The article explores the current situation of assessing work motivation of lecturers of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy - Hanoi National University. The research results show that there are a number of strengths and limitations in terms of job characteristics, training, fostering and career development opportunities, regimes and policies, benefits and working environment. The research results are a practical basis to help the school leadership and policy makers issue policies, plans and measures to assess the work motivation of lecturers accurately, scientifically and reasonably.