HRH Global Resource Center - Botswana

Human Resources for Health in Botswana: The Results of In-Country Database and Reports Analysis

Wed, 26 Nov 2014 14:09:46 +0000

The aim of this study was to analyse the existing databases on health workforce in
Botswana in order to quantify the human resources for health.

Strengthening Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Building Sustainable Health Information Systems in Resource Limited Countries: Lessons Learned from an M&E Task-Shifting Initiative in Botswana

Fri, 10 Oct 2014 12:21:56 +0000

To improve monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of health programs in Botswana, 51 recent university graduates with no experience in M&E were recruited and provided with on-the-job training and mentoring to develop a new cadre of health worker: the district M&E officer. Three years after establishment of the cadre, an assessment was conducted to document achievements and lessons learnt. [from abstract]

Assessing Performance of Botswana’s Public Hospital System: The Sse of the World Health Organization Health System Performance Assessment Framework

Mon, 06 Oct 2014 12:41:52 +0000

Very few studies have assessed performance of Botswana public hospitals. We draw from a large research study assessing performance of the Botswana Ministry of Health (MoH) to evaluate the performance of public hospital system using the World Health Organization Health Systems Performance Assessment Framework (WHO HSPAF).

Continuing Professional Development Training Needs of Medical Laboratory Personnel in Botswana

Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:54:52 +0000

Laboratory professionals are expected to maintain their knowledge on the most recent advances in
laboratory testing and continuing professional development (CPD) programs can address this expectation. In
developing countries, accessing CPD programs is a major challenge for laboratory personnel, partly due to their
limited availability. An assessment was conducted among clinical laboratory workforce in Botswana to identify and
prioritize CPD training needs as well as preferred modes of CPD delivery. [from abstract]

Establishing a Health Information Workforce: Innovation for Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Mon, 22 Jul 2013 14:48:06 +0000

This article describes the early outcomes, achievements, and challenges from an initiative that hired university graduates without training in health information and provided on-the-job training and mentoring to create a new cadre of health worker in order to address the shortage of health information personnel within Botswana. [adapted from abstract]

Evaluation of a Well-Established Task-Shifting Initiative: The Lay Counselor Cadre in Botswana

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:57:36 +0000

This study examined the Botswana lay counselor cadre, a task shifting initiative, to explore effectiveness and contribution to the health workforce. [from abstract]

HIV Management by Nurse Prescribers Compared with Doctors at a Paediatric Centre in Gaborone, Botswana

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:59:27 +0000

The objective of this study was to compare compliance with national paediatric HIV treatment guidelines between nurse prescribers and doctors at a paediatric referral centre in Gaborone, Botswana. [from author]

Caring for the Caregivers: Models of HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Provision for Health Care Workers in Southern Africa

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:30:56 +0000

This article describes 3 staff care programs that provide convenient, confidential, and holistic care for HIV-infected health care workers and health care workers affected by caring for HIV-infected patients. [from author]

Tracking All Health Workers in Botswana

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:37:01 +0000

Kabelo Bitsang, iHRIS administrator at the Botswana Ministry of Health, explains how the Ministry is using CapacityPlus’s free, open source software to track and manage the country’s health workforce. [from publisher]

Supporting National ART Scale-Up in Botswana through Standardized, Multiphased Training

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:01:36 +0000

The need to strengthen health-care worker capacity was identified by the Botswana Ministry of Health and confirmed by a training needs assessment conducted in 2001. In response, Botswana embarked on the first phase of a national antiretroviral training program, which this document outlines. [adapted from author]