THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH – THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
Joint Circular No. 11/2015/TTLT-BYT-BNV dated May 27, 2015 of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Home Affairs providing code and criteria for professional title of public health
Pursuant to the Law on Officials dated 15 Novembers 2010;
Pursuant to Decree No. 29/2012/ND-CP dated 12 April 2012 of the Government providing for recruitment, employment and management of officials;
Pursuant to Decree No. 204/2004/ND-CP dated 14 December 2004 of the Government on salary regulation for cadres, public servants, officials and armed forces; Decree No. 17/2013/ND-CP dated 19 December 2013 of the Government amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree No. 204/2004/ND-CP dated 14 December 2004 of the Government on salary regulation for cadres, public servants, officials and armed forces;
Pursuant to Decree No. 63/2012/ND-CP dated 31 August 2012 of the Government defining the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health;
Pursuant to Decree No. 58/2014/ND-CP dated 16 June 2014 of the Government defining the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home Affairs;
The Minister of Health and the Minister of Home Affairs issue this Joint Circular providing for the code and criteria for professional title of public health.
Chapter I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1. Scope of regulation and subjects of application
1. This Joint Circular provides for code, criteria for professional title, appointment and salary arrangement as per professional title of public health.
2. This Joint Circular applies to the public health officials working in public medical facilities.
Article 2. Code and classification of professional title
1. Senior public health (grade I) Code: V.08.04.08
2. Primary public health (grade II) Code: V.08.04.09
3. Public health (grade III) Code: V.08.04.10
Article 3. Criteria for professional ethics
1. Being dedicated to serving the career of care, protection and improvement of people’s health.
2. Understanding and complying well with the code of conduct of officials of health sector.
3. Practicing profession in accordance with regulation and procedures for technical profession and other regulations of law.
4. Constantly studying to improve level and professional qualification.
5. Respecting and listening to opinions of community on the needs of health and intervention solutions to improve the community health.
6. Being honest, respectful and collaborative with colleagues.
