ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY

VinUniversity (VinUni) is the first private, not-for-profit Vietnamese university established based on international standards. The university integrates the models of excellent international universities with the unique cultural and economic characteristics of Vietnam, to make a breakthrough in Vietnamese higher education and to become a world-class university.  

The University has built strategic collaborations with Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania — a choice that speaks to our commitment to excellence, innovation in research and teaching, and to making a difference in the world. VinUni comprises of College of Arts and Sciences; College of Business and Management; College of Engineering and Computer Science; and College of Health Sciences.  

VinUni’s founding benefactor - Vingroup is one of the biggest private conglomerates in Asia with the largest market capitalization value in Vietnam. As a multisector corporation, Vingroup focuses on three main areas: Industrials & Technology; Real Estate & Services; Infrastructure; Green Energy; and Social Enterprises. VinUni is proud to be a part of the Vingroup ecosystem, giving its students the opportunities to connect with pioneering companies (such as VinFast, Vinpearl, Vinmec, Vinschool, and Vinhomes) and a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem (such as VinVenture, VinMotion, or VinRobotics, VinSpace…).  

In September 2024, VinUni became the youngest and fastest university in the world to achieve QS 5 stars, earning 5 stars in 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.   

On our journey to become one of the world’s top 100 universities, VinUni is building a dynamic ecosystem of innovation and discovery. Through strategic investments in world-class research centers, state-of-the-art facilities, and transformative technologies, the university empowers collaboration across disciplines, strengthens partnerships with industry and society, and nurtures a thriving global network, who spearheads advancements in AI/Machine Learning, Data Science, Environmental Intelligence, Innovations in Health Sciences, Policy Development and Sustainable Societies. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

REPORTING LINE

Reports to: Program Director, General Surgery Residency Program

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Education (30%):

• Clinical Teaching and Direct Supervision of General Surgery residents in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
• PGY1 Course Activities: participate as a lecturer in foundational course (Core Clinical Skills course) for first year residents in GME.
• Surgery Curriculum: participate in delivery and coordinate teaching conferences for residents using a variety of modalities including didactic lectures, case presentation, M&M conferences, journal club, wellness curriculum.
• Simulation Curriculum: Working together with Program Director and Simulation Center to deliver simulation curriculum specific for surgery residents.

Clinical Activities (50%):

• Patient care activities in surgery in teaching hospitals as assigned (Main sites are Vinmec Times City and Military 108 Hospital).
• Conduct teaching in OR, bedside integrated in clinical works.

Evaluation/Assessment (10%):

• Reviews evaluation data for residents, faculty, program overall.
• Giving feedback to residents at the end of rotation.

Administration and Recruitment (5%):

• In collaboration with Program Director and GME Coordinator, acts as a liaison with Vinmec and VinUniversity to ensure compliance.
• Mentoring and Coaching for residents in program as assigned by Program Director
• Actively participates in recruitment of new residents each academic year including outreach events, application review, interviews, and final ranking of candidates.
• Assists Program Director with Resident Scheduling and Faculty Scheduling for clinical rotations.

Faculty Development (5%):

• In collaboration with Program Director, meets regularly with Surgery Faculty members to review evaluation data and provide support and coaching as needed.
• Actively participates in Faculty Development training sessions.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Required:

• MD degree with specialization in General Surgery or any of the below Surgical Subspecialties:
  • Gastrointestinal
  • Hepatobiliary
  • Cardiothoracic
  • Vascular
  • Oncology Surgery
  • Endocrine Surgery
• Required educational experience: at least five years of participation as an active faculty member in a medical school or residency program.

Preferred:

• Experience with simulation teaching of procedures, clinical scenarios, and/or communication skills.
• Experience with working in multidisciplinary and collaborative educational teams.
• Strong knowledge and experience in clinical teaching.
• Leadership experience

The successful candidate will also demonstrate

• Passion to teach and train the next generation of surgeons in Vietnam!
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly motivated
• Result-oriented
• Ability to balance clinical duties with administrative/program responsibilities
• Flexible and adaptable

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

English is the language of teaching and communication at Vin University. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS (Academic) with a score of at least 6.0.

For Higher Education roles, English Language Proficiency may also be proven by having completed PhD studies while being instructed through the medium of English.