Science Research Specialist I - Mental Health Program (Contract of Service)

Basic Salary             : Php 35,758/month  (SG 13)

Plantilla Item No.      : N/A

Qualification Standard

Education:                 Bachelor’s degree

Experience:               None required

Training:                    None required

Eligibility:                  Career Service (Professional) / Second Level Eligibility (Preferably                                     but not required)

Preferred Qualifications/ Attributes

●       Graduate of Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Social Sciences or related life science and health courses;

●       With good decision-making and analytical thinking skills;

●       With excellent oral and written communication skills;

●       With strong work ethic and positive attitude;

●       Must be coachable, a team-player, and can work under pressure with minimum supervision;

●       Knowledgeable in computer office applications (MS Office and GSuite platforms)

●       Preferably has a background in project management and familiar with the implementation of R&D project;

Duties and Responsibilities

1.    evaluate project proposals and monitor ongoing projects in accordance with the Council's established procedures under its Quality Management System;

2.    Process project proposals submitted/referred to PCHRD following established procedures;

3.    Process proposals approved for financial assistance.

4.    Prepare technical reports on R and D projects and other health-related concerns/issues required by DBM, Congress, and external funding agencies.

5.    Coordinate with project proponents/researchers regarding concerns on proposed/ongoing projects.

6.    Respond to inquiries by individuals and or project proponents/researchers regarding R and D projects.

7.    Provide inputs/updates in the Project Management System (PMS).

8.    Provide assistance and or participate in activities organized by PCHRD.

9.    Perform other duties and functions assigned by the Division Chief/Senior staff

DOST-PCHRD encourages interested and qualified applicants including persons with disability (PWD), members of indigenous communities and those from any sexual orientation and gender identities (SOGI) to signify their interest in writing. DOST-PCHRD complies with the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (EEOP) and that no person with disability shall be denied access to opportunities for suitable employment. A qualified employee with disability shall be subject to the same terms and conditions of employment and the same compensation, privileges, benefits, fringe benefits, incentives or allowances as a qualified able-bodied person.

Attach the following documents to the application letter and send to the address below not later than September 26, 2022.

1.  Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with recent passport-sized picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2017) which can be downloaded at www.csc.gov.ph;

2.  Accomplished Work Experience Sheet;

3.  Performance rating in the last rating period (if applicable);

4.  Photocopy of certificate of eligibility/rating/license (if applicable);

5.  Photocopy of Transcript of Records and Diploma;

6.  Photocopy of certificates of training/seminars attended;

7.  Photocopy of Service Record/ Certificate of Work Experience/Certificate of Employment; and

8.  Application Letter addressed to :

                       DR. JAIME C. MONTOYA

                                        Executive Director III

In compliance with the guidelines on the nationwide implementation of alert level system for Covid-19 response and to reduce transmission and contact rates among individuals in the workplace, QUALIFIED APPLICANTS are advised to send through email their application requirements addressed to:

MR. EARVIN JAMES P. MILANTE

Administrative Officer V

Human Resource Management Section

Philippine Council for Health Research and Development -DOST

Saliksik Building, General Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City

APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE documentS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.