Human resources development Inge Pool Training Officer,TBCTA

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