The Newborn Screening Reference Center (NSRC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), University of the Philippines Manila is now seeking the services of self-motivated and highly-organized candidates to fill the post below:

Position: One (1) Development Management Officer III (under Follow up Services)

Salary Grade: 18 (Job Order)

Reports to: Quality Assurance Unit Head and NSRC Director

Location: Newborn Screening Reference Center, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila, Ermita, Manila*

A. CSC-prescribed QS

B. Preferred Qualifications (Competency-based)

Competency Requirements:

*NSRC is implementing alternative work from home arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic.

C. Job Summary of Development Management Officer III (for Follow up Services):

The Development Management Officer III for Follow up Services shall provide support in the program implementation of the newborn screening long term follow up program and, in the monitoring, and evaluation of Newborn Screening Continuity Clinics (NBSCCs), Newborn Screening Centers, Newborn Screening Facilities, and Department of Health Centers for Health Development NBS program implementation at the regional level.

Primary Tasks of Development Management Officer III (for Follow up Services)

· Formulates plans related to NBS long term and short term follow up programs and facilitates their implementation to ensure quality service; facilitates the logistics, coordination and documentation of these activities;

· Implements periodic review of related data to identify program gaps and formulates strategies to address the gaps;

· Prepares periodic report on the status of the NBS long term and short term follow up programs;

· Participates in the review of the various components of the Newborn Screening Program; formulates recommendations for policies, guidelines for program improvement based on review findings;

· Consolidates and synthesizes reports and data for short-term and long-term case audits, participates in the audits; and provides feedback/report on major findings and recommendations;

· Monitors endorsements from short-term care to long-term care;

· Assist in the maintenance of the national registry of patients under the Long-Term Follow-up Care;

· Facilitates training of personnel involved in the operations of NBSCCs;

· Assists and participates in consultations, conferences, and meetings with program partners; and

· Other tasks as appropriate and to be determined.

This will be on full-time, initial six-month contract with NSRC, with high possibility of extension subject to performance evaluation. This is a Manila-based position.

Individuals who are qualified and interested to apply must send their comprehensive curriculum vitae and cover letter addressed to the Director, Dr. Noel R. Juban, on or before August 13, 2021. Initial interview will be set within 2 weeks upon receipt of application. Preference to commence on September 2021.

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Subject: Application for DMO III

Please indicate the following information in cover letter:

a. Position you are applying for

b. Related knowledge and experience

c. Specific skills and know-how that will be used in the position

d. Availability by September 2021.

Please do not send any other documents not asked for.

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