Nursing Trainer
Danang, Vietnam
AVI has negotiated this assignment in good faith with the Host Organisation, and the information
contained was correct at the time of acceptance of the request. However, while AVI takes
responsibility for matters under our direct control, all assignments and arrangements are subject to
change due to the inherent low levels of predictability in developing country environments. This
assignment may be amended or withdrawn to reflect changes in circumstances.
General Details
Assignment Title
Nursing Trainer
Host Organisation
Dong A University
Website of Host Organisation
http://www.donga.edu.vn
Duration of Assignment
18 months
Start Date
8-Jan-2015
Pre-departure Briefing Date
3-5 Dec 2014
AVI Assignment Code
10532869
Host Organisation Overview
The Dong A Vocational School was established in 2002. In 2009 the Dong A Vocational School and the
Quang Nam Industrial & Technical School joined to become Dong A University.
Vision
Dong A University aims at becoming a prestigious university with international standard quality focusing
on management, business, professional studies, substantial research and technology.
Mission and goals
1. To provide significant educational experience to students in a diverse learning environment
with a focus on personal integrity and civic responsibility
2. To prepare skilled graduates and ethical professionals with real-world application competence
that prepares them to compete in a diverse domestic and world market
3. To promote a campus environment that encourages pursuit of knowledge, value of intellectual
thirst and cultural well-being, quality of life, academic creativity, and integrity
4. To offer a wide variety of on-campus and off-campus educational and training programs,
including continuing education and the use of information technologies, to individuals and
groups
5. To partner with communities, industry and government to provide relevant educational,
technical and cultural support and to serve as an engine for economic, industrial and cultural
development
6. To foster expanding cooperation with domestic and international institutions to enrich models of
quality education and astute learning programs across the international boundaries
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Main activities
Provision of
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Two-year vocational diploma programs in civil & industrial electrical engineering, civil &
industrial construction, engineering, accounting, applied informatics, office secretary, tourism &
hospitality
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Three-year associate degree programs in electronic and electrical engineering, construction
engineering, accounting, nursing, applied informatics, management information systems, office
administration, business administration, hospitality, human resource management, and
Vietnamese studies
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Four-year Bachelor degree programs in electronic and electrical engineering, business,
business administration, accounting, nursing, construction engineering, information technology
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Master-level programs in cooperation with other leading universities in Vietnam
The Danang campus comprises: 60 classrooms, 3 lecture halls, 1 conference hall, 1 library, 1 reading
room, 4 engineering labs, 1 computer lab, a hospitality training centre and 5 nursing practice rooms.
The Quang Nam campus comprises 32 classrooms, 2 computer labs, 5 engineering labs, and 1 library.
There are approximately 9000 students at the Danang campus and 1800 at the Quang Nam campus.
Assignment Overview
CONTEXT:
Nursing education is a very important area for Vietnam as there currently is a workforce shortage in
most hospitals and medical facilities throughout the country.
Furthermore, most of the staff of the nursing faculty are very young and lack practical experience in
teaching methodologies.
An experienced person is required to train and mentor local staff and provide practical training in
addition to the lectures.
This role supports DFAT’s objective of human resource development more specifically in the vocational
training sector.
Assignment Objectives
1. Vietnamese lecturers in Nursing Faculty of Dong A University are trained to provide comprehensive
nursing care at the hospital and effective teaching at the University.
2. Nursing students receive effective theoretical and practical training.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Volunteer
In consultation with their line manager and relevant stakeholders, Volunteers complete a work
plan in the first three months of their assignment. The duties below are an indication of the
type of work that may be involved in meeting the Assignment Objectives:
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Train and mentor local nursing teachers in lesson planning, nursing evaluation and
reporting, care planning and intervention program as well as analytical and problemsolving skills
Provide intensive training for an assistant to continue the role after the volunteer’s
assignment
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Prepare and deliver lectures to local nursing lecturers as appropriate
Assist local lecturers to assess students’ needs
Provide recommendations to help strengthen the educational program
Assignment Information
Line Manager
Dean of Faculty and Assistant Dean of Faculty
Hours & Days of employment
Classes range from 07:30 to 11.30, and 13:30 to 17:30, Monday to Friday
The expectation is that the volunteer will work the equivalent of a 5 day week to a maximum
of 40 hours per week.
Leave entitlements
Same conditions and terms as local colleagues apply, including national holidays. However,
as a minimum, Volunteers will accrue 1 week’s leave for each 3 months of work.
Other Conditions
The Volunteer will be provided a workstation with Internet access at the Danang City campus.
Language skill and level required
Vietnamese is the main language spoken by nearly all in the country. In local areas, very few
people speak English.
The level of language competency in Vietnamese that a Volunteer will need to carry out this
assignment is low, mostly for daily interactions at market, shops, taxis, etc The Volunteer will
need basic survival Vietnamese for shopping and travel. However, the more language skills
the volunteer acquires, the better the integration in the community.
Language support
AVI offers 2 week language training support to volunteer during an initial in-country orientation
program. Further language training is encouraged and financially supported.
Living as a Volunteer
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Vietnam in general provides a safe and welcoming living environment. Crime levels are low –
with petty street crime increasing, although at levels far below most Western capital cities.
Tropical storms and floods commonly occur between June and December. The standard of
primary health care is sufficient in major cities, but more complicated treatments may require
evacuation to a third country, usually Thailand. In Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Danang, there
are international medical clinics.
Dengue Fever is endemic to Vietnam and can occur throughout the year. Outbreaks of Avian
Influenza (Bird Flu) in Vietnam have led to 50 reported human fatalities. The last fatality was
in March 2009. Malaria occurs in certain parts of Vietnam, but only in remote forested and
mountainous areas.
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Traffic accidents cause thousands of deaths each year.
TRANSPORT
In the city, buses, moto-taxis and taxis are the preferred mean of transportation for volunteers.
For inter-city travels, there is a well organised network of public buses.
Many volunteers have found it helpful to buy a bicycle. The average cost of a brand-new
bicycle is between AUD $50 to $100
COMMUNICATIONS
Vietnam has a very modern, reliable and extensive Internet and mobile phone coverage.
Internet service is easy to get in the volunteer’s accommodation with a cost of about AUD 1520 per month for unlimited access.
Internet cafes are found everywhere except the most remote locations and costs are much
lower than in Australia.
Most volunteers use Skype for overseas calls: computer-to-computer (free) or computer-tophone (about 3.5 cents/minute to land lines and 31 cents/min to mobiles). Phone cards are
also available for even lower rates.
Other Requirements
Selection Criteria
Please click here for more details about preparing your application.
Please click here to learn more about the personal competencies required to be a Volunteer.
Personal Circumstances Constraints
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Same sex partners who wish to accompany applicants must secure their own visa
outside the AVID program.
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Partners of applicants to whom they are not legally married may face issues in
applying for and being issued a visa.
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This assignment is not suitable for couples with school age children due to the
extremely high cost of international education institutions, unless one of the partners
does home schooling.
First–Aid Competency
Apply First Aid Certificate (HLTFA 311A) or equivalent course dated within 3 years of the start
date of the assignment
Qualifications
Relevant tertiary, professional or technical qualifications, or equivalent work experience
Essential Skills & Experience
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Proven track record in nursing practice
Ability to make educational plans and to deliver clinical teaching in nursing
Demonstrated success in building the skills of others through formal and/or informal
training and coaching
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Desirable Skills & Experience
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Practical experience in designing teaching methodologies
Experience or knowledge of South-East Asia, preferably Vietnam
Allowances & Support
These allowance levels are based on the Cost of Living in country. They will be reviewed
periodically and may increase or decrease. Volunteers will be given notice of any change to
the allowance level.
Living Allowance
Accommodation Allowance
AUD 900 per month
AUD 500 per month
Note: Of the above amount, the host organisation
will contribute VND3,000,000 per month
(approximately equivalent to AUD 140 per month)
Housing
The Volunteer will be responsible for finding and securing his/her own accommodation. This is
done with the help of work colleagues, Internet sites and local housing agents. Housing for
couples or families is readily available.
Most housing is rented with all furnishings included and obtaining telephone and home-based
Internet access is quick and inexpensive.
Other Allowances & Support
All AVID Volunteers receive the following:
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Pre-departure Briefing in Melbourne
In-country Orientation on arrival
Pre-departure vaccination expenses
Visa expenses
Pastoral care, assignment monitoring and security guidance
Return airfare to country of assignment
Psychological and medical advice and support services
Re-entry Support services
Settling in allowance (assignments longer than 6 months)
Re-settlement allowance (assignments longer than 6 months)
How to Apply
Should you wish to apply for this position please visit www.australianvolunteers.com.
Select the assignment you are interested in and follow the prompts at the end of the page.
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This assignment is part of the Australian Volunteers for International
Development program, an Australian Government initiative.
www.australianaidvolunteers.gov.au/
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