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Human Resource Development for TB control main challenges and recommendations. Liesbeth Oey. Main challenges. High staff turnover Public and private facilities At various levels; For several reasons ( geographical, working conditions, TB work, short-term contracts);
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Human Resource Development for TB controlmain challenges and recommendations Liesbeth Oey
Main challenges • High staff turnover • Public and private facilities • At various levels; • For several reasons (geographical, working conditions, TB work, short-term contracts); • Lack of structural and continuous attention to all human resources for TB control • Vague/topical job descriptions and no monitoring of HR • Training standardization & planning • Minimal supportive supervision (once a year) 5th Joint Monitoring Mission Thailand
High staff turnover training supervision Retention schemes Training materials & facilitators Checklist & supervisors Attractive packages
Recommendations • Plan, budget and organize annual basic TB training for all new staff that will work in TB • Develop standardized training materials for all levels, with priority to basic TB training and PMDT • Intensify supportive supervision to at least twice a year and link to training follow up and previous supervision findings • Develop (review/revise) job descriptions with clear responsibilities and tasks per level and staff category • Develop a simple tool to monitor staff to identify new staff and staff that has not been trained • Develop staff retention mechanisms to reduce staff turnover 5th Joint Monitoring Mission Thailand