Adrian Jerel de Leon

Public health and program operations professional with 10+ years of progressively responsible experience spanning community- and facility-based health programs, regional implementation, grant management, monitoring and evaluation, health systems coordination, and team leadership. Experienced in translating program objectives into field implementation, using KPIs and performance evidence to identify barriers and improve delivery, and coordinating with government agencies, health facilities, development partners, and implementing teams. Led operations across 5 regions, 28 sites, and 75 personnel, with demonstrated improvements in turnaround time and productivity.

Current work with ADB's BUILD UHC technical assistance adds experience in UHC performance monitoring, management reporting, implementation planning, and multi-partner coordination.

Program Management Expert at Asian Development Bank (ADB) (2026-07 – Present)

Provide program management, M&E, and technical coordination support for a universal health care technical assistance program (TA-6832 PHI: BUILD UHC), contributing to implementation planning, performance monitoring, and management follow-through.

• Develop integrated monitoring frameworks and executive dashboards linking workstreams, KPIs, implementation phases, deliverables, timelines, evidence requirements, regional performance, and reporting responsibilities.
• Track implementation progress, emerging bottlenecks, technical deliverables, and priority management actions to strengthen accountability and outcome-focused program oversight.
• Contribute to alignment of ADB, PhilHealth, and Global Fund monitoring and reporting approaches and participate in partner discussions that translate implementation priorities into measurable actions and management tools.

Regional Coordinator – Public Health Programs at Philippine Business for Social Progress (2021-10 – 2026-07)

Led regional implementation and operations across 5 regions and 28 sites, overseeing 75 personnel and supporting consistent program delivery, performance, and compliance across geographically dispersed teams.

• Provided leadership and implementation support to regional and site teams, including performance monitoring, coaching, issue resolution, and follow-through on program priorities and deliverables.
• Coordinated extensively with DOH Centers for Health Development, LGUs, healthcare facilities, and implementing partners to address implementation barriers and strengthen regional and local program delivery.
• Monitored program performance through KPIs, dashboards, field reports, and regular reviews, using data to identify gaps, prioritize interventions, and support management decision-making.
• Led operational and process improvements that contributed to a 30% improvement in turnaround time and a 60% increase in operational productivity.
• Supported compliance, reporting quality, risk identification, and resolution of operational issues to maintain program standards and continuity.

Program Officer – Public Health Programs at Philippine Business for Social Progress (2021-02 – 2021-10)

Supported regional implementation of public health programs, coordinating program activities with field teams, government counterparts, healthcare facilities, and implementing partners.

• Monitored implementation progress and program performance, reviewed field reports and data, and followed up on identified gaps, operational concerns, and priority actions.
• Provided implementation support to regional and site teams to address operational challenges and maintain continuity and quality of program delivery.
• Consolidated and analyzed program information and prepared technical and management reports to support performance reviews, planning, and program decision-making.
• Participated in stakeholder coordination and program review activities to align implementation priorities, address field-level concerns, and strengthen achievement of program objectives.

Hospital Engagement Officer / Monitoring & Evaluation at FHI 360 (2018-11 – 2019-11)

Conducted operational readiness assessments and hospital engagement for tertiary hospitals across Region IV-A CALABARZON, coordinating with hospitals, healthcare providers, regional stakeholders, and implementing partners.

• Supported M&E through collection, consolidation, analysis, and reporting of implementation data and developed monitoring tools and dashboards for timely program oversight.
• Supported implementation of hospital operational standards and policies aligned with DOH requirements and public health objectives.

Program Officer – Monitoring & Evaluation (NTRL) at Philippine Business for Social Progress (2018-08 – 2018-11)

Managed monitoring and reporting for 3,000+ program cases monthly, including data consolidation, quality assurance, validation, reporting compliance, and coordination with treatment facilities and laboratories.

• Developed M&E tools, reporting systems, and implementation trackers and improved reporting efficiency through automation and process enhancement.
• Supported quality assurance and validation of reports and technical documentation consistent with program and donor standards.

Program Officer – Grant Management at Philippine Business for Social Progress (2014-01 – 2018-08)

Managed implementation support across 23 treatment facilities and 3 regions, coordinating with DOH, healthcare facilities, regional offices, and implementing partners to maintain program execution, grant compliance, and reporting timelines.

• Supported facility expansion and onboarding, implementation monitoring, reporting consolidation, operational problem-solving, and supervision of facility staff.

Technical Program Officer at Philippine Business for Social Progress (2013-10 – 2013-12)

Supported PMDT implementation, facility coordination, monitoring and evaluation, report consolidation, and operational documentation for TB program expansion.

Clinic Nurse at Philippine Business for Social Progress (2011-02 – 2013-10)

Provided facility- and community-based support to patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis, including treatment monitoring, counseling, patient follow-up, and continuity-of-care coordination.

• Conducted patient tracking and home visits to support treatment adherence, identify barriers to care, and facilitate appropriate follow-up with healthcare providers.
• Maintained patient records and program documentation and coordinated with patients, families, healthcare providers, and program teams to support treatment outcomes.