Contact Tracer Salary In the Philippines Revealed By Interior Secretary Año
CONTACT TRACER SALARY IN PHILIPPINES – Recently, the Philippine government announced plans of hiring 50,000 contact tracers for COVID-19 positive patients.
Among the issues faced by the Philippines with regard to the pandemic response is poor contact tracing. As such, the PNP previously said they would hire chismosas to conduct contact tracing.
READ: Chismosas Only There To “Help” In Contact Tracing – PNP
But, after a few months, it seems like the government has made progress in terms of its contact tracing capacity. But, how much would contact tracers get paid in the Philippines?
According to an article from ABS-CBN, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said successful applicants would earn a salary of around P18,000. This would be an equivalent to salary grade 9.
Meanwhile, he noted that the bulk of these contact tracers would be stationed in Metro Manila, Region 3, and CALABARZON. “Priority muna sa probinsiya niya at sa city at kung mag spike ng outbreak sa ibang region ay expected na pwede siyang dalin doon anywhere in the region”, the DILG secretary said.
So, who could become a contact tracer?
As per the article, those who are degree holders would be given priority. Likewise, those who completed a 2-year course in the medical or criminal investigation would be prioritized as well.
Uunahin muna sana nating degree holder, with NBI and police clearance at papasa din siya sa ibang test natin. Basta qualified. Mga OFW bibigyan natin sila ng priority
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