anrep0607 - Health Systems Trust

CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT/ HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH
Strengthening Provincial Research Committees
Description:
The project reviewed progress in the establishment of Provincial Research Committees
required in terms of the National Health Act (2003) and Health Policy Research Guidelines
issued in 2001. It also served as an opportunity to build institutional capacity for essential
national health research initiatives at a provincial level.
Principal Investigator: Thokozani Mbatha
Duration: July 2006 to June 2007
Progress:
A situational analysis of the Provincial Research Committees was undertaken over a one year
period. Committees were found to be constrained by lack of dedicated staff and funding.
In spite of these limitations, some provinces have made substantial progress in setting
up Committees. A follow-up review of Committees commenced in June 2007, and a final
comprehensive report will be available by August 2007.
Funder: National Department of Health
Evaluation of the Learning Complexes Project of the Centre for Rural
Health
Description:
The Centre for Rural Health of the University of KwaZulu-Natal has embarked on a three
year project, funded by Atlantic Philanthropies, to establish a Learning Complex of health
institutions in three districts of northern KwaZulu-Natal. HST will conduct an evaluation of
the Learning Complexes project over a three year period.
Principal Investigator: Elizabeth Lutge
Duration: January 2006 to December 2008
Progress:
A situational analysis was completed of the target area of the project in north-eastern
KwaZulu-Natal, and a comprehensive report produced describing staffing levels, formal
and informal learning opportunities and barriers to learning experienced in the region.
Various sub-projects are now being implemented, involving interventions to improve learning
opportunities in the region, as well as further research to inform the interventions.
Funder: Atlantic Philanthropies through the Centre for Rural Health
Career Choices of School Leavers in Relation to Nursing
Description:
The cross sectional study investigated the perceptions of school leavers about nursing as a
career choice and factors influencing their choices.
Principal Investigator: Sibongile Mkhize
Duration: February 2007 to July 2007
Progress:
Data was collected from eleven schools between February and April 2007. A key finding is
that there is an abundance of young people who wish to do nursing, but have difficulty in
securing a place at a training institution. The results suggest that marketing nursing as a
career is less important than accommodating those who are interested in nurse training
programmes.
Funder: National Department of Health
Baseline Study on Opportunities for Expansion of the Expanded Public
Works Programme (EPWP) Social Sector. Institutional Audit and Capacity
Analysis in Regards to Overcoming Obstacles in Mainstreaming the EPWP
Description:
A national audit of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) work opportunities in
HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST 13 ANNUAL REPORT 2006/07