Human Resources for Health F1 Flagship Program on Health Governance Kenneth G. Ronquillo, MD, MPHM, CESE Director Health Human Resource Development Bureau Department of Health

National Level: Leadership in the implementation of a National Human Resources for Health Program HRH Master Plan Local level (F1 sites): Human resources for health strengthening HRH systems installation Staff development Human Resources for Health F1 Flagship Program on Health Governance

Objectives Identify gaps between the existing workforce vs. projected demand Promote management and development of health workforce through a multi-sectoral network Promote motivation and retention of the health workforce Promote equitable distribution of health workforce in the Philippines Ensure adequate and quality supply of workforce

Human Resources for Health F1 Flagship Program on Health Governance What has been done so far?

Human Resources for Health F1 Flagship Program on Health Governance Objective 1 Identify gaps between the existing workforce vs. projected demand HRH Survey and Operations Research started

Human Resources for Health F1 Flagship Program on Health Governance Objective 2 Promote management and development of health workforce through a multi-sectoral network Philippine HRH Network

Human Resources for Health F1 Flagship Program on Health Governance Objective 3 Promote motivation and retention of the health workforce 1. HRH Systems Orientation 2. HRH systems installation package

Human Resources for Health F1 Flagship Program on Health Governance Objective 3 Promote motivation and retention of the health workforce 1. Key HRH Policies approved Operationalizing the Competency-based HRHMD Systems Local Scholarships 2. International and local HRH Policy participation

Human Resources for Health F1 Flagship Program on Health Governance Objective 4 Promote equitable distribution of health workforce in the Philippines 1. Deployment Placement and Utilization Framework for MDs 2. Response to HRH needs based on program criteria 3. On Line Jobs for Health developed (pilot test period)

Human Resources for Health F1 Flagship Program on Health Governance Objective 5 Ensure adequate and quality supply of workforce Retooling and Retaining Plan 1. Strategic Courses Health Systems Reform Introductory Courses (9 batches) Health Sector Reform and Sustainable Financing (1 batch) Executive Courses (Regulations – 4 participants)

Human Resources for Health F1 Flagship Program on Health Governance Objective 5 Ensure adequate and quality supply of workforce Retooling and Retaining Plan 2. Competency-based Courses 80% training programs reviewed and approved Academic fellowships (Postgraduate courses – 36 grantees all completed; Undergraduate courses – 25 to complete this SY) Executive Courses (Regulations – 4 participants)

Human Resources for Health F1 Flagship Program on Health Governance Next steps

Human Resources for Health F1 Flagship Program on Health Governance 1.HRH Survey and Operations Research for workforce completion 2.HRH Policy harmonization 3.Installation of HRH Systems 4.Operationalization of e-Jobs for Health and the HRHIS

Human Resources for Health F1 Flagship Program on Health Governance 5.Full Implementation of the Retraining and Retooling Plan 6.Conduct of Strategic courses 7.Institutionalization of DOH courses 8.Research on Return Migration and program development in collaboration with WHO HQ.

Human Resources for Health F1 Flagship Program on Health Governance Effective Use of SDAH for Capability Building. On-the-Job Rationalize access to long term training Technology Transfer Technical Exchange Program

Human Resources for Health F1 Flagship Program on Health Governance Challenges ahead

Human Resources for Health F1 Flagship Program on Health Governance 1.Buy-in of HRH Systems and programs 2.HRH information generation 3.Collaboration and coordination of technical support 4.Network and cooperation amongst HRH stakeholders 5.Decreasing number of applicants

Thank You ! Mabuhay!