The Civil Service Commission (CSC) in the Philippines offers a Supervisory Development Course (SDC) to enhance the capabilities of government supervisors. This program is structured into multiple tracks designed to equip supervisors with the necessary skills and knowledge to manage teams and achieve organizational goals effectively. 

Elaboration:

The SDC is a key component of the CSC's efforts to improve the quality of leadership and management within the public sector. IThe SDC is a key component of the CSC's efforts to improve the quality of leadership and management within the public sector. It is typically structured into three tracks: 

• Track 1: The New Supervisor – Making a Difference:
  This track focuses on foundational leadership skills, helping supervisors re-examine their approach to work, enhance their commitment, and drive personal and professional growth. 

• Track 2: Supervisory Skills Development
  This track delves deeper into supervisory principles and techniques, including effective communication, conflict resolution, performance management, and team building. 

• Track 3: Advanced Supervisory Skills Development:
  This track builds upon the previous two, providing advanced strategies for managing teams, fostering ethical leadership, and achieving organizational objectives. 

Team Building refers to a set of activities, strategies, or exercises designed to improve the way team members work together. The main goal is to strengthen collaboration, trust, communication, and overall team performance.

CORE VALUES

1. Professionalism - We perform our duties with competence, efficiency, and integrity, upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct. 

2. Responsiveness - We anticipate and respond swiftly, efficiently, and appropriately to the needs of the people, especially during emergencies and in delivering essential health services. 

3. Integrity - We uphold honesty, transparency, and accountability in all our actions. 

4. Commitment - We dedicate ourselves to the health and well-being of the Filipino people. 

5. Excellence - We strive for the highest standards in health service and professionalism. 

DTTB stands for Doctors to the Barrios, a program under the Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines.

Overview:

• Purpose: To provide medical services to geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) in the Philippines.

• Participants: Licensed physicians who volunteer to serve as Municipal Health Officers (MHOs).

• Duration: Typically a 2-year deployment.

Goals:

Improve healthcare access in rural communities.

• • Strengthen local health systems.

  • Encourage young doctors to serve in public health and community service.

A DTTB Exit Conference is an official culminating activity conducted at the end of a Doctor to the Barrios (DTTB) volunteer’s two-year deployment. It serves several key purposes and typically involves both the DTTBs and relevant stakeholders from the DOH, LGUs  (Local Government Units), and partner agencies. 

The Family Planning Competency-Based Training (FPCBT) Level 1 is a foundational training course conducted by the Department of Health (DOH) Philippines through its National Family Planning Program, in collaboration with partners such as POPCOM and local government units. This training aims to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to provide quality family planning services. 

Objective:
To ensure that healthcare providers (doctors, nurses, midwives) are competent to provide basic family planning services, including counseling, provision of pills, condoms, injectables, and referral for other methods.

🔹 Core Competencies Developed:

1. Family Planning Counseling

   • Client-centered counseling

   • Addressing myths and misconceptions

   • Informed choice and voluntarism

2. Provision of Modern FP Methods

   • Oral contraceptive pills (COCs, POPs)

   • Injectable contraceptives (DMPA

   • Male and female condoms

3. Screening and Eligibility Check

   • Using WHO Medical Eligibility Criteria (MEC)

   • Screening clients for appropriate FP methods

4. Referral System

   • For long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) and permanent methods

   • Coordination with trained FP Level 2/3 providers