scholarly journals Global health and health workforce development: what to learn from COVID‐19 on health workforce preparedness and resilience

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (S1) ◽  
pp. 5-8
Author(s):  
Ellen Kuhlmann ◽  
Gilles Dussault ◽  
Tiago Correia
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Workforce Development ◽  
Health Workforce ◽  
Health Workforce Development ◽  
Workforce Preparedness

Mapping health workforce development strategies across key global health agencies: an assessment of objectives and key interventions

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 461-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brooke A Farrenkopf ◽  
Chung-Won Lee
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Workforce Development ◽  
Health Workforce ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Human Resources For Health ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Global Action ◽  
Health Workforce Development

Abstract The political and financial commitment to addressing the global shortage of health workers is stronger than ever before. Therefore, the global effort to strengthen human resources for health (HRH) must be co-ordinated and aligned to strategically utilize the current momentum and create sustainable impact. This paper assesses HRH strategies to (1) create greater understanding on the collective global action towards improving HRH, and (2) identify opportunities for greater co-ordination to improve sustainable health workforce development. We searched published and grey literature to identify the HRH strategies of select large-scale global health organizations. The most common approaches were increasing the supply of health workers, facilitating training and education and improving health worker management capacities. Overall, our analysis shows there is a need to (1) improve co-ordination among development partners, (2) ensure strong engagement and leadership of national governments and (3) generate scientific evidence on the best approaches for sustainable workforce development.

Rural Mental Health Workforce Development in Hawai'i and the US-Affiliated Pacific Islands

2019 ◽  
pp. 928-958
Author(s):  
Christopher W. S. Hill ◽  
Kelley Withy
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Workforce Development ◽  
Health Workforce ◽  
Pacific Islands ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Career Pathway ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Youth And Young Adults ◽  
Health Workforce Development ◽  
Mental Health Workforce

Working in Hawai'i and the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands presents unique challenges and opportunities for mental health workforce development. This chapter presents previous, current, and future efforts aimed at not only increasing the size of the workforce but also developing a better trained workforce for existing professionals. The authors draw from their experiences at the Hawaii/Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers (AHEC), one of the only organizations performing medical, public health, and mental health workforce development across the Pacific Region, to explore culturally appropriate initiatives and interventions. Programs targeting a range of audiences from youth to adults, students to professionals, and patients/clients to caregivers are discussed. The chapter emphasizes health career pathway programs for youth and young adults wishing to enter the health workforce and a variety of educational development and continuing education opportunities for professionals. Specific mental health workforce initiatives are described.

Rural Mental Health Workforce Development in Hawai'i and the US-Affiliated Pacific Islands

2016 ◽  
pp. 60-89
Author(s):  
Christopher W. S. Hill ◽  
Kelley Withy
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Workforce Development ◽  
Health Workforce ◽  
Pacific Islands ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Career Pathway ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Youth And Young Adults ◽  
Health Workforce Development ◽  
Mental Health Workforce

Working in Hawai'i and the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands presents unique challenges and opportunities for mental health workforce development. This chapter presents previous, current, and future efforts aimed at not only increasing the size of the workforce but also developing a better trained workforce for existing professionals. The authors draw from their experiences at the Hawaii/Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers (AHEC), one of the only organizations performing medical, public health, and mental health workforce development across the Pacific Region, to explore culturally appropriate initiatives and interventions. Programs targeting a range of audiences from youth to adults, students to professionals, and patients/clients to caregivers are discussed. The chapter emphasizes health career pathway programs for youth and young adults wishing to enter the health workforce and a variety of educational development and continuing education opportunities for professionals. Specific mental health workforce initiatives are described.

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