Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Cheryl Dumay Buhong

Cheryl Dumay Buhong

Public Health Manager
Bauang, Province Of La Union

Summary

A public health leader with a proven track record of collaborative and innovative projects, programs and activities transforming communities in the Ilocos Region and beyond grounded on integrity, compassion and excellence.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Officer IV/Section Head

Department Of Health-Ilocos Center For Health Development
City Of San Fernando, La Union
01.2022 - 08.2025
  • Led 30-35 dedicated staff with an average annual budget of Php 60M for the implementation of programs, projects and activities for three (3) units namely, Health Promotion Unit, Health Facility Development and Communications Management Unit
  • Created and/or transformed the health landscape in the Ilocos Region through the creation of healthy communities, healthy learning institutions, healthy health facilities and healthy workplaces
  • Established effective relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally including Healthcare Without Harm-Southeast Asia, World Health Organization, Development Academy of the Philippines and the Philippine Green Building Initiative, Inc for better health outcomes

Physician-on-duty

Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis Center
Agoo, La Union
02.2020 - 05.2021
  • Responsible in the pre-dialysis examination of all hemodialysis patients and management of intradialytic and post dialytic complications
  • Conducted thorough physical examinations for accurate diagnosis, leading to effective treatment strategies.
  • Coordinated patient referrals with specialists for optimal continuity of care throughout treatment process.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.

Medical Officer III

Ilocos Training And Regional Medical Center
City Of San Fernando, La Union
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Supported the hospital operations by providing quality medical care to adult patients in the Internal Medicine Department and other clinical departments as appropriate

Physician-on-duty

Fresenius Kidney Care Dialyisis Center
City Of San Fernando, La Union
10.2018 - 12.2018
  • Responsible in the pre-dialysis examination of all hemodialysis patients and management of intradialytic and post dialytic complications
  • Conducted thorough physical examinations for accurate diagnosis, leading to effective treatment strategies.

General Physician

Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc
Cavite
05.2017 - 09.2017
  • Met with more than 20-30 patients each day in a dynamic setting
  • Conducted physical examination and medical interview to come up with a the most accurate diagnosis for proper health education and support
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices, contributing to overall community wellbeing.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop integrated care strategies for complex cases involving multiple medical issues or comorbidities.

Medical Resident

Manilamed Medical Center
Manila
01.2017 - 04.2017
  • Met and managed adult patients admitted in the wards with the guidance of senior residents and attending physicians
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop integrated care strategies for complex cases involving multiple medical issues or comorbidities.

Rural Health Physician (Doctor-to-the-Barrio)

Department Of Health
Ivana, Batanes And Solana, Cagayan
10.2014 - 10.2016
  • Steered the development of the rural health units into a functional organization providing quality, appropriate and compassionate healthcare to all its constituents
  • Developed innovative projects to address identified gaps in the communities

Education

No Degree - Women Executive Leadership

Asian Institute Management, Makati, Philippines
03.2024

No Degree - Leadership in Strategic Management

Asian Institute Management, Makati, Philippines
03.2023

No Degree - Leadership in Strategic Communication

Johns Hopkins University, Maryland, USA
10.2022

Master in Public Management - Health Systems And Development

Development Academy of The Philippines, Tagaytay City, Philippines
10.2016

Doctor of Medicine -

Emilio Aguinaldo College, Manila, Philippines
05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of The Philippines-Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
05.2009

Skills

Strategic Communication

Leadership Skills

Work Ethic

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability and flexibility

Timeline

Medical Officer IV/Section Head - Department Of Health-Ilocos Center For Health Development
01.2022 - 08.2025
Physician-on-duty - Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis Center
02.2020 - 05.2021
Medical Officer III - Ilocos Training And Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - 11.2019
Physician-on-duty - Fresenius Kidney Care Dialyisis Center
10.2018 - 12.2018
General Physician - Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc
05.2017 - 09.2017
Medical Resident - Manilamed Medical Center
01.2017 - 04.2017
Rural Health Physician (Doctor-to-the-Barrio) - Department Of Health
10.2014 - 10.2016
Asian Institute Management - No Degree, Women Executive Leadership
Asian Institute Management - No Degree, Leadership in Strategic Management
Johns Hopkins University - No Degree, Leadership in Strategic Communication
Development Academy of The Philippines - Master in Public Management, Health Systems And Development
Emilio Aguinaldo College - Doctor of Medicine,
University of The Philippines-Diliman - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Cheryl Dumay BuhongPublic Health Manager