Kristine Ann Carandang

• Implemented the training management processes for trainings on values, field investigation, preliminary investigation, trial advocacy and administrative adjudication, and supervised the training staff in doing the same
• Provided technical expertise in objective setting, identification of indicators for evaluation of performance, incorporation of evaluation in training activities, research methods and tool development among others
• Initiated and led various projects and system changes such as the conduct of a workload analysis and structuring the shift to e-training during the pandemic

• Assisted the Overall Deputy Ombudsman (ODO) in conducting, evaluating and supervising the various activities of the office to ensure compliance to state and institutional policies, rules and regulations
• Directed, monitored, evaluated and provided timely feedback on the work of direct subordinates
• Proposed recommendations to proposals, routine reports, research, and studies on research methods, data/result presentation, cohesiveness and clarity among others approved by the ODO and implemented by the relevant units

Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR) Fellow

(Advancing Health through Evidence-Assisted Decisions with Health Policy and Systems Research (AHEAD) HPSR Fellowship Program of the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, Department of Science Technology)

• Produced and used research evidence to influence national policy-making and legislation, and program, development and implementation
• Collaboratively completed a research brief and health policy and system research to influence policy-making in relation to quality of health systems and health systems strengthening

• Provided evidence-informed recommendations on policy/technical reviews and critical appraisal of research and proposed policies, programs and laws, and provided the same during stakeholder consultations on various proposed laws and/or internal and external policies and programs

• Provided clinical, administrative and training services in a government-run university hospital
• Provided direct and indirect occupational therapy services, individually or in groups, in both outpatient and inpatient settings to children and adults with psychosocial or physical dysfunctions
• Performed various administrative functions relating to the following administrative positions held: Assistant Chief and Training Committee Head (2016-2017), Clinical Training Coordinator (2013-2014), Advanced Clinical Training and Volunteer Training Coordinator (2013), Finance Officer and Special Disbursement Officer (2012-2013), Management Information System Officer (2011), Records, Documentation and Library Officer (2010-2011) 
• Trained and supervised subordinate personnel in the conduct of specialized direct and indirect occupational therapy service provision, training and supervision of interns, and fabrication of splints, braces and other orthotic devices
• Actively participated in weekly interdisciplinary case conferences
• Initiated and led various projects and system changes such as Zero Backlog Project to accommodate around 700 pediatric clients in waitlist, creation of digital management information system and grading system to improve efficiency in data entry and report generation, revision of indicators of performance and respective rating criteria to decrease tendency to grade subjectively
• Annually reviewed, redesigned and implemented clinical training programs; and conducted various seminar-workshops for students, professionals and the general public

Asian Institute of Management

Master of Science in Data Science

Makati City, Philippines

2021 – Present

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES OPEN UNIVERSITY

Post-graduate Diploma in International Health

Laguna, Philippines

2012 – 2016

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES MANILA

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Manila, Philippines

2005 – 2009

Achievements: Dean’s Lister (2nd Semester, 2008-2009); College Scholar (2005-2006)