University of the Philippines Manila National Telehealth Center

[URGENT HIRING]

Join our team at the University of the Philippines Manila-National Telehealth Center! We are currently hiring for the following positions:
One (1) Project Manager
One (1) Senior Research Specialist
Three (3) Research Assistants
One (1) Operations Officer

For detailed terms of reference, please click here: https://bit.ly/48fRogo

Application Process:
Interested and qualified applicants are advised to submit the following documents through email at [email protected] with the subject: Application for (Position)_(your surname)
A. Application letter
Address your letter to:
ARTURO M. ONGKEKO, JR. MSc, RN
Project Leader
B. Curriculum Vitae
C. Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) (CSC Form No. 212, revised 2017)
D. Diploma

Deadline of submission: October 29, 2024

LIMITED SLOTS REMAINING - REGISTER NOW!

In celebration of the 26th Anniversary of the National Institutes of Health, the National Telehealth Center, in partnership with the UP Manila Medical Informatics Unit of the UP College of Medicine and Senti AI, invites you to an Introductory Workshop on AI in Healthcare.

✅ Equip yourself with foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence technologies and their increasing role in medical practice
✅ Explore practical applications such as text analysis and medical imaging
✅ Learn how to effectively apply AI tools to address real-world healthcare challenges

Register now by scanning the QR Code or signing up through the link: https://bit.ly/4dVSlww

Learn more about the workshop: bit.ly/basic-ai-2024

For inquiries, contact us at [email protected] or 88141-277 Local 277

🤓 Interested in using AI for healthcare?
🔍 Want to explore practical applications in your field?
💭 Thinking about its ethical considerations?

Join BASIC AI IN HEALTHCARE on Thursday 26th September 2024 to answer those questions and more with our experts in healthcare technology - Dr. Iris Thiele Isip Tan MSc and Ralph Regalado MSc.

This hands-on training will allow you to gain knowledge about AI, network with healthtech colleagues, and get exclusive Google Cloud Skills Boost access!

📌 Register at bit.ly/basic-ai-2024-reg
🤔 More info at bit.ly/basic-ai-2024

📆 Thursday 26 September 2024, 9 AM - 5 PM
📍 Henry Sy Sr Medical Sciences Bldg, UP Manila, Ermita, Manila

Organised by University of the Philippines Manila National Telehealth Center, UP Manila Medical Informatics Unit, & Senti AI
Supported by Google Cloud

[Registration] Basic AI in Healthcare: A Hands-On Workshop This introductory workshop on AI in healthcare is designed to provide participants with foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence technologies and their growing role in medical practice. The session will cover key concepts, including the use of generative AI and VIsion AIm and explore practi...

The National Telehealth Center, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila invites you this June 27, 2024 (Thursday), 1:30 PM at the Henry Sy Sr. Building, UP College of Medicine, UP Manila, Ermita, Manila for a workshop entitled 'Standards and Interoperability of Health Information Systems'.

This workshop is intended for hospital management, software developers, and HIS technical experts. We will discuss data standards (HL7 v2 and v3, FHIR, ICD-10, LOINC, SNOMED, etc.) and explore their importance in the seamless exchange of healthcare information between systems. We will conduct hands-on exercises to help participants appreciate the potential and value of interoperability in improving patient care, research, administrative efficiency, public health surveillance, and clinical decision-making.

Please register at bit.ly/nthc-standards
Registration Fee: Php 2,500.00

For inquiries, email us at [email protected] or contact us at 88141-277 Loc 277

[HIRING]
Join our team at the National Telehealth Center! We are looking for a Two (2) Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian!

For detailed terms of reference, please click here: https://bit.ly/4cPJ09k

Application Process:
a. Interested and qualified applicants are advised to submit the following documents through email at [email protected]
i. Application letter
ii. Curriculum Vitae

b. Address your cover letter to:
RAYMOND FRANCIS R. SARMIENTO, MD
Director, National Telehealth Center
University of the Philippines Manila

c. In the subject line put: Application for ENNSHR Maternal Nutrition-RND

Deadline of submission: April 17, 2024

[URGENT HIRING]
Join our team at the National Telehealth Center! We are looking for the following:

One (1) Computer Programmer II
Two (2) Computer Programmer I
One (1) Quality Assurance Developer

For detailed terms of reference, please click here: https://tinyurl.com/3k7wjz9z

I. Job Identification
Position: Computer Programmer II
General Responsibilities:
a. Design, develop, code, document, and/or provide support for application as may be directed by the management, utilizing standard toolkits and following prescribed standards for application and web development.
b. Design and/or execute front-end graphical user interface design as well as the back-end/server-side in accordance with prescribed standards and development methodologies
c. Research technical issues and/or opportunities; provide recommendations
d. work with the technical development team to design, code, test, and document new applications and features
e. Guide and supervise the junior developers in maintaining the coding or programming standards

Qualifications:
a. Must hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Equivalent
b. Have at least 3 years of experience inReact/Angular (for frontend) OR Python/Django (for backend)
c. Be self-motivated, a team player, action-and-results oriented
d. Be well organized, and have good communication and reporting skills
e. Have the ability to successfully work under tight deadlines

II. Job Identification
Position: Two (2) Computer Programmer I
General Responsibilities:
a. Assist in the Design, develop, code, document, and/or provide support for application as may be directed by the management, utilizing standard toolkits and following prescribed standards for application and web development.
b. Collaborate with Senior Developers in Design and/or execute front-end graphical user interface design as well as the back-end/server-side in accordance with prescribed standards and development methodologies
c. Support the implementation and deployment of software applications across various environments.
d. Document code and technical specifications to facilitate future maintenance and enhancements.

Qualifications:
a. Must hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Equivalent
b. Have at least 1 year of experience in React/Angular (for frontend) OR Python/Django (for backend)
c. Be self-motivated, a team player, action-and-results oriented
d. Be well organized, and have good communication and reporting skills
e. Have the ability to successfully work under tight deadlines

III. Job Identification
Position: Project Technical Assistant I (Quality Assurance Developer)
General Responsibilities:
a. Conduct quality assurance prior to production release of the mobile application and the website module.
b. Lead the writing of the Technical Design Document, and c. Functional Design Document with the Lead Developer
d. Create a data dictionary for the mobile application and website module.
e. Document and Maintain the API.
f. Work with the technical development team to test, and document new applications and features
g. Make the source codes of the system available with proper technical documentation
h. Maintain detailed documentation of test procedures, results, and findings for future reference.
i. Participate in ad hoc projects and assignments as required
g. Complete documentation of developed software specifications and/or code
h. Documentation and or/recommendations on assigned research on technical issues and/or opportunities, as needed
i. Ensure effective tracking of software defects throughout the development lifecycle, utilizing appropriate methods or tools to log, monitor, and prioritize reported bugs

Qualifications:
a. Must hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Equivalent
b. Have at least 1 year of experience in Quality Assurance
c. Be self-motivated, a team player, action-and-results oriented
d. Be well organized, and have good communication and reporting skills
e. Have the ability to successfully work under tight deadlines

V. Application Process
a. Interested and qualified applicants are advised to submit the following documents through email at [email protected]
i. Application letter
ii.Curriculum Vitae
b. Address your cover letter to:
RAYMOND FRANCIS R. SARMIENTO, MD
Director, National Telehealth Center
University of the Philippines Manila
c. In the subject line put: Application for Liver Registry-(position)_ (your surname)

VI. Deadline for submission: March 14, 2024 (applications received after March 14, 2024, will not be considered)

The National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila, will have a year-long commemoration of its 26th anniversary, featuring the theme “Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Population Health Research: Ensuring Better Health Research Practices, Interventions, Policies, and Outcomes for All.” The first exciting event in the series of the year-long celebration will be held on 28 February 2024, Wednesday, from 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm, on the 7th floor of Henry Sy Senior Plenary Hall, Henry Sy, Sr. Building, University of the Philippines Manila.

Highlighting the program is the National Scientist on National Scientist discussion of the theme by two eminent national scientists and former Chancellors of UP Manila, Dr. Carmencita D. Padilla and Dr Ernesto Domingo, to be moderated by the Director, Programme Management of WHO, Western Pacific Region, Dr Susan P. Mercado.

We invite all researchers, faculty members, students, industry leaders, partner institutions, and stakeholders to join us and be part of this celebration as our scientist leaders set forward the health and research path aligned with the principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) while encouraging the participants to take concrete action in addressing the country’s prevailing health disparity issues.

For onsite participants, please register here: https://bit.ly/NIH26Registration
Participants may also join via Zoom by registering through this link: https://bit.ly/3HVfGA9

Due to the high volume of applications, we regret to inform you that we are currently closing the acceptance of new applicants. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thank you for your understanding.

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Join our team at the National Telehealth Center of the University of the Philippines Manila ! We are looking for a DATA COLLECTOR!

I. Job Identification
Position: Data Collectors (12 open positions)
Status: Project Based
Duration: 3 to 4 months

II. Position Purpose:

Data collectors are vital to the success of the Healthcare-associated Infection Prevalence in the Philippines Study (HIPPS) by ensuring that high-quality data is collected from each participating site. This role requires travel to selected hospitals across the Philippines to collect the required data using an electronic tool.

III. General Responsibilities:
a. Collect data in alignment with the research aims of HIPPS from participating hospitals across the Philippines.
b. Ensure the data collected is of high quality.
c. Conduct hospital surveys on time.

Key Duties:

a. In conjunction with the Project Manager and the Principal Investigator, prepare for each hospital survey to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
b. Diligently and efficiently collect required data sourced from patient medical records and records accurately using an electronic data collection tool on mobile devices.
c. Perform any other duties as directed, commensurate with the scope and classification of the position.

IV. Application Process
a. Interested and qualified applicants are advised to submit the following
documents through email at [email protected]
i. Application letter
ii. Curriculum Vitae
b. Address your cover letter to:
RAYMOND FRANCIS R. SARMIENTO, MD
Director, National Telehealth Center
University of the Philippines Manila
c. In the subject line put: Application for HIPPS Study-DataCollector_ (your
surname)

V. Deadline for submission: January 9, 2024 (applications received after January 9, 2024 will not be considered)

To know more, please click this link: http://tinyurl.com/fmx5dj59

Join our team at the University of the Philippines Manila National Telehealth Center! We are looking for a SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT!

I. Job Identification
Position: Senior Office Assistant
Salary Grade: SG 11 (plus 20% premium)
Status: Job Order
Duration: January 2024 to March 2024 (subject to renewal)
Location: UP Manila, Padre Faura St., Ermita, Manila

II. General Responsibilities
a. Assist the Director in the implementation and facilitation of Administrative transactions of the center.
b. Assist the Director in the preparation of reports or any related documents for the center
c. Assist the staff in preparations and inventory of equipment, supplies, and other related matters for the signature of the Director.
d. Performs other tasks and duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Director of the National Telehealth Center, University of the Philippines-Manila.

III. Application Process
a. Interested and qualified applicants are advised to submit the following documents through email at [email protected]
i. Application letter
ii. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
iii. Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) (CSC Form No. 212, revised 2017)
iv. Transcript of Records
v. Diploma

b. Address your cover letter to:
RAYMOND FRANCIS R. SARMIENTO, MD
Director, National Telehealth Center
University of the Philippines Manila

c. In the subject line put: Application for Senior Office Assistant_ (your surname)

To know more, please click this link: https://tinyurl.com/NTHCSeniorOfficeAssistant2023

We are looking for participants to join in our study 📝
Our research aims to develop and assess an NLP-based chatbot for mental health assessment of symptoms of depression and/or anxiety among people with COVID-19.
Interested participants who are qualified based on the listed criteria may access the link (https://forms.gle/wJYbAj7WmeWsBFVs8) or reach out to us at our official DISPO FB page

DISPO: Design, Development, and Implementation of a Natural Language Processing-enabled Virtual Assistant for Depression and Anxiety Among People with COVID-19 The DISPO Project aims to develop and pilot a conversational, NLP-enabled chatbot for mental health assessment of depression and/or anxiety symptoms among people with mild COVID-19, capable of understanding both English and Filipino languages. Through predictive analysis, the chatbot can suggest int...

We are looking for participants to join in our study 📝
Our research aims to develop and assess an NLP-based chatbot for mental health assessment of symptoms of depression and/or anxiety among people with COVID-19.
Interested participants who are qualified based on the listed criteria may access the link (https://forms.gle/wJYbAj7WmeWsBFVs8) or reach out to us at DISPO Fb page.

DISPO: Design, Development, and Implementation of a Natural Language Processing-enabled Virtual Assistant for Depression and Anxiety Among People with COVID-19 The DISPO Project aims to develop and pilot a conversational, NLP-enabled chatbot for mental health assessment of depression and/or anxiety symptoms among people with mild COVID-19, capable of understanding both English and Filipino languages. Through predictive analysis, the chatbot can suggest int...

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Seminar: Health IT for Programmers

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Seminar: Introduction to eHealth and digital health inteventions

Dr. Paul Pasco, Assistant Director of the National Telehealth Center, delivering the Closing Remarks for the conference.

Presentation of the White Paper: Next Generation Digital Health: Strengthening digital health partnerships and multi-sectoral collaborations for Universal Healthcare

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Panel Discussion: Strengthening the Role of Digital Health Stakeholders to Achieve UHC

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Panel Discussion: Achieving Universal Health Care through Digital Health for the Next 25 Years

Esteemed guests pose for a photo opportunity for opening of the Gallery Walk.