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HEALTH  RESEARCH  AND DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM IN REGION 12

(HRDC-12)

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN

(PROPOSED)

VISION:

To establish a vibrant, dynamic and responsible health research consortium in Region XII for the attainment of national and global health goals.

MANDATE AND MISSION

HRDC12 shall be mandated to establish unified regional   R & D management body to carry out  policies and implement health science and technology activities that will redound to the development of the  region and the country as a whole.  It shall promote cooperation and integrate all health research efforts and stakeholders in the region to ensure that research will contribute to evidence-informed health policies and actions.

OBJECTIVES

General:

To  strengthen the system of collaboration in Region 12 to develop and enhance capacity of institutions engaged, and which has interest in health  research, as a strategy too improve the health conditions in the region..

Specifically, the consortium aims to:

1. Identify priority regional health problems for research;
2. Identify and implement priority research programs and projects targeting identified priority health problems;
3. Develop and/or enhance health research and development activities;
4. Establish a system of collaboration and resource sharing in undertaking health researches;
5. Generate resources for health-related researches consistent with the national and regional research agenda;
6. Develop capability in human resources, facilities and other infrastructure for health and nutrition researches;
7. Promote the utilization of health research findings;
8. Serve as clearinghouse for all health-related researches; and
9. Develop mechanisms and implement strategies to  ensure long-term viability of the consortium.

STRATEGIES:

The above objectives shall be carried through the following strategies:

1. Inventory of research capabilities and resources in member-institutions;
2. Identification of resources required by member institutions in pursuing specific health research activities;
3. Develop mechanisms for sharing resources and research capabilities;
4. Identify priority health research areas for Region 12 and develop mechanism the mechanism for coordination among stakeholders;
5. Design manpower development programs and their mechanisms for implementation;
6. Collaborate with health and allied agencies, government and private institutions in the effective use of new research findings;
7. Collect and disseminate new research information;
8. Develop a regional research utilization plan that should be aligned with the National Unified Health Research Agenda;
9. Conduct team/community building activities fostering unity within and among member-institutions; and
10. Develop mechanisms for establishing linkages between and among health research and research institutions outside Region 12.

Governing Board:

1. Hon. Haja Sittie Shayma Dr. Zenaida P. HR Laidan – Chair
2. Hon. Abdullah B. Dumama, Jr. – Co-chair
3. Hon. Dr. Carmen V. Dormitorio – Member
4. Hon. Reverend Ernesto M. Frias – Member
5. Hon. Dr. Arturo C. Sobong – Member
6. Hon. Fr. Eduardo G.  Tanudtanud, OMI – Member
7. Hon. Bro. Wilfredo E. Lubrico, FMS – Member
8. Hon. Dr. Virgilio G. Oliva – Member
9. Hon. Dr. Dingan C. Ali – Member
10. Hon. Dr. Makalutang B. Luna – Member
11. Hon. Atty. Abdurrahman T. Canacan – Member
12. Hon. Dr. Nelson T. Binag – Member

Technical Working Group  -

As agreed during the First meeting,  the members of the Governing Board shall designate  permanent and alternate representatives to this group.

The secretariat shall be furnished copies of the Special Orders for documentation.

Committees:

The composition of the committees shall be as follows:

1. RESEARCH MANAGEMENT (8)

Representatives from:

• DOST -12
• University of Southern Mindanao
• Mindanao State University – General Santos City Campus
• Sultan Kudarat Polytechnic State College
• Cotabato Foundation College for Science and Technology
• Cotabato City State Polytechnic College
• Notre Dame of Marbel University
• Notre Dame University

B.  HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (6)

Representatives from:

• DOST – 12
• Commission on Higher Education – 12
• Notre Dame University
• Notre Dame of Marbel University
• University of Southern Mindanao
• Mindanao State University – GSC

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C.   ETHIC REVIEW COMMITTEE (6)

• DOST – 12
• Center for Health Development – 12
• Cotabato Medical Foundation College, Inc.
• Brokenshire College of SOCSARGEN
• Notre Dame University
• Notre Dame of Marbel University
• University of Southern Mindanao
• Mindanao State University-GSC

D.  RESEARCH, INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION,

UTILIZATION AND PROMOTION (7)

Representatives from:

• DOST -12
• MSU-GSC
• USM
• NDU
• NDMU
• SKPSC
• CFCST
• CCSPC

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