Table 2 Common tasks of district-level health managers
From: Strategic management of the health workforce in developing countries: what have we learned?
Task category | Examples |
|---|---|
Needs assessment and planning | Analysis of context, health, health service and priority setting |
Resource management | Human resources (selection, team management and communication, management of conflict, financial resources, facilities management (drugs, acquisition and maintenance of equipment), supervision of grassroots health workers |
Systems management | Dissemination and interpretation of new health policies; development of practical implementation guidelines or measures for local area Intrasectoral collaboration (including referral systems) Intersectoral collaboration (e.g. between health facilities and schools) Social mobilization and community participation Regulation/coordination with private sector providers to address unexpected problems or regular campaigns |
Monitoring and evaluation | Quality assurance, inspections, regular reporting to upper levels |