Midwives

Study of Attrition, Availability, and Retention of Midwife Service Scheme Officers in Nigeria

October 2014 by Seyi Olujimi, Samuel Ngobua, Randi Burlew, Wanda Jaskiewicz, and Paul Marsden
application/pdf iconStudy of Attrition, Availability, and Retention of Midwife Service Scheme Officers in Nigeria

The Midwives Service Scheme, established in 2009 to reduce Nigeria’s high maternal mortality rate, supplies midwives to rural and remote areas where they are most needed. CapacityPlus collaborated with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency to study factors underpinning attrition, availability, and retention of personnel and propose measures for motivating and retaining rural-based midwives. Presented at the Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research in Cape Town, South Africa, on October 1, 2014, this poster presents findings from the study.

TAGS: Health Workers, Midwife Service Scheme, Midwives, Nigeria, Retention, Rural, Study

Preservice Education of Community Health Extension Workers, Nurses, and Midwives in Nigeria: Findings and Recommendations from a Rapid Scoping Assessment

February 2013 by Heather Ross, Rebecca Bailey, and Muktar Gadanya
application/pdf iconPreservice Education of Community Health Extension Workers, Nurses, and Midwives in Nigeria

Using a modified version of the CapacityPlus Bottlenecks and Best Buys approach, CapacityPlus assessed 19 institutions training targeted health cadres. The intent was to find areas where support by CapacityPlus could assist Nigerian training institutions to maximize the number of newly trained health workers produced between August 2012 and October 2013. Based on the findings, the assessment team recommended six possible activities for CapacityPlus support to schools of midwifery and health technology. (The project subsequently acted on these recommendations in close collaboration with Nigerian stakeholders.)

TAGS: Assessment, Community Health Workers, Heather Ross, Midwives, Nigeria, Nurses, Preservice Education, Rebecca Bailey

Scholarship Ceremony at the Gao Nursing School in Mali

January 2014 by ORTM
Gao Nursing School video

To help make it possible for nursing and midwifery students to continue (or begin) their training, CapacityPlus provided 204 financial scholarships to the students most in need. On December 18, 2013, the school hosted a ceremony to award scholarships to recipients—who comprise 37% of the student body—and to receive new equipment and supplies. This seven-minute video was produced by the Office of Radio and Television of Mali (ORTM); English subtitles added by IntraHealth International. To learn more, read the related article.

TAGS: Education and Training, Gao, Health Workers, Mali, Midwives, Nurses, Scholarships, Video

Strengthening the Uganda Nurses' and Midwives' Association for a Motivated Workforce

December 2010 by Anneke Zuyderduin, Janet Obuni, Pamela McQuide
International Nursing Review

International Nursing Review published a study conducted by the Capacity Project, the predecessor to CapacityPlus. “Strengthening the Uganda nurses’ and midwives’ association for a motivated workforce” presents results from a survey of nurses that was designed to develop policy recommendations for strengthening the association and improving nurse retention. The study concludes that in order to improve motivation and quality of care, investments should be channeled through professional associations that can provide tangible support for nurses such as professional development, mentoring, and networking.

TAGS: Health Workers, Midwives, Motivation, Nurses, Retention
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