Afghanistan Afghan Public Health Institute Strategic Plan - ianphi

Enhance the use of population and vital statistics information for planning and monitoringEnsure all reports and surveys provide gender‐specific data as appropriateProvide regular updates to CGHN, ANDS, and MDGs on results and status of planned activitiesEnsure that analyzed and formatted reports and results are available for the IT department to puton the MoPH websiteCommunicate results and findings based on evidence to MoPH leadership, program managers,PPHOs, NGOs and donors on a regular basisStrategic Objective‐7 (SO‐7): To enhance the coordination and planning of M&E and surveys within thehealth sectorPriority Interventions:Ensure coordination of all data collection, analysis and sharing of data between the MoPHFacilitate the functional integration of M&E activities within MoPH directorates and departmentsEstablish an interdepartmental M&E coordination committeeSupport various programs in conducting M&E activities and supporting data interpretation anddisseminationDevelop a comprehensive, multi‐year survey plan, updated biannually including the: MultipleIndicator Cluster Survey (MICS), National Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (NRVA), Mortality andMorbidity surveys, health facility assessments including National Health Services PerformanceAssessment (NHSPA) and Catchment Area Annual Census (CAAC)Integrate multi‐level health routine M&E activities, including an M&E Plan for Community‐basedhealth care by facilities and communities reflected in the National Monitoring Checklist (NMC)Strategic Objective‐8 (SO‐8): To promote and support health‐related research at all levelsPriority Interventions:Oversee and participate in the development of quality research protocols and conduct surveys,studies, and research on areas of public health importanceEnhance the capacity of MoPH staff in the field of researchFacilitate and support universities, NGOs and researchers to conduct quality research on priorityareas; participate and contribute to such studies if needed.Strategic Objective‐9 (SO‐9): To improve the completeness and quality of HIS dataPriority Interventions:To establish a quality measurement and assurance system for all levels of health care, public andprivate (indicators, tools and procedures)Assess organizational information requirements and processes for recording and reporting of routineinformationDevelop guidelines for the discussion and use of data in the health systemMinistry of Public Health Strategic Plan, 2011‐201537