Gia Lai Province Offers Up to 650 Million Dong to Attract Doctors and Pharmacists

Gia Lai province in Vietnam is rolling out a significant incentive package to draw medical professionals. The provincial People's Council approved a new policy offering substantial financial aid to doctors and pharmacists willing to work in the region.

Under the new scheme, eligible professionals can receive a one-time payment between 100 million and 650 million Vietnamese dong (approximately $3,900 to $25,000 USD). The highest amounts are reserved for those with doctoral degrees or professorial titles, while those with master's degrees, residency qualifications, or specialized certifications will receive between 250 million and 450 million dong. Standard graduates can expect between 100 million and 250 million dong, with allocations based on academic performance.

The policy also prioritizes placements in specific areas. Professionals opting for roles in specialized treatment facilities, social protection centers, forensic centers, or health centers in ethnic minority, mountainous, island, or border regions will receive the highest incentives. Those assigned to provincial-level hospitals, including the Gia Lai Provincial General Hospital, will receive the lowest.

Beyond the initial payment, the province is offering support for housing rental costs for up to five years and priority access to social housing. Attracted personnel will also be prioritized for job placements aligned with their skills and training, with efforts to ensure favorable working environments and access to necessary equipment. Monthly preferential salary coefficients, ranging from 1 to 3.5 times the base salary, will also be provided, with higher coefficients for professors, doctors, and those with advanced degrees.