Le Tong Giang, MSc
College of Health Sciences
Lecturer cum Chief Operations Officer, Center of Innovation in Health Sciences
Biography
Le Tong Giang established a career at the intersection of public health research and strategic operations. Holding a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and Research Methods from the Queensland University of Technology, Australia, early professional work focused on strengthening national health surveillance systems in Vietnam. Contributions at the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention included standardizing national databases and developing data quality protocols adopted as national standards by the Ministry of Health.
In senior leadership roles at the United States Agency for International Development in Vietnam, Giang oversaw a $150 million multi-sectoral portfolio and a $23 million research and monitoring platform. This work involved directing multiple research tasks annually, including major evaluations and studies that informed national policy across the health, environment, and education sectors. His expertise is demonstrated through the creation of mission-wide interactive performance tracking systems which significantly improved accountability, reporting cycles and effectiveness improvement.
• Research Operations, Regulatory Compliance, and Institutional Performance
• Public Health Surveillance and Health Systems
• Mental Health
• Social Inclusion and Accessibility
• Environmental Health
• Applied Data Analytics and Visualization
• Research Impact and Monitoring in Health Sciences: Designing of frameworks for learning, adaptive management, and performance assessment in health and biomedical research.
• Health Data Analytics and Visualization: Applying use of cutting-edge technology for analysis and reporting of health and public health data.
• Research Administration and Ethics in Health Sciences: Grant management, research procurement, and compliance with ethical, regulatory, and institutional review requirements.
• Capacity Building for Health Research Systems: Design and delivery of training for clinical, public health, and research administration teams.
• 2024: Lessons learned on Government of Vietnam Engagement regarding the transition of health treatment services.
• 2024: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Analysis of demographics and local initiatives in Vietnam.
• 2024: Sector Snapshots on Ecotourism in Protected Areas and Counter Wildlife Trafficking.
• 2024: Workforce Analysis regarding staffing skill gaps and mission baselines.
• 2022–2024: Disabilities Quality of Life Follow-up Survey tracking longitudinal service accessibility.
• 2023: Localization Assessment of locally-led development strategies.
• 2023: Tuberculosis Whole-Of-Project Mid-term Performance Evaluation.
• 2023: Improving Private Sector Competitiveness Mid-term Evaluation.
• 2022: Climate Mitigation Assessment in the Mekong Delta focused on sustainable agriculture.
• 2022: Vietnam Digital Trade Study on regional integration.
• 2022: Higher Education Policy Review regarding university autonomy.
• 2021: Trade Facilitation Program Evaluation of policy effectiveness.
• 2021: Clean Air Desk Review for Hanoi.
• 2021: Vietnam Building University-Industry Learning and Development through Innovation and Technology (BUILD-IT) Sustainability Review of university autonomous operations.
• 2020: Counter Wildlife Trafficking Study on illegal trade factors.
• 2018: Low Emission Energy Program Midterm Performance Review.
• 2018: Environmental Remediation at Danang Airport Performance Evaluation.
• Khuu, N.V., Le, G., et al. (2020). Estimated Number of People who Inject Drugs in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health.
• Tuan, L.A., Le, G., et al. (2020) Number of People who Inject Drugs in Son La, Vietnam: Population Size Estimation Based on Official Records
• Le, G., et al. (2019). Population Size Estimation of Venue-Based Female Sex Workers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Journal of JMIR Public Health and Surveillance.
• Do, H.P., Le, G., et al. (2017). Factors Associated with Nicotine Dependence during Methadone Maintenance Treatment. British Medical Journal Open.
• 2012: Master of Public Health (Epidemiology and Research Methods), Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
• 2006: Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Hanoi School of Public Health, Vietnam.
• Individual Mission Honor Award (2025): For outstanding leadership in advancing Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning successes.
• 10 Years of Service Award (2025): Recognition of a decade of service with the United States Mission Vietnam.
• Administrator’s Management Improvement Award (2022): Highest monetary recognition for creativity in strengthening performance tracking and accountability through the Development Information Solution.
• Superior Honor Award (2020): For the team effort to build and launch the Development Information Solution across the Asia Bureau.
• Mission Honor and On-Spot Cash Awards (2018–2025): Recognized for excellence in performance, leadership, and innovation.
