Table 4 Human resources strengthening experiences in hub and non-hub laboratories, 2017
Variable (yes) | Hub n = 16(%) | Non-hub n = 84 (%) |
|---|---|---|
Formal training on site | 14(87.5) | 43(51.2) |
Formal training at national laboratory | 8(50.0) | 24(28.6) |
Formal training at international laboratory | 3(18.8) | 5(60.0) |
Any informal training on site | 13(81.2) | 47(56.0) |
Duration of training | ||
1 day or less | 14(87.5) | 61(72.6) |
2–5 days | 0(0.0) | 21(25.0) |
1–2 weeks | 2(12.5) | 2(2.4) |
Last supervisory visit | ||
Within the last month | 7(43.8) | 47(56.0) |
≥ 1 month to < 3 months | 6(37.5) | 20(23.8) |
≥ 3 months to < 6 months | 1(6.2) | 8(9.5) |
≥ 6 months | 2(12.5) | 4(4.8) |
Never | 0(0.0) | 5(6.0) |
Person conducted supervision | ||
MOH (CPHL, NTRL, UVRI) | 14(87.5) | 35(41.7) |
DHT (DLFP, DHO) | 7(43.7) | 57(67.9) |
Implementing partners (Baylor, Strengthening TB and HIV&AIDS Responses in East Central Uganda Project (STAR EC), USAID RHITES-South West Project (SW project), The Maternal and Neonatal Implementation for Equitable Systems (MANIFEST), USAID, ACCESS, SUSTAIN) | 4(25.0) | 31(36.9) |
Focus of the supervision | ||
Multi-programme | 11(68.8) | 66(78.6) |
One programme | 5(31.2) | 11(13.1) |
Don’t know | 0(0.0) | 2(2.4) |
Programmes supervised | ||
Malaria | 8(50.0) | 47(56.0) |
STI | 7(43.8) | 32(38.1) |
HIV | 10(62.5) | 61(72.6) |
TB | 11(68.8) | 54(64.3) |
Others [general lablaoratory practices, QC, biosafety] | 4(25.0) | 30(35.7) |