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Medical Doctor –Community-Based Primary Health Care (Manila) 

Bringing high-quality care closer to where families live—and turning real patient experience into better health systems.

About odoVita

odoVita is a community-based primary health care initiative working in an underserved urban settlement in Manila. Our work focuses on children and their families, providing care in line with WHO and international standards, while strengthening continuity of care and reducing barriers through proximity, follow-up, and community engagement.

 

What sets odoVita apart is the combination of hands-on clinical care with experience in global health, policy, and research. The same team that sees patients in the clinic and community also contributes to guidelines, research, and system-level work. This allows us to bring real patient experiences into discussions that shape standards and policies, and to apply those standards in settings where access to care is most limited.

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This is not a traditional charity model. It is a professional, outcome-oriented initiative, implementing evidence-based standards of both clinical practice and health systems work. The aim is to improve outcomes for individual patients, while using these experiences to inform better ways of delivering care more broadly.

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Our work is grounded in the reality that meaningful change comes from combining consistent, practical care for patients and families with the ability to translate these experiences into evidence and to inform better ways of delivering care globally.

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Despite one in eight people globally living in informal urban settlements, there remains a striking paucity of data on their health needs, access to care, and outcomes—gaps we aim to address through our work.

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We are seeking a full-time and part-time (minimum 50%) physician registered in the Philippines to join a growing community-based primary health care initiative serving one of Manila’s most underserved urban populations.

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of clinical care, public health, and research, with a strong focus on child and maternal health, equity, and continuity of care.

Role Overview

You will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care within a community clinic setting, contributing to both clinical services and health system strengthening efforts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver comprehensive primary health care across the life course, with emphasis on: 

    • Newborn and child health 

    • Maternal and antenatal care 

    • Preventive services and early detection 

  • Deliver responsible, outcome-oriented care, not limited to diagnosis and prescription, but grounded in a clear understanding of what patients can realistically access and sustain—closing the gap between medical advice and lived reality 

  • Support community-based care models, including outreach and follow-up 

  • Contribute to continuity of care and referral pathways 

  • Participate in quality improvement and service development 

  • Engage in operational and implementation research, particularly in urban slum health 

  • Contribute to training and mentorship of community health workers

What We Are Looking For

  • Licensed Medical Doctor, registered in the Philippines (PRC) 

  • Strong interest in primary health care and underserved populations 

  • Commitment to health equity and social justice 

  • Ability to work in resource-constrained settings with adaptability and initiative 

  • Interest in academic work, research, and reflective practice 

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills 

  • English and Tagalog language proficiency (written and spoken)

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience 

  • A meaningful role in community-based, equity-driven health care 

  • Structured learning and professional development opportunities 

  • Exposure to international collaborations and health systems work 

  • Opportunity for international duty travel, based on performance and engagement 

  • Active involvement in research projects and academic outputs 

  • A supportive, mission-driven team environment 

Working Conditions

  • Full-time (40 hours per week) 

  • Based in a high-need urban community setting in Manila 

  • Combination of clinical, community, and academic work

Application Process

Please submit your CV and a short letter of motivation to careers@odovita.org, indicating “Application – [Position Title]” in the subject line. Please indicate your expected working percentage in your application.

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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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