Skip to main content

HSTP: Human Resources for Health

 


To strengthen the healthcare quality, accessibility, and availability across the country, HSTP works to build the capacities of the health workforce and enhance the quality of policies concerning it. By focusing on bolstering the competency of Frontline Workers (FLWs), HSTP is dedicated to elevating the skills and expertise of vital healthcare providers, aimed at delivering effective and high-quality care. It is also committed to nurturing leadership qualities among health managers, empowering them to catalyse positive transformations within the healthcare system. Strengthening HRH policies is another integral part of the system since issues such as forecasting, deployment, career progression, compensation, and retention of health workers continue to pose significant hurdles within the Indian healthcare system. 

Leadership Development Program for Officials in the State Health Department

The Indian healthcare landscape is rapidly changing, and this warrants effective leadership and program management. High-performing health systems rely on robust leadership and management teams to drive program implementation and meet their objectives within defined timelines. Given that Indian State Governments possess in-depth knowledge of local contexts, needs, socio-economic realities, and priorities, having a workforce equipped with strong leadership and managerial abilities is crucial for implementing and effectively communicating change to achieve their objectives. 

In partnership with Athulya Performance Facilitators Private Limited (Athulya), HSTP has developed a leadership development program known as "Creating Incredible Performances (CIP)" aimed at enhancing the performance of mid-level health officials in the public sector. This program focuses on strengthening the managerial and leadership skills of public health officials, empowering them to facilitate healthcare transformation within their respective states. Participants undergo training using experiential learning methods to internalize and apply the CIP framework to achieve their goals.

 

Read more

Building Competencies of Primary Health Care Providers 

Primary health care is the foundation of a good health system. To assure citizens of the quality of primary care in public health systems, developing the competencies of Primary Health Care providers is pivotal to HSTP’s work. Therefore, HSTP has developed a framework for the assessment of these competencies in collaboration with seasoned experts, completed the assessment and is in the process of covering the gaps in the assessed competencies. 


Read more

HRH Policy

The healthcare workforce, or Human Resources for Health (HRH) is a critical component of healthcare delivery. Policies governing HRH directly impact the availability, distribution, competency, and satisfaction of the healthcare workforce, which, in turn, influences healthcare quality, accessibility, and availability across the country. Despite their importance, however, the evaluation of HRH policies in states remains an underexplored area in India. Recognizing the pivotal role of HRH policies in achieving universal health coverage and addressing emerging health challenges, HSTP is dedicated to assessing and addressing critical gaps in HRH policies across states.



Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

India HPSR Fellowship Program - An Overview

With the aim to build the capacity of researchers and practitioners to develop and implement HPSR, HSTP has taken on the role of creating a community of Health Policy and System Researchers in India.  Our flagship initiative, the India Health Policy & Systems Research Fellowship program was launched in January 2021. This initiative of HSTP aims to enhance the capacity of mid-career public health professionals in health policy and systems research (HPSR) methods to strengthen evidence-based policymaking in health. Organised in collaboration with a global network of eminent partners, the fellowship envisages to identify twenty fellows each year. Each cohort is trained in HPSR methods through a blended training program that includes practical experience of conducting an HPSR study. For instance, the second cohort selected in year 2022 took to study topics ranging from Multimorbidity Management in PHCs, Digital Technology for Health Service Delivery, Systemic Complexities in Non-Commun
Post a Comment
Read more

2023 Highlights from HSTP

At the Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), 2023 has been a year of overcoming roadblocks, reaching milestones, strengthening our partnerships with the states of Odisha and Meghalaya, foraying into the state of Chhattisgarh, and continuing our work in the cities of Mysuru and Bhopal . Here’s looking back at the year that was. Strengthening Public Health Systems in Odisha In strengthening the public health system in the state, HSTP worked closely with the Government of Odisha on various strategic initiatives in 2023. One of the pivotal contributions was the development of the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) Claim Adjudication Manual , in collaboration with the State Health Assurance Society and the Department of Health and Family Welfare. This manual is aimed at facilitating an efficient and transparent claim adjudication process, crucial for the effective allocation of resources, reducing the risk of inappropriate payments, and ensuring the financial stability of the heal
Post a Comment
Read more

HSTP Shortlisted for Multisite Implementation Research on Strengthening HWCs in India by ICMR

  Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) in India are integral to the nation's healthcare infrastructure, aiming to deliver Comprehensive Primary Healthcare Services (CPHC) with a focus on preventive care and health promotion. These centres serve as the initial point of contact for communities, providing a range of essential health services that alleviate the burden on higher-level healthcare facilities, facilitate early detection of health issues, and foster community well-being. As part of the broader strategy for achieving Universal Health Coverage, HWCs play a vital role in enhancing healthcare access, improving service quality, and bolstering India's public healthcare system. In keeping with the need to improve primary healthcare, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) issued an invitation for Expressions of Interest to conduct a multisite implementation research, on optimising equitable quality CPHC services through Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres.  This ef
Post a Comment
Read more