Ninez Arlene Ciego

Assisted with regulatory affairs for all research sites and studies, maintaining regulatory binders and ensuring compliance with IRB submissions. Created, updated, and maintained electronic regulatory binders and documentation for each protocol, addressing all regulatory action items and ensuring timely completion by staff.

Researched credible websites for daily news on cigarettes, tobacco, and vape, submitting daily summary reports. Classified the tone, medium, and format of relevant news articles, and provided recommendations for tobacco control advocacy in the Philippines.

Developed midterm evaluation methodology for Inclusive Eye Health Philippines, including site visits and activity schedules. Hired and trained local researchers, facilitated team briefings, and analyzed data for report production.

Gathered, consolidated, and reviewed raw data from baseline and midterm KAP surveys for the Disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction project. Provided comparative analysis of KAP results to offer programmatic and strategic suggestions for project implementation.

Designed and facilitated the Country Strategic Planning workshop, developing questionnaires for staff and leading sessions on participatory program review and SWOT analysis. Documented and interpreted workshop results, producing a comprehensive written report.

Researched comprehensive information on top tobacco players in the Philippines, analyzing their influence, reach, and strategies in the market. Provided detailed information on economic profiles, business structures, and legal statuses of tobacco companies.

Administered large-scale and long-term project grants from international funding, ensuring close program and financial monitoring and report writing. Coordinated capacity development activities and monitored project implementation of partner NGOs, providing technical assistance.

Developed and advocated health programs, coordinating trainings based on community health issues and providing technical support to colleagues and communities. Built and sustained partnerships with government and non-government stakeholders for health-related projects.

Provided administrative and technical support in the planning, implementation, supervision, monitoring, and evaluation of a project across three regions in the Philippines. Entered and reviewed data submitted by hospitals and health centers to monitor adherence to TB treatment.

Developed project proposals and facilitated implementation of development interventions across six programs using participatory techniques. Facilitated the activation of legally-mandated bodies and conducted annual community diagnoses to identify strengths and weaknesses.

Assisted the Hospital Research Committee by gathering data for the formulation of hospital research policies and agenda. Gathered and analyzed relevant clinical data to improve medical quality service and filed research proposals for review.

Gathered and wrote Review of Related Literatures on coconut oil and cardiovascular diseases through online and library research, and facilitated Key Informant Interviews. Coordinated with Research Investigators, prepared for consultative meetings, and summarized financial statements.

Studied Public Health at the University of the Philippines - Manila. Gained foundational knowledge in public health principles and practices.