One (1) Project Technical Specialist I SG16
Duration: August 15, 2024 to August 15, 2025 (12 months)
Program Title: Screening for Metabolomic Biomarkers of Diabetic Nephropathy in Filipino adult Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Study site: Philippine General Hospital
Job Description
The Project Technical Specialist I (PTS I) is mainly responsible for scheduling and conducting interviews and patient follow-up for participants in the Screening for Metabolomic Biomarkers of Diabetic Nephropathy in Filipino Adult Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Project. They are also responsible for coordinating with PGH and PGC-PPMF for patient recruitment, acquiring consent, and consolidating pertinent clinical data for use in the study.
S/he is expected to:
- Coordinate with the PGH and PGC-PPMF with regard to patient recruitment, screening, and enrollment into the study
- Organize and consolidate necessary patient information from relevant databases
- Perform basic data analysis and cleaning up of information obtained in the study
- Assist in writing reports and summaries of clinical data generated from the study for submission to PGH and PGC-PPMF as part of information sharing and reporting
- Contact and schedule follow-up appointments of participants in the study at scheduled intervals
- Report to the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) and occasionally to the Philippine Genome Center (PGC)
- Perform other duties that may be required by the Project Leader
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of any health allied course (Bachelor’s degree) or Doctor of Medicine; Preferably licensed physician or nurse or medical technician
Training: Training in primary health care or public health. Familiarity with PGH set-up is a plus.
Experience: At least 1-2 years of experience in employment in a related field for Bachelor’s degree holders; no work experience needed for Doctor of Medicine
Competency: Independence and Diligence, Organizational Commitment, Integrity, Quality, Service Focus, Teamwork, Stewardship of Resources, Effective Communication, Self-Development and Learning, Computer Literacy
Other Qualifications
- Should be fully vaccinated before deployment in the field
- Ability to work confidently and successfully under minimal supervision
- Knowledge of various software applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant computer programs and software;
- Exceptional writing, organization, analysis, and research abilities, effective communication skills