The development of competency of district health supervisors in disease prevention and control, Health Zone 2 Phitsanulok

Abstract

The purpose of this research and development (Mixed Method) was to develop a model for the competencies development of regional health supervisors in disease prevention and control. There were 3 steps: (1) Analyzed the performance of regional health supervisors in the field of disease control and related research and to ask 18 experts to apply the Delphi Technique. (2) Established and validated the competencies of the regional health supervisors for disease prevention and control; Applied the results from step (1) to create a competencies model. Contained the names,definitions, levels, and performance indicators at each level. Checked the suitabilityand feasibility by focus group discussion 7 experts. Step (3) Developed the capacity of the regional health supervisors by on-the-job training, consisting of (1) Analyzing performance problems form the satisfaction of the supervisors, and the performance protocols. (2) To develop the capacity of the health supervisors by
developing a capacity development plan. Action Tracking development progress And evaluation of learning by taking jointed observation practice. The results of the research showed that: (1) The prototype of the supervisors of health care in the regional level in disease prevention and control were 8 aspects : (1.1) Coaching and mentoring (1.2) Disease prevention and control planning (1.3) Disease prevention and control study (1.4)
Monitoring Evaluation of disease prevention and control. (1.5) Development of quality and standards for disease control. (1.6) Coordinated supervision of public health. (1.7) Transfer of knowledge, disease prevention and control. (1.8) Motivation to disease prevent and control. (2) The prototype of the health care supervisors in the field of disease prevention and control had four components, namely, performance name, performance definition, performance level and behavioral performance indicator. Total 8 aspects 76 Behavioral Indicators The results of the examination by the experts found to be appropriate and feasible for implementation. (3) The regional health supervisors of disease control was learn (3.1) Situational analysis skills identify the problems encountered in the control of disease in the province (3.2) Conceptual and conceptual skills. (3.3) Motivational skills in disease
prevention. Through supervision and inspection in five diseases, including child protection, drowning. Road traffic injuries Tuberculosis prevention and emergency response centers. And the performance development assessment found that all supervisors could perform the above tasks. The satisfaction of development was 79.00%. And benefits from the practice of 84.80 percent