External Relations and Training Officer - Vinmec-VinUni Institute of Immunology

ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY

VinUniversity (VinUni) is Vietnam’s first private, not-for-profit university built to international standards. Established to transform higher education in Vietnam, VinUni blends global best practices with local context to become a world-class institution.

VinUni comprises of more than 1700 students and 4 colleges: College of Arts and Sciences; College of Business and Management; College of Engineering and Computer Science; and College of Health Sciences. 

Every aspect of the University: its curricula, research, faculty, student body, facilities, and campus life, is developed to meet the highest standards set by the world’s leading accrediting and ranking organizations, such as ABET, AACSB, WFME, ACEN, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE). 

In September 2024, VinUni became the youngest and fastest university in the world to achieve QS 5 stars across 9 categories: global engagement, good governance, program strength, academic development, teaching, employability, facilities, arts, and social impact.  In October 2024, VinUni was appointed by UNESCO as the first and only UNESCO University Chair, focusing on Environmental Leadership, Cultural Heritage, and Biodiversity.

Founded by Vingroup—one of Asia’s largest private conglomerates—VinUni benefits from a strong ecosystem of businesses in three main areas: Industrials & Technology; Real Estate & Services; Infrastructure; Green Energy; and Social Enterprises.

Aligned with VinUni’s Vision 2030, we are proud to announce our bold initiative to recruit 200 Research-focused Faculty across various disciplines. Together, we will be on the ambitious journey to become one of the world’s top universities by 2030. 

THE COLLEGE

The College of Health Sciences (CHS) is committed to developing world-class research and providing outstanding healthcare education. We aim to be an agent of change in medical education reform and health sciences research. We strive to attract and develop healthcare leaders who will advance health sciences locally and globally.

CHS’s strategic partner within Vingroup is the Vinmec Healthcare System—the leading private, not-for-profit provider in Vietnam, comprising 10 hospitals and outpatient clinics (1,600+ beds). Vinmec is the only provider in Vietnam with two JCI-accredited hospitals (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City). Vinmec Times City in Hanoi is our primary teaching hospital and the only academic JCI-recognized hospital in the country, offering students robust clinical exposure and a strong care–education–research environment.

CHS currently offers undergraduate programs in Medicine and Nursing, and six residency programs in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Radiology, Orthopedics, and Anesthesia. All programs at CHS are competency-based and were developed with international standards and benchmarking. Our strategic academic alliance partner is the University of Pennsylvania. With international standard curricula, a blend of international and Vietnamese faculty, modern pedagogical approaches, and technology-forward infrastructure, we ensure cutting edge education and research opportunities across programs in a supportive and collaborative culture. Our graduates are prepared to become leaders, innovators, and scientists with an entrepreneurial mindset.

VinUni CHS received official recognition from ACGME International, a renowned international accrediting organization, for the high quality of its postgraduate medical education programs at institutional level. This marked CHS as the first medical education institution in Vietnam and only the second in Southeast Asia, following Singapore, to attain such recognition. In March 2024, ACGME-I accredited 3 residency programs at CHS (Internal Medicine, General Surgery and Pediatrics), which recognized VinUni again, for the first time in Vietnam with 3 “program level” accreditation. CHS is also the first and only institution in Vietnam with ACEN Candidacy recognition for Nursing education program.

In research and innovation, CHS is a pioneer in 3D technology in medicine in Vietnam and have strong focus areas in precision medicine, living therapies, population health and systems science, and health technology.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The External Relations and Training Officer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing the Institute’s domestic and international collaborations, while supporting the design and implementation of training programs. This position contributes to expanding the Institute’s strategic partnership network, strengthening training capacity, enhancing academic visibility, and supporting the achievement of the Institute’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. External Relations and Partnerships

• Coordinate and monitor domestic and international collaboration programs and partnership activities.
• Support the development, implementation, and management of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), collaboration agreements, and academic exchange programs.
• Coordinate meetings, official visits, delegations, visiting scholars, experts, and external partners engaging with the Institute.
• Maintain and regularly update the Institute’s partner database and collaboration records.
• Support the organization of conferences, workshops, seminars, scientific meetings, and other Institute events.

1. Training Program Development and Coordination

• Develop, coordinate, and implement short courses, specialized training programs, and fee-based educational initiatives.
• Support marketing, communications, outreach, and participant recruitment activities for training programs.
• Monitor, evaluate, and prepare reports on the performance and outcomes of training activities and educational programs.
• Coordinate with faculty members, researchers, and external experts to facilitate the delivery of training programs.

1. Communications and Institutional Branding Support

• Support communication activities that promote the Institute’s research achievements, academic activities, and institutional profile.
• Coordinate with partners and relevant departments in planning and implementing communications for events and collaborative activities.
• Contribute to the development of promotional materials and outreach content for the Institute’s programs and initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in International Relations, Communications, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Education, or a related field.
• Prior experience in external relations, partnership development, training coordination, program management, or a similar role is preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent English proficiency, both written and spoken.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, networking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven organizational and coordination abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple activities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and international environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other standard productivity tools.
• Experience in event organization, communications, marketing, or basic graphic design is an advantage.