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Data Quality Considerations in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Strengthening

Discusses concepts of data quality and provides examples of the importance of data management specific to the field of human resources for health.

Human Resources for Health (HRH) Strategic Planning

Provides guidance on HRH strategic planning, illustrated with examples.

TAGS: Planning

Learning for Performance: A Guide and Toolkit for Health Worker Training and Education Programs

This manual presents a systematic instructional design process and accompanying tools that help connect learning to specific job responsibilities and competencies.

Strengthening Health Professional Associations

Discusses various approaches for strengthening professional associations and outlines the benefits and challenges of such efforts.

Increasing the Motivation of Health Care Workers

Defines motivation; discusses relationships between motivation, job satisfaction and retention; reviews evidence and considers what works in developing countries.

Workforce Planning for the Health Sector

Examines the need for workforce planning, reviews basic concepts and practical issues, and summarizes key steps for developing a workforce plan.

TAGS: Planning

Task Shifting for a Strategic Skill Mix

Based on a review of the literature and country examples, the brief describes why task shifting is important and highlights some key steps in planning for, developing and supporting cadres involved in task shifting.

Using Collaborative Approaches to Reach Human Resources for Health (HRH) Goals

Offers best practices and lessons learned from a combination of key themes in current literature and practice regarding the benefits of collaborative ventures.