Assessment of human resource planning in the maternal health program in Nairobi City County
Date
2019
Authors
Waweru, Susan Wangari
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Strathmore University
Abstract
In developing countries, human resource planning has not historically been a priority whilst developing maternal health policies in government. This has caused a health workforce crisis that has increasingly grown in prominence in Africa and is the main constraint to strengthening national maternal health systems and achieving maternal health outcomes. This study assessed human resource planning in the maternal health program in Nairobi City County so as to improve human resource productivity in the maternal health program in the County and thereby improve service delivery. The study adopted a mixed methodology approach where both qualitative and quantitative analysis was used. To undertake the study, a total population census was carried out using questionnaires that were subjected to the County Health Management Team and policymakers in the health services sector who bear the responsibility of human resource planning. This entailed the collection of data regarding the human resource planning process from formulation to implementation of the ensuing human resource plan. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Primary data was collected using questionnaires. This was obtained from published reports and health facilities’ documented information. The questionnaire was coded using SPSS version 23 according to each variable of the study to ensure the margin of error was minimized and assure accuracy during analysis. Descriptive statistics, mean, frequency, percentages, and standard deviations were used for qualitative data. The information was displayed by use of tables, bar charts, graphs, and pie charts and in prose form. Content analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. The expected outcome of the study was that there was a positive relationship between human resource planning and maternal health outcomes. The study also found that the challenges of implementing human resource plans had a negative relationship with maternal health outcomes.
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Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM) Degree