Approaches for Developing the Human Resource Management System of Regional Health Promotion Center 7th, Khon Kaen

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to establish guidelines for developing the human resource management system of the Regional Health Promotion Center7th,Khon Kaen, and to provide the center with effective human resource management approaches. The research employed a mixed-method design divided into two phases. Phase 1 involved data collection from documents and questionnaires administered to the center's personnel. Phase 2 consisted of focus group discussions. The sample in Phase 1 comprised 154 personnel from the Regional Health Promotion Center 7th,Khon Kaen. The target group in Phase 2 consists of 9 individuals; the center's human resource executives, personnel in charge of human resources, and center’s staffs. Data were collected through document analysis, SWOT analysis, questionnaires, and interviews. Data analysis employed statistics including percentage, frequency, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and multiple regression analysis. A comprehensive analysis of the survey results revealed no significant disparities in perceptions of human resource management among male and female staff members at the Regional Health Promotion Center 7th, Khon Kaen, regardless of generational cohort. The research findings revealed that from the SWOT analysis of at the Regional Health Promotion Center 7th, Khon Kaen, in 2023, focusing on personnel aspects, 9 draft Approaches for human resource management were formulated. The survey on human resource management opinions showed that personnel were most satisfied with staff development and training. The area requiring the most improvement in human resource management was salary progression. Based on the synthesis of the above data, a guidelines plan for human resource management at the Regional Health Promotion Center 7th, Khon Kaen, was established, consisting of 4 strategic themes and 9 strategies. Policy Implications: The implementation of a human resource management project is suggested. A personnel development plan aligned with the needs of both employees and the organization should be developed. A transparent performance evaluation system is recommended. Activities to foster employee engagement should be organized.