President

• Jul 2022 - Present

Secretary-General

• Aug 2020 - Present

Project Lead

• Feb 2021 - Jul 2022

Leading the active TB case finding project of Culion Foundation in Regions 4A, 4B, and Bicol, funded by Global Fund through the Philippine Business for Social Progress. Supervising three teams (one per region) with total of 12 project staff.

Project Lead

• Aug 2020 - Jun 2022

Lead the StopTB Partnership-funded project on developing an innovative business model to engage private sector in the country's national tuberculosis control program.

Technical Consultant

• Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

Provides technical consultancy services to several health institutions, such as the following:- Technical staff, Workload Indicator of Staffing Need Project for HRH2030-Philippines, in charge of collecting data in Palawan and Oriental Mindoro- Lead, Access to Medicine Policy and Research Forum project (funded by PCHRD for DOH-Pharmaceutical Division), August 1-October 31, 2018- Co-lead investigator, Philhealth Share Ratio Study (quantifying the influence of Philippine Health Insurance over government hospitals by determining the ratio of Philhealth reimbursement of these facilities over their total revenue, and understanding how these funds are utilized), funded by PhilHealth through the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, June 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019- Technical writer and facilitator for the Philippine Strategic Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Plan (PhilSTEP 1) version of Bicol Region, funded by USAID-PBSP-IMPACT project on TB, November 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018- Lead Data Collection Officer for the Assessment of Integrated DOTS Program Implementation in Western Visayas region, Philippines, February 1 to 28, 2018- Facilitator, National Assessment of Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Strategic Plan 2019-2030 (funded by UNICEF Philippines), June 13-15, 2018 Show less

Executive Director

• Oct 2017 - Jul 2019

Manages and supervises the operations of the organization. In charge of monitoring the progress of several projects delivered by the organization. Lead proposal writer for possible project or research funding opportunities. Act as project manager in some of the projects handled by AIHO. Supervises three administrative staff. In charge of the advocacy arm of the organization (immersion, mentoring). Manages AIHO's work and financial plan. Represents the organization in networking events and activities. In charge of AIHO communications activities. Show less

Executive Director

• Aug 2017 - Jul 2019

Project Manager

• Aug 2017 - Aug 2017

Management of projects handled by the organization, specifically the following:- Development of Omnibus Policy for Department of Health (DOH), funded by Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) for DOH-Health Policy Development and Planning Bureau (HPDPB), July 1, 2017 - November 29, 2017- Hospital Regulation Congress and Consultation, funded by PCHRD for DOH-Health Facility Services and Regulatory Bureau (HFSRB), September 1, 2017-March 31, 2018- Health Human Resources Network Seventh Congress Forum, funded by PCHRD for DOH-Health Human Resources Planning and Development Bureau (HHRDB), July 15, 2017-December 15, 2017- Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverage Marketing Monitoring Workshop and Data Collection, funded by World Health Organization - Western Pacific Regional Office, November 1, 2017-February 28, 2018- 2017 Universal Health Coverage Day Observation, funded by UHC2030.org, November 15, 2017-December 15, 2017- National Health Research Forum for Action 2018 (funded by PCHRD for Department of Health), June 1, 2018-October 31, 2018- Philhealth Share Ratio Study Co-Lead, June 1, 2018-July 31, 2019- Access to Medicine Policy and Research Forum, funded by PCHRD for DOH- Pharmaceutical Division, September 27-28, 2018- 2018 Universal Health Coverage Day Observation, funded by UHC2030.org, in partnership with University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, December 1, - December 15, 2018 Show less

Junior Area Facilitator for Romblon and Masbate

• Dec 2014 - Jul 2017

Worked for USAID-funded Innovations and Multisectoral Partnerships to Achieve Control of Tuberculosis (IMPACT) project. Assigned in two geographically isolated island provinces in the Philippines, worked with USAID-funded project assisting all levels of government in multisectoral implementation of the National Tuberculosis Program (NTP) Responsibilities: o Work closely with the Regional Manager/Chief of Party of the IMPACT Project and the Director of CSDM Group, and partner agencies, in developing a detailed annual work plan and budget for his/her area of responsibility; o Craft and facilitate the delivery of advocacy, trainings, and technical assistance packages of LGUs, PPMDs, and other partners leading to the full achievement of IMPACT project goals and objectives; o Identify potential project risks and develop risk-mitigating measures in close coordination with the Regional Manager. Should there be problems in the project implementation phase, work out the best possible solution in terms of effectiveness and efficiency; o Prepared and submit accurate and verified monthly/quarterly reports on a regular basis and provide other information/documents to the unit/CSDM group and higher management; o Supervise team members in the performance of their tasks\​duties, in accordance with the foundation’s Performance Management System. Moreover, asses and recommend staff training and development program for supervisees; o Act as resource person/trainer/consultant to PBSP and its clients in his/her specialized areas; o Establish linkages and partnerships with local development partners, government line agencies and other donor organizations, and participate in local networking activities; o Perform regular PO work in the absence of any or all of the team members; and o Perform other related tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time. Show less

Municipal Health Officer - Doctor to the Barrios

• Oct 2012 - Oct 2014

Deployed in a doctorless municipality under the Doctors to the Barrios program of the Department of Health. Supervised team of 4 nurses, 3 midwives, and community health workers. Implemented several public health programs, policies, and interventions in the municipality. Responsibilities and Contributions: o Designed and implemented several public health programs in the municipality, particularly those concerning communicable diseases, maternal and neonatal health, and social health insurance and financing. o Developed policies that concerns public health and general welfare by engaging local leaders and coordinating with local stakeholders. o Organized and provided trainings for capability building of professional and non-professional health staff, particularly in the field of nutrition, maternal care, tuberculosis, and electronic medical recording. o Organized and provided public health education to communities o Organized and provided trainings for local leaders for health governance o Tapped several external assistance, including coordination with partner NGOs, for the implementation of local public health interventions o Managed meager financial budget while sustaining ample medical supplies and medicine for the municipality o Managed professional and community health human resources o Developed long-term health plans for the municipality o Attended outpatient, emergency, and on-call consults, as well as postmortem examination requests Show less

Research Assistant

• Apr 2006 - Nov 2006

Research assistant for a WHO-funded study on targeted dengue vector intervention. Involved in data gathering, implementation of community-wide interventions, identification of water containers that house the vectors, and identification of species of collected mosquito. Supervised a team of two community health volunteers. Research assistant for a WHO-funded study on targeted dengue vector intervention. Involved in data gathering, implementation of community-wide interventions, identification of water containers that house the vectors, and identification of species of collected mosquito. Supervised a team of two community health volunteers.