Primary Care Physician

Care Center Clinic; Davao City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Center Clinic in Davao City seeks an experienced physician to lead clinical care and oversee facility operations. You will provide general medical consultations, manage acute and chronic illnesses, prescribe medications, and promote preventive care.

As Head of Facility you will supervise staff, ensure regulatory compliance (PhilHealth), monitor service quality, and coordinate with management for program implementation. Strong leadership and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold MD or equivalent and be PRC-licensed.
• Accredited PhilHealth Professional (YAKAP/KONSULTA).
• Experience in community health or LGU-based practice preferred.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with healthcare IT systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general medical consultations and manage acute/ chronic illnesses.
• Prescribe medications and promote preventive care.
• Maintain medical records and ensure proper referrals.
• Oversee daily operations, staff scheduling, and workflow.
• Supervise healthcare staff and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with management and stakeholders for program implementation.
• Submit regular reports on clinical and operational performance.
• Represent the facility in meetings and external engagements.
• Implement clinical guidelines and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Address patient concerns and ensure high standards of patient care and safety.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Health records management

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Telehealth awareness

Education

MD/DO

Active PRC license

Community health / LGU experience

Tools

Healthcare IT systems

Billing & reporting tools

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.