Review Checklist: Human Resources in National TB Plans

16 items · Health · Medium difficulty · 30 min

Quick checklist to review HR capacity, training, and safety in national TB plans.

• Collect current TB workforce data from all regions

  Include staff numbers, job titles, facility locations, and vacancy lists.

• Map staff roles to service needs and patient volume

  Match each role to tasks and daily caseloads to spot mismatches.

• Compare staffing levels to national TB service standards

  Flag facilities with shortfalls or excess staffing.

• Assess pre-service and in-service training coverage

  Review curriculum alignment with current TB care needs.

• List recent training topics and dates

  Focus on TB diagnosis, treatment, and infection control.

• Verify training attendance and certification records

  Note the percentage of staff with up-to-date certificates.

• Verify infection prevention and control training for all TB staff

  Includes mask use, ventilation, triage, and patient separation.

• Review supervision and mentorship systems

  Check supervisor ratios, visit schedules, and feedback practices.

• Check availability of career development and retention incentives

  Look for promotions, allowances, and clear job progression paths.

• Evaluate HR management processes for recruitment and deployment

  Identify bottlenecks causing long vacancies or uneven staffing.

• Confirm occupational health measures for staff

  Ensure routine staff TB screening and prompt access to care.

• Estimate training budget and funding predictability

  Note recurring costs and whether funding is reliable year to year.

• Verify use of an HR information system for staff monitoring

  Check that data are current, accessible, and secure.

• Check whether task-shifting policies are in place and practiced

  Confirm legal scope, training, and supervision for shifted tasks.

• Gather stakeholder feedback on HR challenges from frontline staff

  Collect concerns using surveys, interviews, or staff meetings.

• Draft an action plan with timelines and assigned responsibilities

  Include measurable targets, required resources, and review dates.

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