National Assembly delegation supervises thematic session at Vinh Medical University
(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of January 24, the National Assembly Delegation of Nghe An province conducted a thematic supervision of the implementation of policies and laws on innovation of the organization and management system at Vinh Medical University.
The meeting was chaired by Mr. Tran Nhat Minh - Member of the Law Committee of the National Assembly, full-time National Assembly delegate of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation. Also attending were Ms. Thai Thi An Chung - Member of the Provincial Party Executive Committee, Deputy Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation, along with representatives of relevant departments and branches and representatives of the Council of Vinh Medical University.
PROPOSAL FOR AUTONOMY
Vinh Medical University was established under Decision 1077/QD-TTg dated July 13, 2010 of the Prime Minister on the basis of upgrading Nghe An Medical College. This is a public higher education institution under the People's Committee of Nghe An province, under the state management of education of the Ministry of Education and Training, under the management of specialized training content of the Ministry of Health, with the function of training and fostering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the medical field, and at the same time performing other tasks assigned by the People's Committee of Nghe An province and ministries and branches.
Currently, Vinh Medical University is also training 5 postgraduate majors, 6 undergraduate majors and 31 continuing education majors. The enrollment target is stable...
Regarding the arrangement and reorganization of affiliated public service units, in the period of 2018-2023, the School has 1 affiliated unit, the School Hospital, established in 2018. This is a public health service unit with autonomy in regular and investment expenditures, affiliated and managed by the School; subject to the professional state management of the Health Sector and related agencies.
Although it has been established for more than 10 years, up to now, the operation of the organizational and management apparatus of Vinh Medical University still faces many difficulties. According to the report of the University Council, the implementation of some contents of the autonomy mechanism for regular expenditure at the unit is still confusing, the development and issuance of some internal documents is still slow. Even the University Hospital has not approved the job position project for 5 years, leading to difficulties in recruitment...
In addition, in the process of implementing activities, the School Council still encountered many difficulties, spent a lot of effort and time without reaching absolute consensus. In particular, the School Council has long developed a number of important internal regulations (Financial management regulations; Regulations on management and use of public assets; Regulations on decentralization of autonomy and responsibility to units and individuals; Project on using public assets for business purposes at the School Hospital...), but has not yet been completed. Supervision and accountability activities encountered many difficulties, especially issues of public asset management, autonomy, financial activities...
CLARIFYING EFFECTIVE COORDINATION
Mr. Le Quoc Khanh - Deputy Head of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Committee requested to clarify the relationship between the School Council and related departments, especially the School Hospital. Explaining the reason why for a long time, the issues related to the School Hospital have not been completely resolved.
Representatives of the Supervisory Delegation also requested the School Council to clarify the shortcomings and propose amendments to the regulations for effective management and operation.
Ms. Thai Thi An Chung - Member of the Provincial Party Executive Committee, Deputy Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation requested clarification on financial autonomy, outstanding issues and advised and proposed to amend regulations to suit management work.
In his concluding remarks at the meeting, Mr. Tran Nhat Minh - Member of the Law Committee of the National Assembly, full-time National Assembly delegate of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation acknowledged the opinions expressed by representatives of the School Council and Hospital of Vinh Medical University. Based on the written recommendations, the Supervisory Delegation requested that Vinh Medical University unify the management mechanism, promote the spirit of democracy, solidarity, and effective operation. Recommendations related to the organization, staffing, and autonomy of public service units in public service organizations will be compiled and sent by the Supervisory Delegation to competent authorities for consideration and handling.