The Medical Officer III is a Schools Division Office position in the Department of Education (DepEd). This page sets out the job description: salary grade, reporting line, job summary, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) qualification standards, and the duties for each key result area. It is meant for physicians thinking of applying, and for school and division staff who work with the division’s health and nutrition programs.
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Position at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Medical Officer III |
| Salary grade | 21 |
| Governance level | Schools Division Office |
| Unit or division | School Governance and Operations Division |
| Reports to | Chief Education Supervisor |
Where the position fits
The Medical Officer III works under the School Governance and Operations Division of the Schools Division Office. This division helps schools and learning centers create a good environment for teaching and learning. It also supports the all-around development of learners and makes sure they are ready to learn. It does this by:
- planning resources and sharing them fairly
- developing staff
- giving technical assistance to schools
- building partnerships with stakeholders for more support
The position belongs to the division’s Health and Nutrition function. This function promotes a clean and healthy learning environment and supports the physical, psychological, and emotional well-being of learners. It identifies what schools and learning centers need to run lasting health and nutrition programs: resources, technical assistance, and capability. It also builds links with education stakeholders.
Job summary
The Medical Officer III promotes, protects, and maintains the physical and mental well-being of learners and their readiness to learn. The role does this in three ways:
- plans and develops strategies for health and nutrition programs
- supervises health personnel as they deliver and monitor health and nutrition services
- builds viable, sustainable partnerships with education partners and stakeholders
Qualification standards
These are the qualifications prescribed by the CSC:
- Education: Doctor of Medicine. A master’s degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Management, Health Education, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience: At least 1 year of relevant experience in the practice of medicine.
- Eligibility: RA 1080 (passing the Physician Licensure Examination).
- Training: 4 hours of relevant training.
Duties and responsibilities
The duties are grouped by key result area.
Health program and services
- Plans and develops policies, strategies, and guidelines for the Schools Division Office’s health and nutrition programs.
- Monitors and evaluates the division’s school health and nutrition programs so they benefit learners directly.
- Prepares and submits regular accomplishment reports.
Nutrition program service
- Monitors, evaluates, and reports the nutritional status of learners in the Schools Division Office.
- Develops, designs, implements, evaluates, monitors, and reports sustainable feeding programs for learners identified as severely wasted or wasted.
- Makes sure nutrition programs follow nutritional standards in food preparation.
Partnership
- Establishes, maintains, and sustains partnerships and agreements with other agencies and stakeholders. These follow DepEd’s standards for health and nutrition programs.
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- DepEd Education Program Specialist II Job Description
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Other DepEd resources
- DepEd requirement of birth certificate
- DepEd no disruption of classes policy
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary grade of a DepEd Medical Officer III?
The Medical Officer III position is at Salary Grade 21.
Who does the Medical Officer III report to?
The Medical Officer III reports to the Chief Education Supervisor. The position sits in the School Governance and Operations Division of the Schools Division Office.
What are the qualifications for DepEd Medical Officer III?
Applicants need a Doctor of Medicine degree, with a master’s in Public Health, Public Administration, Management, Health Education, or a related field preferred. They also need at least 1 year of relevant medical practice, RA 1080 eligibility (Physician Licensure Examination), and 4 hours of relevant training.
What does a DepEd Medical Officer III do?
The Medical Officer III plans, monitors, and evaluates the division’s health and nutrition programs and reports learners’ nutritional status. The role also runs feeding programs for wasted and severely wasted learners and builds partnerships with agencies and stakeholders.
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