• PROGRAM MANAGER
• PROJECT OFFICER/S (MSM / TG / YKP / PWID)
• FINANCE OFFICER
• FINANCE ASSISTANT
• MONITORING, EVALUATION, ACCOUNTABILITY & LEARNING (MEAL) OFFICER
• MONITORING, EVALUATION, ACCOUNTABILITY & LEARNING (MEAL) ASSISTANT
• ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
• ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Brief Description of the Organization:

The AIDS Society of the Philippines (ASP) is a leading association of professionals from various sectors in the community (government, non-government agencies, and the private sector), with a common unifying interest in preventing the spread of HIV and AIDS. As a professional society, it counts among its members, experts and professionals from diverse fields such as health and development, infectious diseases, public health, business, and media and communications.

The ASP was established in 1996 by its Founding President, Dr. Ofelia T. Monzon, who pioneered investigative studies on HIV/AIDS at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine in Alabang, Muntinlupa. Its mission is the promotion and support of activities to prevent and control the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Interested parties may email their resume / CV preferably with 2-3 references and a recent ID picture to: info@aidsphil.org

Indicate your subject as “Applicant for (Position)”

Shortlisted Applicants will receive an Interview Invitation.

Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. in partnership with AIDS Society of the Philippines Inc. held its HIV-AIDS and STI Awareness with a theme “Prevention is better than cure- Know your AIDS” during their Health and Wellness week for the first quarter dated last April 4, 2016 in Pier 8, Hiring Hall of Manila North Harbor in Tondo, Manila wherein a total number of 50 employees participated.

In line with this, AIDS Society of the Philippines Inc. was invited to conduct lecture awareness to their employees.

Here are the highlights of the successful concluded event:

Dr. Danilo Sedutan – Company Physician, welcomed the participants, introduced the guest speaker and gave a background on HIV-AIDS.

Ms. Maria Cecilia Anonuevo – Advocacy Officer, AIDS Society of the Philippines as Guest Speaker who discussed the History of HIV, global and local statistics, difference between HIV and AIDS, three modes of transmission, four body fluids, 5 ways of prevention, myths and misconception, RA8504 and STI.

IEC materials, condoms and lubricants were given to Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. employees.

Dr. Sedutan awarded Certificate of Appreciation to AIDS Society of the Philippines, Inc. delegates.

We believe the perspectives on the 6 themed topics offered by our guest speakers and the subsequent discussion amply highlighted the importance of the pieces of evidence presented from the Asia Pacific Region, the national scenario and the positive community’s perspectives. Clearly there is work to be done in formulating successful strategies and executing them in partnership with the government. This is an ongoing process and we are happy that we are one in our hopes and commitment as we signed the 2014 AIDS Manifesto.

Your presence helped to make this event a great success and your enthusiasm and positive spirit helped make our time together both productive and fun.  We wish you all the best and hope that you continue to be engaged with the AIDS Society of the Philippines.  Stay tuned for upcoming events by visiting www.aidsphil.org.

If you are interested in reading the presentation slides from our speakers, please feel free to click on their topics that are in the link.

Sincerely,

AIDS Society of the Philippines, Inc.

For 30 years, from 1984 to present there were a total of 20,424 HIV and AIDS cases reported and it’s constantly increasing. With the changing drivers and trends of the epidemic, it is now the time to go back and assess what we did best and what we missed out.

This year’s theme “The Evidence: A Roundtable Discussion on HIV and AIDS in the Philippines,” will surface and review the current evidence on what is really happening in the country and trace where are we now. There are six themed sessions: Integration of HIV and AIDS in the Education Curriculum, HIV Counseling and Testing, HIV Testing for Minors, Anti-Retroviral (ARV) Treatment in Pregnant Women, ARV Treatment Guidelines, and Human Rights on HIV and AIDS. Distinguished speakers who are experts from the region will elaborate on the best practices that may be effective at the regional level, local program implementers will discuss current policies, coverage extent of reach and challenges, and people living with HIV (PLHIV) will share their personal experiences and advocacy agenda points for consideration.

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We are inviting you to join us on this important event. Let us talk, discuss and look at ways on how to can move forward. Through continued and strengthened solidarity, we will be able to rise above the challenges and remain practical and strategic in approaches to ultimately curb the Philippine HIV epidemic. It is everyone’s concern. None of us can do this alone, but together, we can

The Quezon City government successfully launched the Service Delivery Network (SDN) for PLHIV last December 12, 2013 to serve as the platform of the delivery of a comprehensive package of services (health and related non-health) to persons living with HIV. The SDN will use as its guide the manual “Referral System for Care and Support Services for PLHIV and their Families in the Community” that was developed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) with the assistance from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), as endorsed by the Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC) to help strengthen the referral process and coordination mechanism, ensure the smooth provision of needed services, and tract outcomes of the individual referrals.

The launching was attended by Mayor Herbert Bautista, City Councilor Jessica CasteloDaza (District IV), Judy Chen (Officer-in-Charge, Office of Health, USAID), Patricia Luna (Director IV, Social Technology Bureau, DSWD), Councilor Eufemio C. Lagumbay (Chair, Committee on Health), and members of SDN for PLHIV in the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding. Also present was Dr. FerchitoAvelino, Head, PNAC Secretariat, and DOH-NEC.

The members of the SDN for PLHIV in Quezon City are the AIDS Society of the Philippines, East Avenue Medical Center, Klinika Bernardo, Lung Center of the Philippines, Philippine Red Cross – Quezon City Chapter, Pinoy Plus Association, Inc. Positive Action Foundation Philippines, Inc., Quezon City General Hospital, Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, San Lazaro Hospital, Social Services Development Department – QC and the Camillian Father’s Wood Water Center for Healing.

QC Mayor Bautista signs the Memorandum of Understanding with Members of the HIV Service Delivery Network for People Living with HIV in Quezon City

Participants representing members of the Service Delivery Network for PLHIV in Quezon City

Eligibility

No fees will be collected.

Elimination rounds

In the 1st round, poets will read pieces (already written, contemporary or otherwise) and will be judged by their interpretation and performance.

There is no other urgent time than today for health care providers to receive HIV-positive individuals at our health service facilities. It is also imperative to regard counseling as crucial and essential.

The AIDS Society of the Philippines (ASP), in partnership with the Philippine Obstetrics and Gynecological Society Foundation, Inc. (POGS) Women Reproductive Health Advocacy Committee (WRHAC), embarked on a pilot workshop on “Appreciating HIV and AIDS Counseling” on June 13 and 14, 2013 to build awareness and understanding of the process of counseling on HIV and AIDS and appreciating the need for counseling skills, specifically in the conduct of pre and post test counseling.

Dr. Jose Narciso Melchor Sescon, a fellow of POGS and currently the president of ASP, was the team’s lead trainer for the workshop. Dr. Sescon recalled that “counseling was not part of any medical curriculum – unlike in other paramedical courses such as nursing and social work, but it is still an assurance that they can effectively handle HIV and AIDS counseling processes.” He said, “It is very timely that POGS members be acquainted with what and how the counseling process is correctly undertaken.”

Brother Lito explaining the importance of effective communication

“Counseling is a dynamic process between the counselor and the client, undertaking a common ground, working towards a pragmatic course of action that is realistic and time-bound”, said Dr. Sescon. “At all times, HIV and AIDS counseling is client-centered based and it is where informed decisions are made.”

The entire workshop content was culled from POGS 2012 edition: “A Silent Infection: A Sourcebook on HIV and AIDS Competency.” The primer workshop used lectures, case studies, role-plays and other forms of learning methodologies and techniques. A total of 33 workshop participants attended, 25 of them completed the 2-day appreciation training. All were OB GYN consultants sent by their respective departments from the different POGS-accredited hospitals in Metro Manila, including representatives from Batangas and Cavite City.

The workshop was opened by Dr. Mario Bernardino, committee chair of POGS WRHWA. The “Getting to know you” session was a lively Bingo social activity wherein participants moved around and searched for partners, making way for formal introductions. In the first topic, “Understanding HIV and AIDS”, Dr Nerissa Sescon FPCP, FPSMID, elaborated on the basics of HIV biology, life cycle, modes of transmission, and prevention. Her lecture also explained antiretroviral therapy and information as to where to link HIV services.

Dr. Mario Bernardo opening the event.

Dr. Sescon provided the “Global situation vis-à-vis the local situation of HIV and AIDS in the Philippines”, followed by the “HIV continuum of risks”, in which participants identified a full range of sexual activities and classified them according to the risks of contracting HIV. Dr. Sescon stated that the risks for HIV are different with the risks of contracting other sexually transmitted infections (STI) and health workers have to know this by heart.

Dr. Sescon explained and demonstrated the proper use of condoms in the next session on “Correct and consistent condom use”. The session revealed the fact that most of the OB GYN participants do not know how to use a condom.

Dr. Sescon demonstrating the proper use of condoms

The “Psychosocial dimensions of HIV and AIDS” and “All about communication and counseling processes”, were provided by Dr. Anjoy Aguadera and Bro. Lito Cruz respectively. Dr. Aguadera presented a case study that served as a springboard for discussing bio-psychosocial events in the life of a person living with HIV and AIDS. Bro. Cruz emphasized the need to revisit health care providers’ language styles in dealing with “clients”, a term best referred to patients who are undergoing counseling, and how counseling has to highlight verbal and non-verbal cues in communication. Dr. Aguadera also presented the differences between “Voluntary counseling and testing” and “Provider-initiated Counseling and Testing”.

In the session on the AIDS Law or RA 8504, Dr. Sescon stressed the relevant provisions for health service providers to know. He said it is imperative to inform, educate and reduce the risk all patients contracting the virus and cautioned against giving misleading information to clients, such as condoms having holes. Dr. Sescon said the law clearly articulates that an HIV test would need a written informed consent from the client, coupled with the conduct of pre and post test counseling.  On confidentiality and disclosure issues, he said it is important that a health care provider knows to whom an HIV test is conducted and disclosed. For each violation of the law, there are corresponding penalties and sanctions to include revocation of medical licenses of the health care provider and health facility.

Participants took turns simulating a counseling session

Bro. Lito Cruz’s session on the “Different Stages of Counseling” entailed a discussion and an actual role-play of what constitutes counseling and what does not. Lorna Garcia, president of Babae Plus, facilitated a review of safer sex practices and condom use.

The participants took turns in counselor and client roles for them to experience how it is done. After a synthesis on learning processes, Dr. Sescon engaged the participants in a “Wildfire” that simulates a client’s HIV test to the time the test result is revealed.

Dr. Ditas Decena, POGS PRO, congratulated the OB-GYN participants for a fruitful and meaningful workshop initiative and for all participants during the closing ceremony. Post test and evaluation of the workshop was conducted to complete the session.

Participants of the appreciation course

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