Table 2 |
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Common tasks of district-level health managers |
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| Task category |
Examples |
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| Needs assessment and planning |
Analysis of context, health, health service and priority setting |
| Resource management |
Human resources (selection, team management and communication, management of conflict,
financial resources, facilities management (drugs, acquisition and maintenance of
equipment), supervision of grassroots health workers |
| Systems management |
Dissemination and interpretation of new health policies; development of practical
implementation guidelines or measures for local area Intrasectoral collaboration (including
referral systems) Intersectoral collaboration (e.g. between health facilities and
schools) Social mobilization and community participation Regulation/coordination with
private sector providers to address unexpected problems or regular campaigns |
| Monitoring and evaluation |
Quality assurance, inspections, regular reporting to upper levels |
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Source: Adapted from [28] |
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