The Situation of Health Workforce Development in Regional Health 11

Abstract

This descriptive study aimed to investigate the situation of health workforce development in Regional Health 11 regarding problems about management and development of health care personnel and recommendations. In addition, to find out the key success factors in relation to health workforce development. Data collection was undertaken between January 1, 2017 and August 31, 2017. There were 13 key informants in Regional Health 11, which include executive and human resource development officers. The in-depth interview was used to collect the data. The content of the interview guide was validated. The data were analyzed using content analysis techniques. The study results were as follow:

           1. There was a lack of human development plan among health workforce in Regional Health 11. Furthermore, the previous development process was not worthwhile. Additionally, there is a lack of empirical data, database system for human development and follow up after the development.

           2. There was no clarity in the allocation and use of budget. There should be a national plan that looks at the big picture. Then, it can be applied by design in accordance with the context of each area as well as can answer the national strategy. There should be a survey on the development needs of each unit in order to improve the health workforce development system.

          3. The key success factors were 3.1) men are crucial factors because they can bring the knowledge from the development process to practice and 2) executive manager must have vision and place importance on human development in order to develop the health system that strengthens the national health system.