WANTED: Philippine PROJECT COORDINATOR for Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD)

The human rights non-governmental organization - Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD) - is looking for a Philippines project coordinator in the Philippines, who is tasked to take charge of the management and implementation of Misereor-funded proj. and other programs related to it.

The position requires the management and implementation of said project according to the Federation's overall direction in terms of research, documentation, campaign, lobby and public information work in said country.

Job details for Philippine project coordinator:

• Design detailed activity plan for implementation based on the Philippine Proj. approved by Misereor and other proj. in the Philippines related to it;
• Provide input on the implementation of the proj. in the conduct of planned activities;
• Prepare reports to proj. funder/s and ensure that deadlines for proj. reports and proposals are met;
• Document vital and relevant activities as sources of verification for the periodic accomplishment reports;
• Regular monitoring of the proj. implementation based on approved activities, calendar/schedule, budget and mutually agreed results and indicators;
• Spearhead public information campaign and lobby;
• Forge partnership and coordinate with other human rights groups and civil society organizations through participation in meetings and other activities agreed upon with these organizations;
• Establish communication and cooperation with government agencies;
• Prepare reports to proj. funder, ensure deadlines on report/proposal submission;
• Establish and sustain contacts with media; 
• Conduct research and documentation of recent and past cases of disappearances (Philippines) including cases not yet documented by other human rights organizations in the country and present these cases to the federation Secretariat;
• Update existing database system for recording and storage (Philippines) and regularly present the updated system to the federation Secretariat;
• Contribute articles for the Voice and draft official AFAD statements on the Philippines;
• Manage any Philippines based campaign activities;
• Prepare bi-annual Philippine situation on enforced disappearances;
• Draft general allegations on the Philippines to the UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances;
• Serve as the Campaign Officer of AFAD in the Philippines, thus, ensuring continuous campaigning and lobbying for the bill and the Convention in cooperation with the CAED; and,
• Perform other tasks as mandated by the Secretary-General.

Interested applicants must send their resume and an expression of interest via email through afad@surfshop.net.ph or call them at (+63 2) 4546759. Work starts on September 1, 2014.

The Medical City | Careers, Job Hiring and Vacancy | Address | Online Application

One of the country's most well-known tertiary care hospital is more than forty-year old institution The Medical City (TMC). Its world-class health care complex in Pasig City services some 40,000 in-patients and 400,000 out-patients yearly.

TMC has a medical staff of over 1,000 physicians who are established experts in their various fields of specialization. This core of professionals is complemented by a 2,200-strong human resource complement, engaged in allied medical, administrative and support services.

At the heart of TMC's service philosophy are new paradigms of hospital care addressing the entire continuum of health needs, and the patient as an equal, informed and empowered partner in the pursuit and preservation of health. The Medical City is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), the world’s most prestigious accrediting body for international health care organizations.

In The Medical City website (address below), the institution announced on March 20, 2014 that it is hiring for different job positions with several vacancies per post. You can contact them directly (through online application) to check if the said posts are still available. Good luck.

International Patient Services Specialist

• Graduate of any four year course, with good oral and written communication skills, customer oriented and presentable
• Responsible for all the healthcare and service arrangements for International and VIP patients such as admission, monitoring and care during confinement, discharge and after admission care
• Manages the Business Center and concierge services offered at the 15th floor lounge
• Vacancy: 15

Customer Service Specialist

• Graduate of any four year course, with good oral and written communication skills , customer oriented and presentable
• Responsible for attending to in-depth telephone and walk-in/personal queries regarding hospital products and services; doctors’ clinic schedule; hospital events and activities; and patient loyalty programs
• Manages the Business Center and Concierge services offered at the 15th floor lounge and facilitates check-in and check-out of Hostel guests located at 9th floor Tower 2
• Vacancy: 15

Occupational Therapist

• Licensed Occupational Therapist
• Performs evaluation and treatment of patients referred for rehabilitation, organizes and supervises O.T. programs and plans and facilitates and evaluates group and individual activities of the patient
• Vacancy: 3

Pharmacist

• Licensed Pharmacist, with knowledge in unit dose & clinical pharmacy, with good oral and written communication skills and customer oriented
• Responsible for filing and dispensing of drugs prescribed by a licensed physician to promote pharmacy services to all patients
• Vacancies: 20

Medical Technologist

• Licensed Medical Technologist, with good oral and written communication skills
• Performs tasks, duties and/or complex tests in all areas of the laboratory assigned (hematology, immunohematology, immunologybacteriology, microscopy, routine chemistry, therapeutic drug monitoring) according to established laboratory protocols and procedures
• Vacancies: 15

Contact Information:

Address: Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel. Nos. (632) 988-1000, (632)988-7000
Email: mail@medicalcity.com.ph
Website: http://www.themedicalcity.com/contact_us/careers/

Research Associate for PhilRights (Human Rights NGO job opening)

The Philippine Human Rights Information Center (PhilRights) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that serves as the research and information center of the Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates (PAHRA). It was formally constituted in July 1991 and was registered before the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on October 10, 1994.

It is an associate of the United Nations Department of Public Information (UNDPI) and enjoys a special consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC). Its office address is located at 53-B Maliksi Street, Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City 1100.

Philrights is in need of a RESEARCH ASSOCIATE.

Job Qualifications:

a) Must be a graduate of any social science or arts and letters degree or equivalent years of experience in human rights or development work;

b) Has very good communication skills especially writing and editing abilities;

c) With at least one-year experience in research work;

d) Computer and information technology literate and desktop publishing competent;

e) Can work with minimal supervision and a team player.

Job Description:

As Research Associate, the Employee shall:

1. Spearhead the institution’ s databanking activities;

2. Engage in gathering of secondary materials on the research problem and related topics through library, internet research, among others;

3. Conduct and/or assist in conducting primary data-collection activities like focus group discussions, key informant interviews, etc. of identified key stakeholders, experts, etc.;

4. Process and/or organize secondary and primary data gathered;

5. Assist in writing research results;

6. Assist in disseminating research findings; and

7. Perform other tasks assigned from time to time.

Interested parties may send their (a) resumes, (b) application letter addressed to Dr. Nymia Pimentel Simbulan, Executive Director, and (c) sample works thru e-mail (philrights@philrights.org). For further inquiries, please contact Ms. Josie Flores, 433-1714 or 426-4048.