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Enhancing HRD Strategies in TB Control

This presentation outlines the strategic approach to Human Resources Development (HRD) in Tuberculosis (TB) control, addressing staff shortage, training needs, and organizational strengthening. It highlights the role of task force training and partnerships with key organizations. Key steps, guidelines, and outcomes of HRD initiatives are discussed towards sustainable TB control activities.

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Enhancing HRD Strategies in TB Control

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  1. Human resources development Inge Pool Training Officer,TBCTA

  2. Outline of presentation • Defining the problem • Strategic approach to HRD • Role of Task Force Training in HRD • Conclusion

  3. Defining the problem • Shortage of staff, due to e.g.: • poor working conditions • effects of HIV/AIDS on health workforce • Distribution of workforce • Lack of skilled staff HRD

  4. selection of participants: • information systems • being trained  performing well: • link with supervision & training-on-the-job • continuing education • communication  learning: • quality of training Defining the problem

  5. Goal for HRD for TB control Staff at different levels are competent to successfully implement and sustain TB control activities which • includes new and revised strategies and tools • addresses responsibilities of staff for both TB & HIV

  6. Steps in strategic approach to HRD • Review current situation and prepare short & medium term plans • In-service training • Follow-up and links to supervision • Information systems • TB control in basic training • Manage finances • Implement, monitor, evaluate & revise the plan

  7. Steps in strategic approach to HRD • Strengthen organizational structure • Focal point for training co-ordination • Training coordination group

  8. TB Coalition for Technical Assistance (TBCTA) • American Lung Association (ALA) • American Thoracic Society (ATS) • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) • International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD) • KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation • World Health Organization (WHO)

  9. Task Force Training Purpose Support NTPs, and academic and medical institutions to strengthen HRD in TB control

  10. Activities Task Force Training • Develop training guidelines/materials • Organize regional workshops for training focal points of HBCs

  11. Training guidelines/materials (1) Training for better TB control. HRD for TB control: a strategic approach within country support. WHO/CDS/TB/2002.301 Checklist for review of the training component of the National Tuberculosis Control programs. WHO/CDS/TB/2003.draft The training Co-ordinators handbook: basic skills and tools for managing HRD for TB control. WHO/CDS/TB/2002 draft

  12. Training guidelines/materials (2) Management of TB Training for Health Facility Staff. WHO/CDS/TB/2003.314

  13. Regional workshops • Goal • Enhance skills in needs assessment and HRD • Determine HRD needs, resources and barriers • to DOTS implementation in HBCs • Target audience • Training focal points/program managers HBCs • Technical consultants • USAID country persons

  14. Regional workshops • African region • 8 countries • The Netherlands, November 2002 • 3 days follow-up, Addis Ababa, November 2003 • Asian region • 6 countries • Bangkok, September 2003 • 3 days follow-up, Vietnam, November 2004

  15. Outcomes • Increased skills and knowledge in HRD • Shift in thinking from training to HRD • Plan for priority activities for HRD

  16. Common issues at workshops • Need for HRD coordinator • A lot of in-service training • Need for quality improvement • Need for curricula & materials • Problem of evaluation and follow-up • Need to strengthen basic/pre-service training • Gaps in availability of data for HRM and HRD

  17. Follow-up on HRD by TBCTA • Follow-up workshops • Continuation of skills building • Evaluation of implementation of plan of activities • Technical assistance at country level • TB consultants • TB HRD specialists

  18. Conclusion • HRD is essential to solve the HR crisis • Acceleration is urgent • Shift focus from training to HRD • Quality should not be sacrificed for the sake of speed and urgency

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