International Consultant - Health Legislation, WHO Country Office, Viet Nam

WHO - World Health Organization

Remote | Vietnam

International

Mid level

Speaks English

Application deadline: August 14, 2026 (14 days)

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The WHO Country Office in Viet Nam is seeking an International Consultant for Health Legislation to support the Ministry of Health in building the institutional foundations of the health system. The consultant will provide technical advice and analysis on health legislation, including the development and revision of laws and regulations. Key responsibilities include consolidating technical input, conducting regulatory analyses, and tracking the legislative agenda in Vietnam. The position requires strong analytical skills and knowledge of the health system and legislation processes in Vietnam.

Candidate Requirements:

Undergraduate degree in health legislation, public administration, or public health
At least 5 years of experience in health legislation and policy development
Strong analytical and communication skills
Ability to write in English
Knowledge of the health system in Vietnam

| Job Description - International Consultant - Health Legislation, WHO Country Office, Viet Nam (2602920)


International Consultant - Health Legislation, WHO Country Office, Viet Nam-(2602920)Contractual Arrangement:External consultantContract Duration (Years, Months, Days):6 months## Job Posting:Jul 31, 2026, 4:12:26 AM## Closing Date:Aug 14, 2026, 5:59:00 PM## Primary Location:Viet Nam## Organization:WP_VNM Viet Nam## Schedule:Full-timeIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings...## Purpose of consultancyThe purpose of this consultancy is to support the WHO Representative Office in Viet Nam as it works with the Ministry of Health to build the institutional foundations of the health system for UHC, Health Security and Healthier Populations through consolidated technical advice and analysis on legislation in Viet Nam.## BackgroundThe Western Pacific Regional Action Agenda on Strengthening Legal Frameworks for Health in Sustainable Development was endorsed by Member States at the 69th session of the Regional Committee for the Western Pacific (RC69) in October 2020. The action agenda provides guidance to countries on prioritizing action areas, improving processes, and enhancing capacities of stakeholders. Direct support to countries to develop modern and effective legal frameworks for health system priorities is a key priority.Viet Nam regularly develops and revises laws related to health. Following the adoption of new or revised laws, various decrees and circulars are developed to enable implementation. The Ministry of Health requests the WHO Representative Office in Viet Nam to provide technical assistance to the Government of Viet Nam on health legislation, including development and revision processes and subsequent implementation of rules and regulations.## DeliverablesThe consultant will provide the WCO with the following outputs and deliverables:Output 1: Work across teams in the WCO to consolidate technical advice on key legislative documents for their development and revisionDeliverable 1: Documents of consolidated technical input from WHO on specific laws and secondary legislation under development or revision in 2026-2027Output 2: Conduct analyses of the regulatory and institutional frameworks related to an outcome within the Strategic Priorities of the Joint MOH-WHO Project Document in VietnamDeliverable 2: Reports providing regulatory analysis of specific outcomes and potential legal and regulatory options and recommendations to achieve the outcomesOutput 3. Track the legislative agenda in Vietnam and the contributions by the WCO teamsDeliverable 3: Periodic reports and on the status of health-related laws, decrees, circulars and other government legal documents in Vietnam that are under development or revision, highlighting points of interest to the WCO VietnamDeliverable 4: Monthly report on progress against deliverables with attached documents related to progress on deliverables 1 to 3.Method(s) to carry out the activityThe consultant will work remotely with one possible trip to Hanoi if required twice per year. The deliverables will aid the WCO in Viet Nam to provide the best possible technical advice to the MOH. The work will include tracking legislation, consolidating WCO positions and feedback on legislation, improving cross-team knowledge on legislation, participating in meetings and workshops (remotely if needed), providing technical expertise, and producing the required deliverables.## Qualifications, experience, skills and languagesEducationEssential: Undergraduate degree in relevant areas including health legislation, public administration, or public healthDesirable: Master’s degree in relevant areas including health legislation, public administration, or public healthExperienceEssential: At least 5 years of experience in relevant areas including health legislation and health policy development, with expertise on health-related legislation in VietnamDesirable: Prior experience of working with the Government of Viet Nam or in the Western Pacific Region in health legislationSkills / Technical skills and knowledge:- Strong analytical and communication skills- Strong ability to write in English- Knowledge of the health system in Viet Nam- Specific technical knowledge with health legislation process in Viet Nam is desirableLanguage requirements:Expert written and spoken English## LocationOffsite - consultant will be working remotely with possible travel to Hanoi, if required.## TravelThe consultant will work remotely with one possible trip to Hanoi if required.## Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded):- Remuneration: Band A at $6600 monthly or $330 daily rate- Expected duration of contract: 6 months, with possibility of extension ## Additional Information:• This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.• A written test may be used as a form of screening.• If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits workforce regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics. The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its workforce. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs. Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int • An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter (https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) into practice.• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of short-listed candidates.• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.• Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority. • WHO shall have no responsibility for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by WHO.• Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int.• In case the recruitment website does not display properly, please retry by: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome, Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. Click the link for detailed guidance on completing job applications: Instructions for candidates.

International Consultant - Health Legislation, WHO Country Office, Viet Nam-(2602920)Contractual Arrangement:External consultantContract Duration (Years, Months, Days):6 months## Job Posting:Jul 31, 2026, 4:12:26 AM## Closing Date:Aug 14, 2026, 5:59:00 PM## Primary Location:Viet Nam## Organization:WP_VNM Viet Nam## Schedule:Full-timeIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings...## Purpose of consultancyThe purpose of this consultancy is to support the WHO Representative Office in Viet Nam as it works with the Ministry of Health to build the institutional foundations of the health system for UHC, Health Security and Healthier Populations through consolidated technical advice and analysis on legislation in Viet Nam.## BackgroundThe Western Pacific Regional Action Agenda on Strengthening Legal Frameworks for Health in Sustainable Development was endorsed by Member States at the 69th session of the Regional Committee for the Western Pacific (RC69) in October 2020. The action agenda provides guidance to countries on prioritizing action areas, improving processes, and enhancing capacities of stakeholders. Direct support to countries to develop modern and effective legal frameworks for health system priorities is a key priority.Viet Nam regularly develops and revises laws related to health. Following the adoption of new or revised laws, various decrees and circulars are developed to enable implementation. The Ministry of Health requests the WHO Representative Office in Viet Nam to provide technical assistance to the Government of Viet Nam on health legislation, including development and revision processes and subsequent implementation of rules and regulations.## DeliverablesThe consultant will provide the WCO with the following outputs and deliverables:Output 1: Work across teams in the WCO to consolidate technical advice on key legislative documents for their development and revisionDeliverable 1: Documents of consolidated technical input from WHO on specific laws and secondary legislation under development or revision in 2026-2027Output 2: Conduct analyses of the regulatory and institutional frameworks related to an outcome within the Strategic Priorities of the Joint MOH-WHO Project Document in VietnamDeliverable 2: Reports providing regulatory analysis of specific outcomes and potential legal and regulatory options and recommendations to achieve the outcomesOutput 3. Track the legislative agenda in Vietnam and the contributions by the WCO teamsDeliverable 3: Periodic reports and on the status of health-related laws, decrees, circulars and other government legal documents in Vietnam that are under development or revision, highlighting points of interest to the WCO VietnamDeliverable 4: Monthly report on progress against deliverables with attached documents related to progress on deliverables 1 to 3.Method(s) to carry out the activityThe consultant will work remotely with one possible trip to Hanoi if required twice per year. The deliverables will aid the WCO in Viet Nam to provide the best possible technical advice to the MOH. The work will include tracking legislation, consolidating WCO positions and feedback on legislation, improving cross-team knowledge on legislation, participating in meetings and workshops (remotely if needed), providing technical expertise, and producing the required deliverables.## Qualifications, experience, skills and languagesEducationEssential: Undergraduate degree in relevant areas including health legislation, public administration, or public healthDesirable: Master’s degree in relevant areas including health legislation, public administration, or public healthExperienceEssential: At least 5 years of experience in relevant areas including health legislation and health policy development, with expertise on health-related legislation in VietnamDesirable: Prior experience of working with the Government of Viet Nam or in the Western Pacific Region in health legislationSkills / Technical skills and knowledge:- Strong analytical and communication skills- Strong ability to write in English- Knowledge of the health system in Viet Nam- Specific technical knowledge with health legislation process in Viet Nam is desirableLanguage requirements:Expert written and spoken English## LocationOffsite - consultant will be working remotely with possible travel to Hanoi, if required.## TravelThe consultant will work remotely with one possible trip to Hanoi if required.## Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded):- Remuneration: Band A at $6600 monthly or $330 daily rate- Expected duration of contract: 6 months, with possibility of extension ## Additional Information:• This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level.• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.• A written test may be used as a form of screening.• If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits workforce regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics. The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its workforce. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs. Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int • An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter (https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) into practice.• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of short-listed candidates.• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.• Consultants shall perform the work as independent contractors in a personal capacity, and not as a representative of any entity or authority. • WHO shall have no responsibility for any taxes, duties, social security contributions or other contributions payable by the Consultant. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for withholding and paying any taxes, duties, social security contributions and any other contributions which are applicable to the Consultant in each location/jurisdiction in which the work hereunder is performed, and the Consultant shall not be entitled to any reimbursement thereof by WHO.• Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int.• In case the recruitment website does not display properly, please retry by: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome, Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. Click the link for detailed guidance on completing job applications: Instructions for candidates.

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Candidate Requirements:

Undergraduate degree in health legislation, public administration, or public health
At least 5 years of experience in health legislation and policy development
Strong analytical and communication skills
Ability to write in English
Knowledge of the health system in Vietnam

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