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Table 4 Selected EHRP staffing targets (F/Y 2005–2006 Stock Indicator)

From: The double burden of human resource and HIV crises: a case study of Malawi

Category

Combined Ministry of Health & CHAM

 

EHRP Target

Filled

Vacancy Rate (%)

Physician/Specialist

433

162

63%

Nurse (all categories)

8,440

3,416

60%

Clinical Officer

1,405

1,033

26%

Medical Assistant

1,500

491

67%

Radiography/Technician

270

58

79%

Pharmacy/Technician

269

134

50%

Medical Laboratory Technician

507

182

64%

Environmental Health Officer

1,662

223

87%

Dental Technician/Therapist

470

138

71%

Physiotherapy

168

22

87%

Medical Engineering

60

24

60%

Health Surveillance Assistant

11,000

4,664

58%

  1. (Source: Government of Malawi, Ministry of Health (July 2006). Strategic human resources for health framework for the health sector)