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Human Resources for Health Programme and Workplan 2008-2009. Dr Ezekiel Nukuro Regional Adviser, HRD WPRO. Second AAAH Conference: 12-14 October 2007 Beijing, China. Outline of presentation. Overview of WPR HRH Programme WPR HRH Workplan 2008-2009
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Human Resources for Health Programme and Workplan 2008-2009 Dr Ezekiel Nukuro Regional Adviser, HRD WPRO. Second AAAH Conference: 12-14 October 2007 Beijing, China.
Outline of presentation • Overview of WPR HRH Programme • WPR HRH Workplan 2008-2009 • Possible areas for collaboration with AAAH
Mandate / Basis for HRH Programme • Resolution WHA57.19 (2004): ‘Challenge posed by the international migration of health personnel’ • Resolution WHA59.23 (2006): ‘Rapid scaling up of health workforce production’ • Resolution WHA59.27 (2006): ‘Strengthening nursing and midwifery’ • World Health report 2006: ‘Working together for Health’ Key messages, framework for action and workplan • Regional HRH strategy : Resolution WPR/RC57.R7
Key Guiding Principles for WPR HRH programme • Aligned with global HRH platforms & WHO global programme of work and medium term strategic plan (2008-2013). • Integrated with WHO priority areas of work - health systems strengthening and priority health intervention /initiatives. • Responsive to / support HRH needs of Member States: • Regional strategy on HRH 2006-2015
Key areas – HRH programme • Planning & development • Size, skill mix & distribution • Work environment & retention • Education and training. • Governance & management.
Pacific Open Learning Health Net (POLHN) • 16 Learning centres in 11 countries – internet access; website – www.polhn.org. • IT and basic computer training -enable workers to use for e-learning. • Health courses– tailor-made ones; accredited /certificated courses; online courses.800 + healthcare professionals • long-term business plan
WPR HRH WORKPLAN2008-2009 • Implementation of Regional HRH strategy • Advocacy, facilitate coordinated approach & partnership • Focused country support & capacity strengthening
WHO support : strategy implementation • Supporting the development of country-specific strategies and action plans (using the Strategy as guide where relevant). • Provide technical support - such as tools, guides, evidence, including best practices.
Advocacy, Coordinated approach, partnership. • Advocacy for commitment to HRH & resource mobilization • Engaging partners - coordinated approach to overcome HRH challenges • Harmonisation /alignment /Integration of HRH across programmes, sectors.
Focused support – capacity strengthening • Areas where WHO has the capability and advantage. • National leadership & coordination • HRH planning & management • Research, Information, knowledge, evidence
Potential areas for collaboration • Research and use of evidence for policy and actions – sharing of best practices. • HRH Database – country profiles • Partners in advocacy, resource mobilisation. • Strengthening institutional capacity and networks.