| Position | Training and Development Manager |
| Department | OUCRU Operations |
| Location | This post is based in Ho Chi Minh City, with some travel required. |
| Hours of work | 37.5 hours per week, extra hours may be required. |
| Tenure | Initially for 01 year, including a 02 month probation period, with possibility of extension. |
| Reporting to | Sarah Barton, Director of Operations |
| Vacancy reference | JDHCM-0525-008 |
| Background | The Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) is a large-scale clinical and public health research unit, with sites offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in Vietnam, Jakarta in Indonesia and Kathmandu in Nepal. In Vietnam, we are hosted by the Hospital of Tropical Diseases (HTD) in Ho Chi Minh City, and the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases (NHTD) in Hanoi. OUCRU Nepal has partnerships with the Patan Academy of Health Sciences and Patan Hospital, and OUCRU Indonesia exists in partnership with the University of Indonesia. As a Wellcome Africa Asia Programme, we have received considerable support from the Wellcome since our establishment in 1991. OUCRU’s vision is to have local, regional and global impact on health by leading a locally driven research programme on infectious diseases in Southeast Asia. Priority is given to health issues important to the hospitals where we work, and to the countries as a whole where we operate: Vietnam, Indonesia and Nepal. All work is intended not only to benefit the patients seen daily at our host hospitals, but also to help improve patient care. Please see more information on OUCRU website: www.oucru.org |
| Job summary | The Training and Development Manager is a new position which will oversee and manage a range of training programmes for staff and collaborators across the OUCRU Programme. They will also be responsible for working with leaders across the Programme to assess Unit or organisation-wide training and development needs and arranging suitable training solutions for employees. The It is expected this position will actively search for, creatively design and effectively implement a programme of activities to develop, train and enhance our teams. To ensure success, the Training and Development Manager will need to proactively understand the work of the organisation and its operations. The post holder will work closely with the Regional Leader for Academic Training, particularly in relation to training and development needs and opportunity as they relate to research staff. They will be expected to operate with a high level of independence, to develop positive relationships at all levels of the organisation and to work with minimal direct supervision. The main areas of activities will include: – Documentation of a Programme training and development strategy – Leadership, development and implementation of training programmes across the network – Development, maintenance and plan to maximize usage of the online training platform – Development and maintenance of a training compliance and reporting mechanism – Delivery of customised help and support for individuals and groups to enhance career development for staff across the network – Analysis of all training and training needs to evaluate, measure results and drive continuous improvement |
| Key responsibilities and tasks | – Work with OUCRU leaders to assess training needs of staff through job analysis, career paths and consultation with managers and/or other routes – Develop or externally source training programmes which address specific organisational needs, implementing diverse and effective training methods e.g. e-learning, in-person and/or online training sessions utilising a variety of media. – Select and manage resources, including budgets – Effectively manage training compliance records as required by OUCRU – Develop a system to evaluate training provisions to ensure that training meets OUCRU needs and drives continuous improvement – Work with managers to address learning issues, instruction problems, or new educational needs regarding specific employees or departments – Train, coach and support managers, supervisors and others involved in employee development efforts – Work effectively and communicate proactively with team members, OUCRU management and leadership as well as key HR colleagues and others as required – Develop and maintain organisational communications related to training to ensure staff have knowledge of training and development opportunities, events and resources – Manage, oversee and support all existing training programmes including an online training portal ‘BRIDGE’ and the OUCRU Leadership programme (Make A Difference programme) |
| Selection criteria | Essential – Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and/or equivalent work experience – Experience in training, development or related HR fields preferably in multinational organisations – Excellent communication across diverse levels of the organisation, presentation, and interpersonal skills both in English and Vietnamese – Excellent time management, organisational and innovative problem-solving skills – Critical thinker with a strategic and creative mindset – Knowledge and experience of multimedia training platforms and methods Desired – Knowledge and experience of corporate training techniques would be advantageous – Proven experience in designing and delivering effective training, including generic transferable skills – Knowledge and experience in using monitoring and evaluation tools – Experience of training management in the not-for-profit sector and in the healthcare or research sector – Experience in selecting, implementing, and managing an online Learning Management Systems (LMS) |
| Benefits | – Grade: IC4 or IC5 depending on exact final job description based on selected candidate – Salary ranges: RS 4 or 5; $1,707 – $2,082 gross per month – Optional insurance: In-patient and out-patient medical coverage; Personal accident insurance coverage – Two months’ salary for annual bonus and clothes – Annual leave 18 days each year for the first year, a maximum of 30 days – Other responsibilities and benefits are based on Viet Nam Labour Law. |
| How to apply | Interested qualified candidates are invited to send their detailed resume and cover letter in English, including copies of relevant degrees, certificates, either by email or by post to the following address: Oxford University Clinical Research Unit Laboratory of Clinical Science Hospital for Tropical Diseases 764 Vo Van Kiet, Ward 1, District 5, HCMC Tel: 39237954 Email: hr@oucru.org *** We thank all candidates for their interest but only short-listed applicants will be notified for interview. |
| Contact person | Ms Tran Thi Hoang Chau |
| Deadline for submission | 8 June 2025 |