Objectives/functions

The functions of the programme are:

• To support Member States to strengthen their leadership capacity the process of development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HRH policies and plans, norms and standards.
• To support countries for strengthening national education systems, including schools and universities, to support production of all types of health workers, with appropriate skills and competencies.
• To support countries to promote effective management of health workforce, and creating conducive workplace environment, including recruitment, distribution, and motivation and retention strategies.
• To contribute to the generation of human resources intelligence, through HR information systems and research including establishment of national and regional observatories for evidence based policy implementation and monitoring and evaluation.
• To promote partnership and networking at country and regional level, including strengthening the institutional infrastructure in countries and financing of HR development.