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Jun 2025
JOB OPENING: Nurse
Roots of Health is seeking a Nurse. This position reports to the Clinical Programs Manager and works in close coordination with the HIV Programs Manager, the Nurse will fulfill tasks relating to clinical service delivery. This is a full-time position in Puerto Princesa City with a probation period up to six months, depending on performance. Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include PhilHealth, SSS, Pagibig, health insurance, 10 paid vacation
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Jun 2025
JOB OPENING: HIV Care Coordinator
Roots of Health is looking for an HIV Care Coordinator. Reporting to the HIV and Health Systems Director and HIV Program Manager, the HIV Care Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the delivery of HIV-related services at Roots of Health. The HIV Care Coordinator will provide direct support to People with HIV (PWH) and individuals at risk, through compassionate case management, treatment adherence support, psychosocial counseling, and referral
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Jun 2025
JOB OPENING: IT Officer
Roots of Health is looking for an IT Officer. Reporting to the HR and Admin Director, this position will be part of the Admin Team and will play a key role in supporting the entire organization. The IT Officer will assist UNK staff in ensuring the effective and timely provision of IT support, particularly in the management of critical database systems including clinic databases and other related platforms. In addition,
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Jun 2025
JOB OPENING: Fundraising Officer (Remote/Hybrid)
Roots of Health is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Fundraising Officer to support our fundraising and visibility efforts. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role is ideal for a strong writer and creative communicator who is eager to contribute both to big-picture fundraising strategy and day-to-day implementation. The role will balance two core functions: Resource Mobilization: Supporting the Executive Director and leadership team in identifying funding opportunities, preparing compelling
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May 2025
JOB OPENING: Executive Assistant (Remote)
Roots of Health is seeking an Executive Assistant. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Executive Assistant (EA) plays a vital role in enhancing the effectiveness of Roots of Health’s leadership team. This position ensures seamless coordination across executive priorities by providing high-level administrative and strategic support to the Executive Director—and, as needed, to the Deputy Director and Executive Committee. The EA is instrumental in managing schedules, streamlining communication, organizing key
As we join the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, we reflect on the legacy he leaves behind—a legacy of compassion, humility, and a deep commitment to the dignity of every person, especially the poor and marginalized. His leadership reminded us that faith is not about exclusion or fear, but about mercy, accompaniment, and the tireless pursuit of justice. At Roots of Health, we are guided by many of the
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Apr 2025
Breaking New Ground on our 15th Year!
Fifteen years ago, Roots of Health set out to transform lives through access to reproductive health care. Today, because of your unwavering support, we’re reaching more marginalized communities, expanding beyond Palawan, and pioneering new ways to serve. Your generosity pushes this progress, ensuring no one is left behind. Reaching the Marginalized In 2024, we focused on bringing our programs to new communities and populations: Indigenous Communities: During Indigenous Peoples (IP)
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Mar 2025
JOB OPENING: Finance Director
Roots of Health /Ugat ng Kalusugan is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of women and girls, and their communities, in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, in the Philippines. The organization’s primary objective is to empower women and young people to live healthy reproductive lives in Palawan, Philippines. We improve women’s reproductive health and decrease the number of unplanned pregnancies and HIV incidence by providing sexuality health education and access
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Mar 2025
13-Year-Olds with HIV are not the Problem
Roots of Health Statement March 25, 2025 Recent reports of a 13-year-old diagnosed with HIV in Palawan have sparked urgent concern, prompting increased screenings over the weekend. Yet public discourse has been clouded with misinformation and misplaced blame. Social media comment sections are replete with condemnations of adolescent promiscuity. People completely miss the fact that most sexual relationships involving minors are with adults – indeed, cases of statutory rape. The
A powerful photo exhibit, Sulyap: Katotohanan sa Mata ng Kabataan, was staged on March 14 at the NCCC Mall, showcasing realities faced by young Palaweños – including early pregnancy, child labor, poverty, and mental health struggles. Organized by Roots of Health in collaboration with Photovoices International, JCI Puerto Princesa Oil, and the Puerto Princesa City Youth Development Office, the one-day event featured the work of 13 youth advocates who used
