CSIH International Internships - 2010/2011 CIDA-Sponsored Current Internships

Strengthening Public Sector Capacity for Evidence-Based Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Enhancing Integration and Efficiency of Human Resources -- Commonwealth of Dominica

Country: Commonwealth of Dominica

Developing-country partner organization's name: Dominica Ministry of Health and the Environment (MoH)

Internship Title:  Assistant Health Planner

Application Deadline: August 27th, 2010

Internship Profile/Qualifications:

• Degree in Health Planning. Training/experience quality assurance;
• The successful intern should be able to work independently while reporting regularly to supervisor.

Project Summary:

To strengthen health systems in the Commonwealth of Dominica by: 1) improving the Health Information Systems (HIS) of the Ministry of Health (MoH) to enable better clinical and administrative decision-making; and 2) strengthening human resources and the organizational structure of the MoH. The interns will work working closely with the National Epidemiologist and other staff members of the Health Information Unit on:

• the refinement and implementation of plans for strengthening information systems in the Ministry;

• assistance to the Permanent Secretary and her staff to finalize the Ministry’s strategic plan for health to include organizational changes geared towards greater integration and efficiency of human resources, especially for the HIV and AIDS programme;

• work with the Hospital Quality Control Coordinator and the Hospital Services Coordinator to review/develop and implement Quality Assurance programs for the main hospital on Dominica – the Princess Margaret Hospital.

Internship Activities:

1. Assist with finalization and launch of National Strategic Plan for Health.
2. Review administrative functions of MoH central office and Princess Margaret Hospital and make recommendations for improving efficiencies through integration of functions/services, use of technology etc.
3. Review quality assurance programme at PMH and make recommendations for strengthening.
4. Conduct QA assessment of at least 2 departments at PMH, develop and implement plan of action for QA strengthening.

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