From: The development of task sharing policy and guidelines in Kenya
Technical working group (TWG) | Role |
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TWG #1: Introduction and Evidence | Conducted a mapping exercise and focused on reviewing evidence and background information regarding task sharing policy in Kenya’s health system. This group worked together to provide the aim and objectives of the TSP and to conduct a situational analysis |
TWG #2: Legal and Regulatory | Researched and analyzed existing laws, regulations, and policies pertinent to task sharing and recommended harmonization of national laws, policies, regulations, and guidelines in support of task sharing |
TWG #3: Training | Focused on identifying requirements to equip health workers with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to provide essential healthcare services. Stakeholders conducted a task analysis of each cadre, identifying their training needs, then collaborating to explore best practices to promote quality healthcare through pre-service, internship, in-service training, CPD |
TWG #4: Service Delivery | Worked together to identify key service areas and ensure the service delivery guidelines were comprehensive for all six levels of Kenya’s healthcare system |
TWG #5: Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation | Applied evidence-based principles of monitoring and evaluation to develop an implementation checklist, identify data collection methodologies, and develop indicators to monitor the progress of TSP implementation |