approved budget by the Provincial People's Assembly, and send it to the Ministry of Finance and relevant ministries and sectors for supervision during implementation."||inpursuant to the State’s regulations on literature and art and Decree No. 133/2018/ND-CP dated October 1, 2018 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 90/2014/ND-CP dated September 29, 2014 of the Government on the Ho Chi Minh Award and the State Award for Literature and Art.amendfor Literature and Art.

Article 26. Certificate of Merit of the Prime Minister

The Certificate of Merit of the Prime Minister shall be considered for awarding to collectives and individuals meeting the criteria specified in Article 38 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.organize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.meeting the criteria specified in Article 38 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.

Article 27. Commendation by the Minister of Health

1. The commendation by the Minister of Health shall be awarded to individuals meeting the criteria specified in Clause 1 of Article 39 of Decree No. 91/2017/ND-CP andđalso meeting one of the following criteria:

a) Regular commendation (comprehensive commendation): The commendation by the Minister of Health shall be awarded at the end of the annual mission plan, school year, or multiple years for individuals who have excelled in their duties for two consecutive years, during which time they have had two recognized and effectively applied initiatives within the scope defined in Article 43 of this Circular, and meet the criteria specified in one of the points b, c, d, or đ of Clause 1 of Article 7 of this Circular, corresponding to each individual;tob) Specialized commendation: The commendation by the Minister of Health shall be awarded to individuals with outstanding achievements evaluated in the competitive movements initiated by the Ministry of Health as stipulated in point b of Clause 3 of Article 5 of this Circular, specifically: individuals who are exemplary and outstanding, evaluated according to the criteria after the completion of a competition period or specialized work campaign initiated by the Minister of Health;rime Minister cc) Immediate commendation: The commendation by the Minister of Health shall be awarded to individuals who have achieved outstanding and immediate results with significant impact in the respective fields of the Ministry of Health, as specified in Clause 3 of Article 13 of Decree No. 91/2017/ND-CP;

d) Merit commendation: The commendation by the Minister of Health shall be awarded to individuals before retirement under social insurance regulations in the agencies and organizations specified in points a, b, c, d, đ, and e of Clause 1 of Article 2 of this Circular, specifically: individuals who have consistently completed assigned tasks well and have not been awarded a commendation by the Minister of Health in the last five years;đđ) Anniversary commendation: The commendation by the Minister of Health shall be awarded to individuals in the agencies and organizations specified in points a, b, c, d, đ, and e of Clause 1 of Article 2 of this Circular on the occasion of the anniversary of establishment (10 years), specifically: individuals who have worked in the agency or organization for at least five years and have made outstanding contributions to the development of the agency or organization, with three consecutive excellent years immediately preceding the anniversary year; the number of direct employees must account for at least 50% of the total number of individuals recommended for commendation by the Minister of Health, rounding up if there is a remainder; only one commendation may be given to an individual during their tenure in the agency or organization;

e) Foreign affairs commendation: The commendation by the Minister of Health shall be awarded to overseas Vietnamese and foreigners who have made outstanding contributions to the development of the Vietnamese healthcare sector.Declaration, re-declarationThe commendation by the Minister of Health shall be awarded to groups meeting the criteria specified in Clause 2 of Article 39 of Decree No. 91/2017/ND-CP and meeting one of the following criteria:đa) Regular commendation (comprehensive commendation): The commendation by the Minister of Health shall be awarded at the end of the annual mission plan, school year, or multiple years for groups that have excelled in their duties for two consecutive years, maintaining internal unity, implementing democratic regulations at the grassroots level, organizing competitive movements; caring for the material and spiritual lives of group members; practicing thrift and combating waste; fully implementing policies, laws, and meeting the criteria specified in one of the points b, c, d, or đ of Clause 1 of Article 7 of this Circular, corresponding to each agency or organization;

b) Specialized commendation: The commendation by the Minister of Health shall be awarded to groups with outstanding achievements evaluated in the competitive movements initiated by the Ministry of Health as stipulated in point b of Clause 3 of Article 5 of this Circular, specifically: groups that are exemplary and outstanding, evaluated according to the criteria after the completion of a competition period or specialized work campaign initiated by the Minister of Health;This Circular promulgates the Regulation on Distance Learning for Bachelor's Degree Programs.c) Immediate commendation: The commendation by the Minister of Health shall be awarded to groups that have achieved many outstanding and immediate results with significant impact in the respective fields of the Ministry of Health, as specified in Clause 3 of Article 13 of Decree No. 91/2017/ND-CP;organize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.d) Anniversary commendation: The commendation by the Minister of Health shall be awarded to groups specified in points a, b, c, d, đ, and e of Clause 1 of Article 2 of this Circular on the occasion of the anniversary of establishment (10 years), specifically: groups that have made outstanding achievements in the process of building and developing for over ten years, with three consecutive excellent years immediately preceding the anniversary year;logođ) Foreign affairs commendation: The commendation by the Minister of Health shall be awarded to groups of overseas Vietnamese and foreign groups who have made outstanding contributions to the development of the Vietnamese healthcare sector.policies;

) Commendation for occasions commemorating establishment anniversaries:toureau:logoCertificate of Merit awarded by the Minister of Health to individuals belonging to agencies and organizations specified in points a, b, c, d, đ, and e of Clause 1, Article 2 of this Circular on the occasion of the anniversary of establishment years (10 years),đ meeting the criteriarime Minister chereafter: individuals who have worked at agencies and organizations for five years or more,inwith outstanding achievements,đcontributing to the process of building and developing agencies and organizations,toincluding having completed their assigned tasks excellently for three consecutive years immediately preceding the commemorative year; the number of direct employees must reach at least 50% of the total number of individuals proposed for the Certificate of Merit of the Minister of Health, if there is a remainder, it will be rounded up: commending one individual for outstanding contributions during their period of work at agencies and organizations;đ) Commendation for foreign affairs: Certificate of Merit awarded by the Minister of Health to Vietnamese citizens residing abroad and foreigners who have made outstanding contributions to the development of the Vietnamese health sector.organize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.Certificate of Merit awarded by the Minister of Health无效is granted to collectives meeting the standards prescribed in Clause 2, Article 39 of Decree No. 91/2017/ND-CP and meeting one of the following criteria:ầa) Regular commendation (comprehensive): Certificate of Merit awarded by the Minister of Health after completing annual tasks, school year, or multiple years for collectives that have achieved excellent results for two consecutive years or more;

b) Commendation for internal unity: Certificate of Merit awarded by the Minister of Health after completing annual tasks, school year, or multiple years for collectives that have achieved excellent results for two consecutive years or more;logoc) Commendation for outstanding achievements: Certificate of Merit awarded by the Minister of Health to collectives that have made many outstanding achievements, recognized in specific campaigns or tasks initiated by the Minister of Health as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 13 of Decree No. 91/2017/ND-CP;

and propose measures to addresslogod) Commendation for occasions commemorating establishment anniversaries: Certificate of Merit awarded by the Minister of Health to collectives specified in points a, b, c, d, đ, and e of Clause 1, Article 2 of this Circular on the occasion of the anniversary of establishment years (10 years),inmeeting the following criteria: collectives with outstanding achievements in the process of building and developing for ten years or more; having completed their assigned tasks excellently for three consecutive years immediately preceding the commemorative year;đe) Commendation for foreign affairs: Certificate of Merit awarded by the Minister of Health to Vietnamese collectives residing abroad and foreign collectives who have made outstanding contributions to the development of the Vietnamese health sector.This Circular promulgates the Regulation on Distance Learning for Bachelor's Degree Programs.meeting the following criteria:

a) Having worked in the health sector for twenty years or more,organize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.2. Commemorative Medal "For the People's Health"policiesawarded once to individuals specified in Article 25 of the Law on Organ and Body Part Donation and Transplantation.policiesArticle 30. Commemorative Medal "For Population Cause"amend1. The Commemorative Medal "For Population Cause" awarded once by the Minister of Health to individuals who have made many contributions to the population cause.ắ2. Criteria for awarding:, a) Civil servants, public officials, and workers who have worked continuously for twelve years or more in population work at agencies and organizations at district level or higher;đb) Public officials and workers under labor contracts who have worked continuously for ten years or more in population work at commune, ward, town level; in cases where communes, wards, towns belong to economically disadvantaged areas as defined by the Government, they must have worked continuously for eight years or more;đc) Population volunteers working in village, hamlet, tribe, neighborhood, phum, or sóc for eight years or more continuously; for population volunteers in communes, wards, towns belonging to economically disadvantaged areas as defined by the Government, they must have worked continuously for six years or more;êd) Civil servants and public officials who have concurrently worked in population work for fifteen years or more;

đ) Leaders and managers who have made significant contributions to achieving population targets in one term of office or more.đ3. Criteria for awarding to individuals not engaged in population work, foreigners:ắb) Công bố các cơ sở khám bệnh, chữa bệnh thực hiện việc lưu trữ hồ sơ ảnh y tế thay cho việc in phim và lưu trữ in giấy trên website của Cục Công nghệ thông tin (http://ehospital.moh.gov.vn) và gửi cho các cơ quan, tổ chức có liên quan khác.đa) Significant contributions in material and spiritual support for the population cause;đb) Scientific initiatives and works of value for the population cause;đc) Foreigners who have served one term of office in agencies, organizations, or projects related to population in Vietnam.AUTHORITY TO DECIDE ON AWARDS, NOMINATION PROCEDURES, AND HANDOVER OF AWARD FORMScarried out in accordance with Articles 77 and 78 of the Law on Awards and Commendations.

d) Recognition of the title of Advanced Worker at the Ministry level;policiesđ)

Advanced Collective:, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP2. For commendation forms within the authority of the Minister of Health or the Minister's recommendation sent to the Standing Committee of the Ministry of Health's Awards and Commendations Council as follows:đestablishing files, selecting, and submitting reports with confirmation from the leadership of the agency or sector managing the field;ắprofessional associations in the health sector: the Chairman of the Vietnam Health Union, the Chairmen of relevant social organizations establish files, select, and submit reports.

||d) Diplomatic Awards: Certificate of Merit of the Minister of Healthin||awarded by the Minister of Healthorganize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.||to Vietnamese collectives residingcouncillORS||abroad and foreign collectivesin||with outstanding contributionsdevelopment||to the development of Vietnam's health sector.đ||

Article 28. Certificate of Merit of the Head of Agencies and Organizations under the Ministry of Health

1. The Certificate of Merit of the Head of agencies and organizations under the Ministry of Health prescribed at points a, b and d Clause 1 Article 2 of this Circular shall be awarded to collectives, individuals meeting the criteria stipulated in Article 75 of the Law on Competition and Rewards.

2. The proportion of workers and those directly working must reach at least 50% of the total numberNo. of individuals receiving the Certificate of Merit of the Head of agencies and organizations under the Ministry of Health, if anyNo.b) Agencies and organizations specified in Point a, Clause 1 of this Circular must meet the criteria stipulated in Points b, c, and d, Clause 1 of this Circular;

Article 29. Commemorative Medal "For the People's Health"

1. The Commemorative Medal "For the People's Health" of the Minister of Health shall be awarded once to individuals who have achieved many merits and contributions to the cause of protectingì and improving the people's health, including the following criteria:n la) Having worked in the healthcare sector for 20 years or more for men and 15 years or more for women. In cases where individuals have worked in specialized fields such as Tuberculosis, Leprosy, Mental Health, Radiology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Forensic Psychiatry, Intensive Careệ Emergency - Anti-toxic, Pediatricsđ||

||a) Having worked in the health sector for at least 20 yearsđor extremely difficult areas as defined by the Government, each year of work in these specialized fields or areas shall be counted as 1 year and 2 months., b) Individuals outside the healthcare sector and foreigners who have made outstanding achievements that significantly impact the completion of healthcare tasks, recognized by the collective and highly evaluated by the Minister of Health, including: Party,State leaders; leaders of Committees, Ministries, sectors, mass organizations at the central level, government agencies, news agencies, press, leaders of cities, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CPprovinces directly under the Central Government who have contributed to management, guidance, and successfully implementing the cause of protecting, caring for, and improving the people's health; individuals who have made significant material and spiritual contributions to the healthcare sector; foreigners who have made ẽoutstanding contributions to the cause of protecting, caring for, and improving the people's health; individuals who have shown courageous actions or exceptional achievements in preventing, combating, and mitigating the consequences of natural disasters, epidemics, and disasters, contributing to the successful implementation of the cause of protecting caring for, and improving the people's health.2. The Commemorative Medal "For the People's Health" of the Minister of Health shall be posthumously awarded to individuals specified in Article 25 of the Law on Organ, Tissue Donation and Transplantation and Cadaver Donation.đArticle 30. Commemorative Medal "For the Population Cause"ỗ1. The Commemorative Medal "For the Population Cause" of the Minister of Health shall be awarded once to individuals who have made many achievements in contributing to the population cause.đ2. Criteria for awardingi, b for individuals working in agencies and organizations engaged in population work:

a) Civil servants, public officials, and workers who have continuously worked in population work for 12 years or more at district-level agencies and organizations or higher;ắb) Public officials and contractual workers who have continuously worked in population work for 10 years or more at commune-level, ward-level, town-level; in cases of communes, wards, towns located in economically disadvantaged areas, extremely difficult areas as defined by the Government, they must have continuously worked for 8 years or more;, c) Population volunteers at village, hamlet, village, phum, sóc who have continuously worked in population work for 8 years or more; for population volunteers at communes, wards, towns located in economically disadvantaged areas, 无效extremely difficult areas as defined by the Government, they must have continuously worked for 6 years or more;无效d) Civil servants and public officials who have continuously worked in population work for 15 years or more;shallandshalle) Leaders and managers of population work who have made significant contributions to achieving population targets during one term of office or more.đ3. Criteria for awarding for individuals not engaged in population work, foreigners:°a) Making significant contributions in terms of material and spirit to the population cause;ệb) Having scientific initiatives and valuable works for the population cause;,c) Foreigners who have served one term of office in agencies, organizations, or projects related to population in Vietnam.

||Article 26. Commemorative Medal "For the People's Health"" ||of the Minister of Health posthumously awarded to individuals specified in Article 25 of the Law on Organ, Tissue Donation and Transplantation.

||Article 29. Commemorative Medal "For the Population Cause"

||1. The Commemorative Medal "For the Population Cause" of the Minister of Healthorganize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.||awarded once to individuals who have made many achievements in contributing to the population cause.

||2. Criteria for awardingđ||for individuals working in population agencies and organizations:

||a) Civil servants, public officials, and employees who have worked continuously for at least 12 years in population workshall||at agencies and organizations at district, county, city level or higher;No.||b) Contract-based employees who have worked continuously for at least 10 years in population work at commune, ward, town level;

||in cases where communes, wards, towns belong to economically disadvantaged areas as defined by the Government, they must have worked continuously for at least 8 years;đ||c) Population volunteers at village, hamlet, tribe, village, phum, sóc levels withđượ||worked continuously for at least 8 years in population work; for population volunteers in communes, wards, towns belonging to economically disadvantaged areas as defined by the Government, they must have worked continuously for at least 6 years;ì||d) Civil servants and public officials who have worked for at least 15 years concurrently in population work;

||d) Leaders and managers of population work who have made significant contributions to achieving population targets during their tenure;,||đ||||3. Criteria for awarding to individuals not engaged in population work, foreigners:||a) Significant material and spiritual contributions to the population cause;đ||b) Innovative ideas and scientific works of practical value for the population cause;

||c) Foreigners who have served one term in population-related agencies, organizations, or projects in Vietnam.shall||

||đượ||THIRD PARTY DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY, NOMINATION PROCEDURES FOR RECOGNITION OF COMPETITION AWARDS AND AWARD FORMS AND ORGANIZATION OF PRESENTATIONâ||National level implementation according to Articles 77 and 78 of the Law on Competition and Awards.

||d) Recognition of the title of National Competition Soldier;

||

||No.;

||2. For award forms within the authority of the Minister of Health or the Minister's recommendation sent to the Standing Board of the Competition and Award Council of the Ministry of Health through the following nomination procedures:

Chapter IV

||establish files, select and submit reports with confirmation from the leadership of the Ministry, sector under management;

Article 31. Authority to Decide on Recognition of Merit Titles and Awarding of Commendation Forms

1. The authority to recognize merit titles and commendation forms at the national level shall be implemented in accordance with Articles 77 and 78 of the Law on Encouragement and Reward.in||professional associations in the health sector: the Chairman of the Vietnam Trade Union, the Chairmen of relevant social professional organizations establish files, select and submit reports;

2. The Minister of Health decides:

a) To present the Flag of Competition of the Ministry of Health;

b) To award the Minister's Certificate of Merit;gCommercial Bank Clogoc) To recognize the title of Advanced Labor Collective;

d) To recognize the title of Outstanding Competitor at the ministry level;ắeasures;

||retirees at health sector agencies and organizations are nominated by the head of the agency or organization where the individual worked last before retirement;đ||d) Individuals who have retired at agencies and organizations under and directly under the Ministry of Health are nominated by the head of the agency or organization where the individual worked last before retirement to establish files, select and submit reports to recommend the award of the "For the People's Health" Commemorative Medal, "For the Population Cause" Commemorative Medal;

||e) International cooperation serves as the lead to establish files, select and submit reports;d.1. Amount of taxable income in Vietnam:e) To present the Commemorative Medal "For People's Health", the Commemorative Medal "For Population Cause".No.”.

3. The head of agencies and organizations under the Ministry of Health with legal personality decides:

a) To recognize the title of Outstanding Competitor at the grassroots level;

b) To recognize the title of Advanced Worker;

c) To recognize the title of Advanced Labor Collective;||The performance report of the collective or individual recommended for awards shall be carried out according to items 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, and 09 as stipulated in Appendix 01 issued together with this Circular.||

d) To present the Head of Unit's Certificate of Merit.

Article 32. Procedure for Commendation

The procedure for commendation is carried out in accordance with Article 46 of Decree No. 91/2017/ND-CP and the following provisions:in1. The head of agencies and organizations has the responsibility to commend within their authority or to submit to the competent authority for commendation for individuals and organizations under their management in accordance with the laws on encouragement and reward and this Circular.

2. For commendation forms within the authority of the Minister of Health or the Minister of Health submits to the competent state agency for commendation, the proposal file is sent to the Standing Committee of the Encouragement and Reward Council of the Ministry of Health through the following procedures:đa) Individuals and organizations under the Ministry of Health and sectors: The head of the health sector of the Ministry and sector establishes the file, selects and prepares the report with confirmation from the leadership of the managing sector;

||in||2. For award forms within the authority of the Minister of Health or the Minister's recommendation sent to the Standing Board of the Competition and Award Council of the Ministry of Health through the following nomination procedures:inng3. For commendation forms within the authority of the Minister of Health or the Minister of Health submits to the competent state agency for commendation, the proposal file is sent to the Standing Committee of the Encouragement and Reward Council of the Ministry of Health through the following procedures:đ||establish files, select and submit reports with confirmation from the leadership of the Ministry, sector under management;,||professional associations in the health sector: the Chairman of the Vietnam Trade Union, the Chairmen of relevant social professional organizations establish files, select and submit reports;

a) Individuals and organizations under the Ministry of Health and sectors: The head of the health sector of the Ministry and sector establishes the file, selects and prepares the report with confirmation from the leadership of the managing sector;g||retirees at health sector agencies and organizations are nominated by the head of the agency or organization where the individual worked last before retirement;đượ||d) Individuals who have retired at agencies and organizations under and directly under the Ministry of Health are nominated by the head of the agency or organization where the individual worked last before retirement to establish files, select and submit reports to recommend the award of the "For the People's Health" Commemorative Medal, "For the Population Cause" Commemorative Medal;Deputy ministers of ministerial-level agencies,||e) International cooperation serves as the lead to establish files, select and submit reports;

b) The Vietnam General Federation of Trade Unions and other professional associations in the health sector: The Chairman of the Vietnam General Federation of Trade Unions, the Chairmen of the professional social organizations establish the file, select and prepare the report;đượ||The performance report of the collective or individual recommended for awards shall be carried out according to items 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, and 09 as stipulated in Appendix 01 issued together with this Circular.y||organize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.||This Resolution takes effect from the date it is adopted by the National Assembly.||Example: If an agency or organization nominates the title of National Competition Soldier for Ms. Tran Thi A in 2018, it must submit the file before September 30, 2019;

c) Retired individuals from agencies and organizations under the health sector, the head of the last working agency or organization before retirement establishes the file and proposes the recommendation for presenting the Commemorative Medal "For People's Health", the Commemorative Medal "For Population Cause";无效||the Competition and Award Council of the Ministry of Health before January 30 of the year immediately following the year of the award recommendation;无效||organizations should submit the file for nomination to the head of the competition group (sector leader) before December 15 annually; educational institutions under the health sector should submit the file for nomination to the Department of Science, Technology and Training before August 30 annually: the sector leader consolidates, examines, and submits the file to the Standing Board of the Competition and Award Council before December 30 annually, except for the education and training sector which should submit before September 15 annuallyì||ìd) Retired individuals from agencies and organizations under the Ministry of Health, the head of the last working agency or organization before retirement establishes the file, selects and prepares the report for recommending the award of Orders for the contribution period;

||||| dated November 26, 2013 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development; abolishing previous regulations that conflict with this Decree.||d) Heroic Labor Medal, Heroic Armed Forces Medal; units should submit the file for nomination to the Standing Board of the Competition and Award Councilì||

e) Individuals and organizations outside the health sector at central agencies when recommended for commendation by agencies and organizations under and directly under the Ministry. Heads of agencies and organizations under and directly under the Ministry establish the file, select and confirm achievements;on||

f) Individuals and organizations outside the health sector at local levels, the Provincial Department of Health establishes the file, selects and confirms with a written endorsement from the provincial People's Committee;

g) Individuals and organizations of foreign nationals working, serving, and studying in Vietnam, the International Cooperation Department acts as the focal point to establish the file, select and prepare the report.H||during the course of work, when collectives and individuals meet the criteria, the heads of units responsible for completing the file and submitting it to the Standing Board of the Competition and Award Council

Article 33. Proposal File for Commendation

1. The proposal file for commendation is implemented in accordance with Articles 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, and 57 of Decree No. 91/2017/ND-CP.

2. The number of proposal files for commendation at the Ministry of Health level: one set.

3. The report on achievements of collectives and individuals proposed for commendation is implemented according to items 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, and 09 as stipulated in Appendix 01 attached to this Circular.ìealth,||of the Council before December 30 annually, except for the education and training sector which should submit before September 15 annuallydevelopment||FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, POWERS, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, OPERATIONAL REGULATIONS, AND RELATIONSHIPS OF MANAGEMENT BOARDS; DUTIES, POWERS OF THE CHAIRPERSON, VICE CHAIRPERSON (IF ANY), SECRETARY, AND MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT BOARDSrom 202No.||No.||

Article 34. Time for Acceptance and Examination of Application Files

1. Time for Acceptance of Application Files:

a) National Model Worker Title: agencies and organizations shall submit to the Standing Board of the Ministry of Health's Competition and Reward Council before September 30 of the year immediately following the year of the proposed award.đ|||,For example, if an agency or organization proposes the National Model Worker title for Ms. Tran Thi A in 2018, they must submit the application file before September 30, 2019.

||đ||

b) Excellent Labor Collective Title, Departmental Model Worker Title: agencies and organizations shall submit to the Standing Board of the Ministry of Health's Competition and Reward Council before January 30 of the year immediately following the year of the proposed award;H||in||

c) Prime Minister's Flag of Merit, Ministry of Health's Flag of Merit: agencies and organizations shall submit their application files for consideration to the head of the competition group (the focal point of the field of work) before December 15 each year; educational institutions under the health sector shall submit their application files for consideration to the General Department of Science, Technology and Training before August 30 each year: the focal point of the field of work will consolidate, review, and submit the files to the Standing Board of the Competition and Reward Council before December 30 each year, except for the education and training field of the health sector which must be submitted before September 15 each year.4. The Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government-affiliated agencies, the People's Committee of Haiphong City, the People's Committee of Can Tho City, the People's Committee of Nghe An Province, the People's Committee of Thanh Hoa Province, and the Heads of related units are responsible for implementing this Decision.||H||, prize moneyin||;

||, prize moneyind) Heroic Laborer Title, Heroic People's Armed Forces Title: units shall submit their application files for consideration to the Standing Board of the Ministry of Health's Competition and Reward Council before October 30 of the year preceding the year of the National Patriotic Competition and Reward Congress;

||in||H||đfor commendation by the Ministry of Health to review, submit to the Minister of Health or have the Minister of Health submit to the competent authority for approval of commendationsđ|||,for commendation by the Ministry of Health;

e) Individuals and organizations with outstanding achievements as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 13 of Decree No. 91/2017/ND-CP, within thirty days from the date of achieving the achievement, the heads of responsible agencies and organizations shall prepare the application files and submit them to the Standing Board of the Ministry of Health's Competition and Reward Council for examination and submission to the Minister of Health or the Minister of Health shall submit to the competent authority for examination and decision on rewards.organize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.benefit, heads of agencies and organizations shallối với Cục Công nghệ thông tin xây dựng danh mục dùng chung của từng lĩnh vực chuyên môn và tham gia công tác quản lý nhà nước đối với hoạt động ứng dụng công nghệ thông tin theo chức năng, nhiệm vụ và quyền hạn được giao.be responsible for preparing the dossier to send to the Standing Committee of theđ||Council,Commendation Council of the Ministry of Healthđfor review, submit to the Minister of Health or have the Minister of Health submit to the competent authority for approval of commendationsof the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home Affairsdecision on commendationsin;

g) Commendation forms according to mass movements, specialized competitions, or campaign periods: agencies and organizations leading such activities shall conduct mid-term reviews, final summaries, establish criteria, have these approved by the Ministry of Health's leadership, select outstanding individuals and organizations, and submit them to the Standing Board of the Ministry of Health's Competition and Reward Council for examination and submission to the Minister of Health or the Minister of Health shall submit to the competent authority for examination and decision on rewards.inaccording to the competition movementđ|||, special topics, competition periods: agencies and organizations in charge shall conduct interim reviews, summaries, establish criteriarime Minister cto be submitted for approval by the leadership of the Ministry of Health, selectDeclaration, re-declarationoutstanding individuals and organizations with exemplary achievements to send to the Standing Committee of the12. Leather shoesCompetition Movement and Commendation Council of the Ministry of HealthH||đCommendation Council of the Ministry of Healthpoliciesfor review, submit to the Minister of Health or have the Minister of Health submit to the competent authority for approval of commendations.

2. Time for Examination of Application Files for Competition and Reward at the Ministry of Health:inat the Ministry of Health:

a) Departmental and State-level Competition Titles shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Point b, Clause 2, Article 48 of Decree No. 91/2017/ND-CP., ||| Forms of rewards for collectives and individuals during the time when competent authorities are considering disciplinary actions, administrative violations, or during the investigation, trial, inspection, or examination process when there are signs of violations or complaints and denunciations are being verified.inat the ministerial level and national level shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions ofpoint b, Clause 2, Article 48 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP;

b) In cases where the application files do not comply with regulations, the Ministry of Health shall notify the submitting agencies and organizations. The responsible unit must complete the application files and resubmit them to the Standing Board of the Ministry of Health's Competition and Reward Council within seven working days from the date of receipt of the notification from the Ministry.organize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.to the agency or organization submitting it. At the latest within seven working days from the date of receipt of the notification from the Ministry, the unit responsible must complete the dossier and send it to the Standing Committee of theđCompetition Movement and Commendation Councilinof the Ministry of Health.

Article 35. Procedure for considering commendation titles and award forms at the Ministry of Health

1. Form of awarding the Gold Star Order, Ho Chi Minh Order, and Hero of Labor title: After reviewing the dossier and actual achievements of individuals and collectives at agencies and organizations, the Standing Committee of the Ministry of Health's Competition and Reward Council reports and seeks the Minister of Health's opinion on the policy to proceed with the procedures as prescribed.policiesreport and seek the opinion of the Minister of Health on the policyorganize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.to carry out the proceduresorganize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.as prescribed.

2. Titles of National Model Worker, Independence Order, Labor Order, Courage Order, Friendship Order,policiesMedal and Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister: The Standing Committee of the Ministry of Health's Competition and Reward Council reviews the dossier; submits it to the Ministry of Health's Competition and Reward Council for examination and completion of the dossier to be submitted to the Minister of Health for submission to the competent authority for examination and decision on rewards.HFriendship Medal,Medal3. Ministry of Health Flag of Excellence, Government Flag of Excellence: Units in each field evaluate achievements and select according to the number allocated annually by the Minister; the Standing Committee of the Ministry of Health's Competition and Reward Council reviews the dossier, submits it to the Ministry of Health's Competition and Reward Council for examination, and submits it to the Minister of Health or to the competent authority for examination and decision on rewards.đfor commendation by the Ministry of Health to complete the dossier and submit to the Minister of Health for submission to the competent authority for approval of commendations.

3. The title of the Flag of Excellence of the Ministry of Health, the Flag of Excellence of the Government: units leading the way; the Standing Committee of the Competition Movement and Commendation Council of the Ministry of Health will review the dossier, submit to the Competition Movement and Commendation Council of the Ministry of Health for review, submit to the Minister ofNo.4. Title of Model Worker at the ministry level: The Standing Committee of the Ministry of Health's Competition and Reward Council reviews the dossier, submits it to the Ministry of Health's Competition and Reward Council for examination, and then submits it to the Minister of Health for examination and decision.gHealth.4. The title of Outstanding Soldier of the Ministry: the Standing Committee of the Competition Movement and Commendation Council of the Ministry of Health will review and decide.5. Outstanding Labor Collective title, Certificate of Merit from the Minister of Health, Commemorative Medal "For the People's Health", Commemorative Medal "For the Population Cause": The Standing Committee of the Ministry of Health's Competition and Reward Council reviews the dossier,

5. The title of Excellent Labor Collective, Certificate of Merit of the Minister of Health, Commemorative Medal "For Meritorious Service"đ6. The examination of excellence titles and forms of commendationstandards6. Examination of commendation titles and reward forms for comrades in leadership positions at the Ministry: The Ministry Office proposes and completes the dossier, which is sent to the Standing Committee of the Ministry of Health's Competition and Reward Council for consolidation and submission to the competent authority for examination and decision.on contrary hereto.ìwill be summarized and submitted to the competent authority for approval

decision.ì7. Rewards for individuals and collectives outside the health sector: The head of the unit proposing the reward prepares a report along with a report on the achievements of the individual or collective proposed for reward, and sends it to the Standing Committee of the Ministry of Health's Competition and Reward Council for comments before submitting to the Minister for examination and decision on rewards.o7. The Competition Movement and Commendation Council of the Ministry of Health will provide comments before submitting to the Minister for approval of commendations.ìwill be summarized and submitted to the competent authority for approval

Golden Star Medal, Hồ Chí Minh Medal, Independence Medal,đ8. Ho Chi Minh Award, State Award, titles of "People's Teacher", "Outstanding Teacher", "People's Doctor", "Outstanding Doctor": Implemented in accordance with the provisions of the Law on Competition and Reward, Decree No. 91/2017/ND-CP, Decree No. 41/2015/ND-CP, Decree No. 27/2015/ND-CP, Decree No. 78/2014/ND-CP, Decree No. 90/2014/ND-CP, Decree No. 133/2018/ND-CP, and other regulations on competition and reward related thereto.đArticle 36. Provisions on joint endorsement for commendation,Provisions on joint endorsement for commendation

9. The Party Committee of the Ministry of Health examines and agrees with the form of reward of the Gold Star Order, Ho Chi Minh Order, Independence Order; National Model Worker title, "People's Doctor" title, "People's Teacher" title before the Minister of Health submits to the competent authority for examination and decision on rewards.3.2.4. For Paragraph 4:iVNDshall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of Article 47 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP and the following provisions:

Article 36. Provisions on consultation for rewardsâProvisions on consultation for rewards are implemented in accordance with Article 47 of Decree No. 91/2017/ND-CP and the following provisions:

1. When receiving a request for consultation from the Central Competition and Reward Board, the Standing Committee of the Ministry of Health's Competition and Reward Council is responsible for seeking the consultation opinions of the Inspectorate, the Cadre and Civil Servant Organization Department, and relevant units under the Ministry of Health.H1. When receiving a request for joint endorsement from the Competition and Commendation Board- Office of the President of the State2. The Standing Committee of the Ministry of Health's Competition and Reward Council consolidates the opinions and issues a response to the Central Competition and Reward Board.

Central, the Standing Committee of the Competition Movement and Commendation Council of the Ministry of Health shall be responsible for soliciting opinions from the Inspectorate, the Department of Organization and Cadre Affairs, and other relevant units under the Ministry of Health.

2. The Standing Committee of the Competition Movement and Commendation Council of the Ministry of Health shall compile these opinions and issue a response to the Competition and Commendation Board Central.đof Health and other members appointed by the Minister of Health;

d) Dutiesgand powers of the Council as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 62 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP and the Decision of the Minister regarding the establishment of the Council. The operating regulations of the Council shall be issued by the Minister of Health.policies.

2. The Competition Movement and Commendation Council of the Ministry of Health's Agency shall not exceed eleven members

Article 37. Organization of Presentation

1. Principles of organization:

a) Ensuring solemnity, practicality, effectiveness, avoiding ostentation and waste;đượb) Ceremonies for presenting Orders, Medals; State Honorary Titles; Ho Chi Minh Prize, State Prize; Prime Minister's Flag of Excellence; Prime Minister's Commendation Certificate: carried out in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 145/2013/NĐ-CP dated October 29, 2013 of the Government on organizing commemorative days; presentation ceremonies, reception of awards and commendations, and honorific titles; diplomatic rituals and receptions for foreign guests.

a) Orders, Medals, State Honorary Titles, Ho Chi Minh Prize, State Prize, Prime Minister's Flag of Excellence, National Outstanding Soldier Title, and Prime Minister's Commendation Certificate: after receiving the award decision, the head of the unit shall plan the reception and submit it to the Minister of Health through the Standing Committee of the Ministry of Health's Competition and Award Council for examination and approval of the policy; when the Minister agrees, the Standing Committee will guide and coordinate with the unit to present the awards;b) Honorific titles and forms of commendation within the authority of the Minister of Health to decide: the leadership of the Ministry presents or delegates to the heads of agencies and organizations to present.Article 38. Archiving of Commendation Files- Office of the President of the StateThe archiving of commendation files shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Circular No. 09/2011/TT-BNV dated June 30, 2011 of the Minister of Home Affairs on the retention period for files and documents formed commonly in the activities of agencies and organizations.đCOMPETITION AND REWARD COUNCIL AND INNOVATION COUNCIL

2. Procedures for holding award ceremonies:

Section 1. COMPETITION AND REWARD COUNCILđArticle 39. Competition and Reward Councils at all levels in the health sectorđ1. The Competition and Reward Council at the ministerial level: establish the Ministry of Health's Competition and Reward Council (the Department of Communication and Competition and Reward serves as the Standing Body of the Council).policies2. The Competition and Reward Council at the grassroots level:policiesa) Grassroots Competition and Reward Councils are established in units directly under the Ministry; in units under the Ministry including the General Population Agency, agencies and organizations with legal personality having 20 staff positions or more;

b) The Competition and Reward Council of the Ministry of Health's Office is established in units not falling under the cases stipulated in point a of this clause (The Ministry's Office serves as the Standing Body).

Article 40. Authority to Decide on Establishing Competition and Reward Councils at All Levels

1. The Minister of Health decides to establish the Ministry of Health's Competition and Reward Council; the Competition and Reward Council of the Ministry of Health's Office.

Chapter V

2. The heads of agencies and organizations specified in point a of Clause 2 of Article 39 of this Circular decide to establish grassroots Competition and Reward Councils.

Article 41. Composition of Competition and Reward Councils at All Levels

1. The Ministry of Health's Competition and Reward Council has no more than 17 members as follows:

a) Chairman of the Council: Minister of Health;đb) Two Vice Chairmen of the Council: Deputy Ministers responsible for competition and reward work, Director of the Department of Communication and Competition and Reward (Permanent Vice Chairman);

c) Members of the Council are the heads of agencies and organizations: Inspectorate, Office, Department of Cadre and Civil Servant Management, Legal Department, Science, Technology and Training Bureau, Chairman of the Vietnam Medical Association, and other members decided by the Minister of Health;

d) Duties and powers of the Council are regulated in Clause 3 of Article 62 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP and the Decision of the Minister on establishing the Council. The Council's operational regulations are issued by the Minister of Health.

2. The Competition and Reward Council of the Ministry of Health's Office has no more than 11 members as follows:H||đArticle 2.

a) Chairman of the Council: Deputy Minister responsible for the Office;

b) Two Vice Chairmen of the Council: Head of the Office (Permanent Vice Chairman) and leader of the Department of Communication and Competition and Reward;

c) Members of the Council are leaders of units: Inspectorate, Department of Cadre and Civil Servant Management, Legal Department, Science, Technology and Training Bureau, Trade Union of the Ministry of Health's Office, and other members decided by the Minister of Health;

d) Duties and powers of the Council include:

- Advising the head of the unit: launching competition movements; inspecting the implementation of policies and laws on competition and reward according to their authority; deciding to grant honorific titles and forms of commendation according to their authority or submitting to competent authorities for commendation decisions; periodically evaluating and summarizing competition and reward work; proposing measures to promote competition and reward work;

- Selecting collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in patriotic competition movements and task execution; recommending to the Minister of Health for consideration and decision on granting honorific titles and forms of commendation or submitting to competent authorities for commendation decisions;policies;

3. The Competition and Reward Council at the grassroots level in agencies and organizations with 5 to 11 members, the number of Council members is determined by the Council Chairman based on the number of staff positions of the agency or organization as follows:đa) Chairman of the Council: head of the agency or organization;đb) One Vice Chairman of the Council is the head of the unit responsible for competition and reward work in the agency or organization. If necessary, another Vice Chairman may be appointed by the head of the agency or organization;

c) Members of the Council are leaders of units appointed by the head of the agency or organization;êd) The duties and powers of the Council are implemented according to the operational regulations issued by the head of the agency or organization.đshall be specified as follows:

a) Chairman of the Council: Deputy Minister in charge of the Office of the Ministry;,b) Two Vice Chairmen of the Council: Head of the Office of the Ministry (Permanent Vice Chairman) and leader of the Department of Communication and Competition, Commendation;

c) Members of the Council aređleaders of the units: Inspectorate, Department of Organization and Cadre Affairs, Department of Law, Science, Technology and Training, Union of the Ministry of Health's Agency and other members appointed by the Minister of Health;

d) Duties, powers of the Council

- Advising the head

of the unit: launching competition movements: inspecting the implementation of policiesđượon competition and commendation according to their authority; deciding to award excellence titles and forms of commendation according to their authority or submitting to the competent authority for commendation; regularly evaluatingpoliciesinterim reviews, summaries of competition and commendation work; proposing

recommendations, suggestions for policies

to promote competition and commendation work;đ- Selecting collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in the patriotic competition movement, implementing tasksDeputy ministers of ministerial-level agencies,to propose the Minister of Health, prize moneyinto examine and decide on commendationsinat the grassroots level in agencies and organizations with five to eleven members,the number of Council members shall be decided by the Chairman of the Council based on the number of staff of the agency or organization as follows:policiesCouncil: head of the agency or organization;Deputy ministers of ministerial-level agencies,adding one Vice Chairman of the Council appointed by the head of the agency or organization;đ||| Competitions and rewards;in;

the powers of the Council shall be implemented according to the operating regulations issued by the head of the agency or organization.đplanđprocedurespoliciesagain;gbe awarded commendation titles, forms of reward, or submit to competent authorities for consideration,decision on rewardsinc) Participating in assessing the conditions of food production and business establishments in the area according to the分级回复

3. The Competition and Reward Council at grassroots levels in agencies and organizations with from 05 to 11 members shall have the number of members determined by the Chairman of the Council based on the staffing quota of the agency or organization as follows:đprocedures for handling violations related to competitionêand commendation shall be implemented in accordance with Articles 78 and 79 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.policiesaccording to the roadmap,

a) Chairman of the Council: head of the agency or organization;Hto be issued by the Minister of Health.

b) One Vice-Chairman of the Council is the person in charge of competition and reward work of the agency or organization. In necessary cases, another Vice-Chairman of the Council may be decided by the head of the agency or organization;development1. This Circular takes effect from January 21, 2019.

c) Members of the Council are leaders of units decided by the head of the agency or organization;

a) Chairman of the Council: Deputy Minister in charge of the Office of the Ministry;,2. Circular No. 20/2011/TT-BYT dated June 6, 2011 of the Minister of Health

Section 2. INNOVATION COUNCIL

Article 42. Innovation Council

1. The innovation council at the grassroots level is established by the head of the agency or organization and has the function of advising and consulting to the head of the agency or organization on organizing the implementation of innovation activities and recognizing the scope of influence and effectiveness.policiesThe powers of the Council shall be implemented according to the Working Regulations issued by the head of the agency or organization.The Minister of Science and Technology issues this Circular on the issuance of "National Technical Regulations on Gasoline, Diesel Fuel and Biofuel"at grassroots level shall be established by the head of the agency or organization with the function of advising and consulting the head of the agency or organizationconcerningto organize activities of initiatives and recognize the scopen lof influence and effectivenessn lof applicationgof grassroots-level scientific research topicsapproved by the Minister of Health (hereinafter referred to as the plan) within the deadlineResearch topics that have been reviewed and accepted can serve as grounds for considering commendation titles., in the form of rewards.

2. The innovation council in the healthcare sector is established by the Minister of Health and has the function of advising and consulting the Minister on organizing recognition of the scope of influence and assessing the effectiveness of applying research topics and innovations at the ministry level or higher, serving as grounds for considering commendation titles.,a) Direct and organize the initiation of competition movements, identify and promote exemplary models; propose rewards;inc) Participating in assessing the conditions of food production and business establishments in the area according to the分级回复

3. The establishment and organization of the innovation council shall be carried out in accordance with Circular No. 18/2013/TT-BKHCN dated August 1, 2013, issued by the Minister of Science and Technology to guide the implementation of certain provisions of the Innovation Charter promulgated by Decree No. 13/2012/NĐ-CP dated March 2, 2012 of the Government regarding the Innovation Charter.gThe Ministry of Science and Technology shall guide the implementation of some provisions of the Initiative Charter issued pursuant to Decree No. 13/2012/NĐ-CP dated March 2, 2012 of the Government on the Initiative Charter.

Article 43. Recognition of the Scope of Influence and Effectiveness of Applying Innovations and Research Topics to Serve as Grounds for Considering and Awarding Commendation Titles and Forms of Reward

1. The basis for recognizing innovations and research topics with a scope of influence includes:guiding competitionas the basis for proposing to award commendation titles and forms of reward including:

a) Innovations and research topics recognized according to Article 6 of Circular No. 08/2017/TT-BNV.

b) Legal normative documents issued within the plan.policiesand commendation activities in the health sector

c) Program proposals in the Government's Work Program submitted in accordance with proceduresìshall cease to be effective from the date this Circular takes effect., within the prescribed time limit and not rejected;n lArticle 50. Cross-referencing Provisions

c) Proposals in the Government's Work Program submitted in accordance with procedures and deadlines and not rejected.standardsd) International agreements in the health sector drafted by the Ministry of Health.

2. The authority to recognize the scope of influence and effectiveness of applying innovations and research topics to serve as grounds for considering and awarding commendation titles and forms of reward is as follows:đscientific research topics as the basis forDeclaration, re-declarationawarding commendation titles,đforms of reward as follows:

a) The head of the agency or organization recognizes the scope of influence and effectiveness of applying grassroots-level innovations and research topics.

b) The Minister of Health recognizes, based on the proposal of the Standing Committee of the Ministry of Health’s Competition and Reward Council, the scope of influence and effectiveness of applying innovations and research topics at the Ministry of Health and nationwide levels.inthe Minister of Health shall examine and recognize according to the proposal of the Standing Committee of the Competition and Reward Council of the Ministry of Health regarding the scope of influence and effectiveness of applying initiatives,đscientific research topics at the Ministry of Health and nationwide.đrecognition of initiatives by authorized state agencies or Decision recognizing the results of scientific and technological tasks by authorized state agencies or Minutes of acceptance by

3. Documents to serve as evidence proving innovations, research topics, and legal normative documents proposed for commendation titles and forms of reward include:Declaration, re-declarationtorganize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.a) Certificates of innovation recognition from competent state agencies or decisions recognizing the results of scientific and technological tasks from competent state agencies or minutes of scientific and technological councils' acceptance.inFor legal normative documents, proposals to the Government, and international agreements:

b) People nominated for rewards must be listed in the decision establishing the drafting team or editorial group as the head, deputy head, or regular member of the drafting team; the head, deputy head, or secretary of the editorial group; for other members of the drafting team or editorial group, they must fully participate in meetings of the drafting team or editorial group reflected in meeting minutes or provide written comments on draft documents (excluding agreement comments).ứthe Scientific and Technological Councils of authorized agencies.HFor legal normative documents, program proposals submitted to the Government. International treaties:

b)- Office of the President of the StateThe person proposed for

commendation has their name in the Decision establishing the Drafting Board,đEditorial Team as the Head, Deputy Head, and regular member of the Drafting Board; Team Leader, Deputy Team Leader, and Editorial Team Secretary; for other personsn lproposed forđcommendation must participate fully in all meetings of the Drafting Board, Editorial Team, and their participation must be recorded in the Meeting Minutes orprovide comments on draft documentsin writing (excluding agreement comments).n llead competitions and campaigns in accordance with Article 66 and Article 67 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.shalle) Expenditure for unexpected rewards and other expenses serving the competition and reward work shall be decided by the Minister of Health.logo3. The Competition and Reward Fund of agencies and organizations shall operate as a legal entity and be managed and used for the following activities:

Chapter VI

FUND FOR COMPETITION AND REWARD

Article 44. Sources and Levels of Deduction for the Ministry of Health's Incentive Fund

1. The sources and levels of deduction for the Ministry of Health's Incentive Fund shall be implemented in accordance with Clause 1 of Article 65 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.

a) From the state budget (if available);

b) From other lawful revenues (if available).

2. The Ministry of Health encourages organizations and individuals both within and outside the sector to support and contribute to the Ministry of Health's Incentive Fund.

Article 45. Management and Utilization of the Incentive Fund

1. The Department of Communication and Incentives manages and utilizes the Ministry of Health's Incentive Fund in accordance with the provisions of the law and this Circular. At the end of the fiscal year, any remaining balance of the Ministry of Health's Incentive Fund shall be carried over to the next year for use in incentive activities.đ2. The Ministry of Health's Incentive Fund may be used for the following activities:a) Organizing and implementing campaigns of competition within the Ministry;b) Awarding money or accompanying gifts with commendation titles and forms of recognition to units and individuals under the Ministry's agencies (Departments, Office, Inspectorate) and other cases decided by the Minister;đc) Expenditure on printing and producing awards: certificates, medals, titles of outstanding soldiers, commemorative medals, boxes of commemorative medals, commemorative badges, flags of competition;ể d) Expenditure on award frames for joint competition activities of the Ministry of Health and certificate frames for non-industry entities, foreign individuals, and units under the Ministry of Health's agencies.

e) Expenditure on extraordinary awards and other expenses serving competition and recognition activities as decided by the Minister of Health.ỹ3. The incentive fund managed and utilized by agencies and organizations with legal personality shall be used for the following activities:ina) Organizing competition campaigns;ây:

b) Purchasing award items;

c) Expenditure on money or accompanying gifts with commendation titles and forms of recognition for subordinate units and individuals;gd) Other activities related to competition and recognition.,Article 46. Amounts of Awards and Principles of Expenditure

1. The principles of calculating monetary awards and the amounts of such awards shall be implemented in accordance with Article 68 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.logo2. The amounts of monetary awards accompanying commendation titles and forms of recognition shall be implemented in accordance with Articles 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, and 74 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP and relevant legal regulations.đ1. The authority that issues the decision to grant awards has the authority to revoke the award decision, strip honorary titles, and recover awarded items and monetary awards.

2. Based on the effective legal provisions of the Court or conclusions of competent authorities, the agency proposing the award shall, for cases of violation, propose the competent authority to issue a decision to revoke the award and recover the awarded items and monetary awards received.

3. Procedures for handling violations related to competition and recognition shall be implemented in accordance with Articles 78 and 79 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.无效a) Organizing competition campaigns;

b) Purchasing reward items;inc) Spending money for rewards or accompanying gifts with commendation titles and forms of reward for subordinate collectives and individuals;

d) Other activities related to competition and reward.inArticle 46. Reward Amounts and Principles of Reward Disbursement1. The principle of calculating reward amounts and the actual reward amounts shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Article 68 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.2. The amount of money accompanying commendation titles and forms of reward shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of Articles 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, and 74 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP and relevant legal normative documents.

1. The authority that issues the reward decision has the power to revoke the reward decision, revoke honorary titles, and recover awarded items and money.to2. Based on the effective legal regulations of the Court or conclusions of authorized agencies,

the agency proposing rewardsin;

for cases of violations shall propose to the competent authority to revoke the decision and recover awarded items and moneyinreceived.

3. The procedure for handling violations related to competition

and reward shall be carried out in accordance with Article 78 and Article 79 of Decree No. 91/2017/NĐ-CP.

according to the schedule, promulgated by the Minister of Health.ắ1. This Circular takes effect from January 21, 2019.

2. Circular No. 20/2011/TT-BYT dated June 6, 2011 of the Minister of Health guiding competition

Chapter VII

IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS

Article 47. Handling violations

and reward work in the health sector

shall cease to be effective from the date this Circular takes effect.2013 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of the Price Law;Article 50. Cross-referencing Provisionsypowers,In case the referenced documents in this Circular are replaced or amended, they shall be applied according to the replaced or amended documents.inbeenđ1. The Director of the Department of Communication and Competitioninand Reward shall be responsible for organizing the implementation and monitoring the enforcement of this Circular.đượ2. The Heads of the Office of the Ministry, the Inspector General of the Ministry, Department Directors, Bureau Chiefs, and General Directors under the Ministry; Heads of subordinate units of the Ministry; Provincial Health Service Directors of provinces and centrally governed cities and related agencies, organizations, and individuals shall be responsible for implementing this Circular.

During the implementation process, if there are difficulties, agencies, organizations, and individuals should reflect them to the Ministry of Health (Department of Communication and Competition, and Reward)ìfor review and resolution./.organize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.In case the referenced documents in this Circularđ|||,are replaced or amended, they shall be applied according to the replaced or amended document.

Article 48. Application of Information Technology in Competition and Reward Work

1. Encourage individuals and organizations to submit electronic files to the Standing Board of the Competition and Reward Committee of the Ministry of Health during the review process.policies2. The Directorate of Information Technology shall take the lead and coordinate with the Department of Communication and Competition to provide advisory services and build a database on competition and reward activities of the Ministry of Health according to a schedule, to be promulgated by the Minister of Health.đ1. This Circular takes effect from January 21, 2019.,2. Circular No. 20/2011/TT-BYT dated June 6, 2011, guiding competition and reward work in the health sector, shall cease to be effective from the date this Circular takes effect.12. Leather shoesArticle 50. Cross-referencing Provisions

In cases where referenced documents in this Circular are replaced or amended, they shall be applied in accordance with the replaced or amended documents., prize moneyin1. The Head of the Department of Communication and Competition and Reward is responsible for organizing the implementation and monitoring the enforcement of this Circular.12. Leather shoes2. The Heads of the Office of the Ministry, the Inspectorate of the Ministry, the Heads of Departments, Directors of Directorates, General Directors under the Ministry; Heads of subordinate units of the Ministry; Directors of Provincial Health Services and relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular., During the implementation process, if there are any difficulties, agencies, organizations, and individuals should report them to the Ministry of Health (Department of Communication and Competition and Reward) for consideration and resolution./.policies1. The Department ofìCommunication and Competition

Article 49. Effective Date

and Commendation shall be responsible for organizing the implementation and monitoring the enforcement of this Circular.

2. The Director of the Office, the Inspector General, the Heads of Departments, Bureaus, and General Administrations under the Ministry; the Heads of subordinate units of the Ministry; the Directors of Provincial Health Services and central cities and relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals shall be responsible for enforcing this Circular.policiesDuring the implementation process, if there are any difficulties, agencies, organizations, and individuals should reflect them to the Ministry of Health (Department of Communication and Competition, and Commendation),for consideration and resolution./.policies hết hiệu lực kể từ ngày Thông tư này có hiệu lực.

Điều 50. Điều khoản tham chiếu

Trường hợp các văn bản dẫn chiếu trong Thông tư này được thay thpolicies hoặc sđổa đổi, bổ sung thì áp dụng theo văn bản đã thay thế hoặc sửa đổi, bổ sung.

Article 51. Responsibility for Implementation

1. Vụ trưinng Vụ Truyền thông và Thi đua, khen thưởng chịu trách nhiệm tổ chức triển khai, kiểm tra việc thực hiện Thông tư này.

2. Chánh Văn phòng Bộ, Chánh Thanh tra Bộ, Vụ trưởng, Cục trưởng, Tổng Cục trưởng thuộc Bộ; Thủ trưởng các đơn vị trực thuộc Bộ; Giám đốc Sở Y tế các tỉnh, thành phố trực thuộc Trung ương và cơ quan, tổ chức, cá nhân liên quan có trách nhiệm thi hành Thông tư này.

Trong quá trình triển khai thực hiện, nếu có vướng mắc, các cơ quan, tổ chức, cá nhân phản ánh về Bộ Y tế (Vụ Truyền thông và Thi đua, khen thưởng) để xem xét, giải quyết./.