Title:
Comprehensive Overview of Human Resources for Health Management for Primary Health Care Services - Yemen
Authors:
Al-hebshi, Naden
PAGE:
x, 77
Language:
En
Subject:
Health and Poverty
Keywords:
Human Resources Management, Policies, Primary Health Care, Yemen
Abstract:
Introduction: After 25 years of primary health care implementation, PHC still remains a priority within the health system in Yemen. Maternal and child mortality and morbidity are still high despite all the efforts being made. PHC has proved to be the most cost-effective approach for disease prevention and control, yet the success of PHC depends on human resources. HRM is a critical component in ensuring that health workers are responsive to the health care needs of the population. Objective: To identify the Human Resources situation and Human Resources Management policies and strategies in Primary Health Care in Yemen, and to describe emerging practices and lessons learnt related to HRM within the Health Sector elsewhere in order to give recommendations to address gaps in HRM in Yemen. Methods: This thesis was an exploratory and descriptive desk review. An extensive review of reports and articles has been performed. Additionally, interviews have been used to obtain more information from key informants. Human Resources for Health Action framework and Human Resources Management function template were used for the analysis. Findings: Yemen is facing a lot of HRH challenges including HRH shortage, skill mix imbalance, gender imbalance and mal-distribution especially for PHC. The HRM system for PHC in Yemen have some good policies, strategies and practices with some gaps in enforcing existing policies, workforce planning, working conditions, Human Resources Information System and performance management. Conclusion: In order to fill the existing gaps and challenges, it’s recommended to develop guidelines for missing issues, build capacity of Human Resources Management team, improve planning by coordination with stakeholders, improve data collection for HRH, and enforcement of existing laws and practices that can improve HRM management for PHC.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institue)
Department:
Development Policy & Practice
Country:
Yemen, Republic of
Region:
Western Asia
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development (ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2013 Al-hebshi
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
ODILVABiG6_20161026151502232.pdf