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HTA TECHNICAL SECRETARIAT UNIT
The HTA Technical Secretariat Unit (TS Unit) provides the HTA Council with the necessary information and resources for discharging its duties under the UHC Law including the conduct of needed orientation and training programs for newly appointed members of the HTA Council. The unit will also serve as the custodian of relevant documents and material including the minutes of the meetings and signed reports/recommendations by the HTA Council. Furthermore, the unit manages official communications between HTA Philippines and external entities. This unit also handles platforms for social engagements, such as creation and dissemination of publicity materials.
HTA POLICY, PLANNING AND EVALUATIONS UNIT
The HTA Policy, Planning and Evaluation Unit (PPE Unit) is responsible mainly for the validation of external assessments; the conduct of in-house HTAs including the engagement with stakeholders as needed during topic assessments; the updating of the methods guide in collaboration with the Council; and, the development of policies and guidelines related to the implementation of HTA.
HTA RESEARCH MANAGEMENT UNIT
The HTA Research Management Unit (RM Unit) is responsible for managing externally commissioned assessments, and for establishing the HTA Research Network (HTA RN).
The creation of the HTA RN and the process of commissioning out topics to members of the Network is detailed in a guideline separate from this document. Nevertheless, the assessment groups of the HTA RN adhere to the processes and methods prescribed in the latest versions of the HTA Process and Methods Guide.
HTA ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
The Administrative Unit (AU) provides administrative, human resource management, procurement, financial, supply and general services. The AU is also in charge of providing legal and information technology (IT) functions, and facilitates the division’s correspondence with DOST and other stakeholders with regard to administrative rules and regulations, and the division’s adherence to the said measures and policies set by DOST.