Primary Care Physician

Pharmacare; Davao City; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmacare in Davao City seeks a senior physician to lead clinical and administrative operations. You will provide care, manage staff, ensure PhilHealth compliance, and drive quality improvement while coordinating with management and partners.

Applicants should hold an MD with active PRC license, have PhilHealth accreditation, and experience in community health or LGU-based practice. Strong communication and IT literacy are essential.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent with active PRC license.
• Accredited PhilHealth Care Professional / YAKAP/KONSULTA.
• Experience in Community Health or LGU-based practice preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective communicator with ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with healthcare IT systems or process improvement methods.
• Interest or background in healthcare innovation, medical technology, or research.

Responsibilities

• Provide general medical consultations, diagnosis, and treatment for patients.
• Manage acute and chronic illnesses and prescribe medications.
• Promote preventive care, health education, and wellness programs.
• Oversee daily operations, staff scheduling, and workflow as Head of Facility.
• Supervise and mentor healthcare staff; ensure compliance with policies.
• Submit regular reports and represent the facility in meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Healthcare management

Community health

Medical documentation

Telemedicine

Education

MD or equivalent

PRC license

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

A. Clinical Duties (Primary Care Physician):

• Provide general medical consultations, diagnosis, and treatment for patients
• Manage acute and chronic illnesses
• Prescribe medications and ensure rational drug use
• Promote preventive care, health education, and wellness programs
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Ensure proper referral of patients to specialists or higher-level facilities when needed
• Support teleconsultation services, if applicable

B. Leadership & Administrative Duties (Head of Facility):

• Oversee daily operations of the facility, including staff scheduling and workflow
• Supervise and mentor healthcare staff (nurses, encoders, allied personnel)
• Ensure compliance with PhilHealth policies and other regulatory requirements
• Monitor facility performance, patient volume, and service quality
• Ensure proper documentation, billing, and reporting processes
• Coordinate with management, partners, and stakeholders for program implementation

C. Quality & Patient Care Management:

• Ensure high standards of patient care and safety
• Implement clinical guidelines and protocols
• Address patient concerns and resolve complaints
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives

D. Reporting & Coordination:

• Submit regular reports on clinical and operational performance
• Represent the facility in meetings and external engagements

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent, with active PRC license.
• Must be an Accredited PhilHealth Care Professional / YAKAP/KONSULTA.
• Experience in Community Health or LGU-Based practice is highly preferred
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective communicator with ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with healthcare IT systems, digital health solutions, or process improvement methodologies (preferred).
• Strong interest or background in healthcare innovation, medical technology, or research.