National Consultant - School Health Services, WHO Country Office, Viet Nam (part-time)
World Health Organization · Viet Nam · Apply by October 10, 2026
About this role
Purpose of the Consultancy The purpose of this consultancy is to support the WHO Representative Office in Viet Nam as it works with the Ministry of Health in assessing the current status of school health equipment and medicines in educational institutions and developing recommendations for a minimum package of equipment and medicines that is appropriate to the functions, basic service scope, available personnel and competencies, expected clinical situations and referral arrangements of school health units in Viet Nam. Background School health services play a critical role in protecting and promoting the health, wellbeing and learning outcomes of children and adolescents. The National Programme on School Health for 2026–2035 emphasizes strengthening school health services and ensuring that educational institutions are equipped to provide basic health care, first aid and emergency response. The assessment and development of the proposed package will also be guided by the functions and responsibilities of school health units/rooms as stipulated in the Law on Disease Prevention, ensuring that the recommended medicines and equipment are appropriate to the legally defined functions and…