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Southwest Highlands Zonal Health Resource Center

Southwest Highlands Zonal Health Resource Center. Introduction. In 1989 the MoHSW established six Continuing Education (CE) Centres : Northern Zone, Lake Zone, Southern Highlands Zone, Southern Zone, Western Zone, and Eastern Zone. In 1997, the name was changed to Zonal Training Center.

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Southwest Highlands Zonal Health Resource Center

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  1. Southwest Highlands Zonal Health Resource Center

  2. Introduction • In 1989 the MoHSW established six Continuing Education (CE) Centres: Northern Zone, Lake Zone, Southern Highlands Zone, Southern Zone, Western Zone, and Eastern Zone. • In 1997, the name was changed to Zonal Training Center.

  3. Introduction, continued • In 2005, the MoHSW recommended the addition of the new Central Zone based in Dodoma and the Southwest Highlands Zone based in Mbeya. • In 2009, the name was again changed to the Zonal Health Resource Centre (ZHRC). • Currently there are eight (8) Zonal Health Resource Centers. • Purpose: Decentralization from the MoHSW to the ZHRCs for the coordination, implementation, monitoring/evaluation of health trainings.

  4. Current Map of the Zones

  5. Overview • The South-West Highlands Zonal Resource Centre comprises of 3 regions – Mbeya, Rukwa and Katavi. • It was officially inaugurated on the 26th May, 2006 at the AMOTC, Mbeya. • It serves 13 councils. • To date, there are 12 health training institutions (1 is not yet functioning – MpandaCATCand 1 is not yet registered – St. Aggrey’s.)

  6. Mission Statement • The center strives to create competent health providers through quality and up-to-date pre- and in-service training, continuing education and serves as a link between MoHSW, health programs and projects with regions and districts in matters concerning human resource for development.

  7. Vision • An institute that provides qualified and competent health care providers and serves as advisor for regions, districts, health projects and programs in the delivery of high quality health care services.

  8. Structure Zonal Coordinator Zonal Administrator Zonal Field Officer Pre-Service Training Focal Person In-Service Training Focal Person Research and Consultancy Focal Person ICT Focal Person

  9. Pre-Service Training • Focal Person: Shaba Kilasi • Current Activities: • Liaise with MoHSW to assist HTIs concerning funding for daily operations • Supportive Supervision for Pre-Service HTIs • Establishment of Lab Technology course • Future: • Increase enrollment in Pre-Service Training • Ensure quality training is provided

  10. In-Service Training • Focal Person: Dr. TamaryHakika • Current Activities: • Liaise with MoHSW to assist HTIs concerning funding for daily operations • Supportive Supervision for In-Service HTIs • Increase of Distance Education activities • Establish calendar of all health training activities in the zone through collaboration and cooperation with NGOs, Development Partners and stakeholders • Future: • 6 wks modular certificate course on HIV/AIDS and TB • Increase enrollment for In-Service Training • Ensure quality training is provided

  11. Research and Consultancy • Focal Person: Dr. Robert Rweyemamu • Current Activities: • Facilitate preparation of research proposals • Meet with NIMR – Mbeya to discuss research collaboration as discussed during Stakeholders’ meeting • Future: • Collaborate with various institutions • local, regional and international • Providing a practical contribution and report in health research. • Consultancy and training assignments on: • health reforms, health planning and management, monitoring and evaluation.

  12. Information and Communication Technology • Focal Person: Dr. Fabian Magambo • Current Activities: • Installed new Operating System software known as Ubuntu on 16 computers (7 student, 9 staff/laptops) • Collaborative effort with Peace Corps Volunteer/ICT Specialist • Assistance to establish zonal website (www.swhzhrc.webs.com) • Future: • Teaching Computer courses • Installing Ubuntu on computers at other Institutions in the Zone • Working with Development Partners to gather resources (i.e. Computers, Internet Access) • Database Management of all tutors in the zone and their training needs

  13. Successes • Site visits to all Health Training Institutions in the zone • Orientation of HTI Principals on Strategic Plan Development • Increased communication with Development Partners and Stakeholders and awareness of the ZHRC through Stakeholders meetings, Task Force meetings, establishment of a website and development of brochures (I-TECH, GIZ) • Collaboration with Development partners in the coordination of trainings for tutors (I-TECH, Baylor) • Increased number of tutors in Health Training Institutions (BMAF – Global Fund, I-TECH)

  14. Strengths and Opportunities • The center has teaching materials and venues for conferences and trainings. • The ZHRC has a good network of trainers in different aspects such as HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. • Can act as a liaison between the districts/regions and available resources from Development Partners • Bridge between MoHSW and training institutions

  15. Future Plans • Expansion of Distance Education activities • Infrastructure Expansion • Provide Professional Development Opportunities for Healthcare Workers • Improve collaboration with districts and regions on coordination of health trainings

  16. Asantenisana!

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