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Analysis of human resources for health in African Portuguese speaking countries (PALOP) - (the analysis is in Portuguese with summary in English)
A joint effort by the European Commission, which provided funding, WHO and the Institute of Tropical Medicine of Lisbon provides a first overview of its kind for this hitherto neglected area of investigation. Drawing on many sources of information from Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe, a picture of the diverse levels of challenges posed to the health systems and their workforce development challenges emerges. A synthesis brings together common problems experienced by the workforce of all countries under study, draws lessons from the educational systems in place, explores differences in policies, information systems and expenditure patterns and provides a baseline for discussion on finding solutions at the regional and country level. The publication is part of series Human resources for Health Observer (WHO/HQ).
Who are health managers ? Case studies from three African countries
A rapid descriptive assessment was undertaken in three African countries, namely Ethiopia, Ghana, the United Republic of Tanzania (mainland and Zanzibar) to gain an initial understanding of the management workforce for service delivery in these countries and to test selected criteria for assessing managers as part of the health workforce. The study was approached using the WHO framework on leadership and management of health services that identifies four essential conditions for effective management in health systems. The framework proposes that effective management requires an adequate number of managers with appropriate competencies, working with effective support systems in an enabling organizational environment. The study focused on the first two conditions and was intended to help provide better knowledge and data on who the managers of health services are, what their main characteristics are and how they are deployed and utilized to achieve service delivery goals. This initial study focused on persons leading health units such as districts, hospitals, provinces/regions and national directorates. Other managerial staff such as accountants, logisticians and general administrators were not included.
Human resources for health and aid effectiveness study in Mozambique
This report presents the results and conclusions of a case study conducted within the broader context of assessing resource flows into the development of human resources for health (HRH). Using the example of Mozambique, it examines whether the emerging policy focus on ‘aid effectiveness’ responds to the evident needs in scaling up HRH. The case study is based on a desk review completed during the development of an HRH strategic plan for Mozambique (2008-2013) and benefits from information gathered from a comprehensive range of analyses and studies.
Migration of health professionals in six countries: A synthesis report.
This report presents findings of a study conducted in October 2001-July 2002 on the migration of health professionals in four Anglophone and two Francophone African countries: Cameroon, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe. The report provides detailed information about migration patterns and numbers, reasons for migration, effects on the quality of health care and the policies being undertaken in the respective countries to reduce outward migration. Substantial proportions of health workers, ranging from 26% in Uganda to 68% in Zimbabwe, are thinking of emigrating to other countries. While intention cannot be considered a firm indicator of future trends, it is nonetheless a cause for concern. The most popular destinations cited by the respondents are the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA). In the Francophone countries surveyed, France and Canada also ranked high among the prospective destinations. The reasons for the intention to migrate vary. Economic factors were the most frequently cited, but there are also institutional factors such as declining health services, professional reasons (e.g. upgrading professional qualifications) and political factors such as crime and political violence.
Useful links for HRH Research and resources
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Human Resources for HealthIt is a free electronic publication covering all aspects of planning, training and management of health workforce. Its objective is to disseminate research related to the area of human resources for health. Published by Biomed Central with support from the World Health Organization(WHO), the journal editor in chief is Dr Mario Roberto Dal Poz and its editorial board consists of 40 recognized experts from the world.
Authors interested in publishing articles in the journal should send their manuscripts. Although published only in English, the magazine provides editorial support to authors who write in other languages. More details on http://www.human-resources-health.com |
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HRH Global Resource Centre
A Digital Library Devoted to Human Resources for Health (HRH)
The HRH Global Resource Center is a global library of human resources for health (HRH) resources focused on developing countries.
WHO COLLABORATING CENTERThe HRH for Africa Digital Resource Center is a knowledge management service of the WHO-funded global project implemented by the School of Public Health at the University of the Western Cape. The resource centre aims to make information about human resources for health in Africa accessible to a wider audience and to improve the visibility, utility and impact of existing studies and research on HRH in Africa. The focus of the HRH resource centre is on texts that are relevant to the study and practice of human resources for health. The project represents an attempt to enrich the World Wide Web with further African content.
More details on www.hrhforafrica.org.za/ |
