3. Health workforce
•The health workforce refers to the individuals
and groups of people who are involved in the
delivery of healthcare services. This includes
doctors, nurses, pharmacists, allied health
professionals (such as physical therapists
and occupational therapists), public health
professionals, and others who work in
healthcare settings.
4. Cont.….
•Health workforce is ability of country to meet its
health goals.
•Health workforce is defined as all people engaged the
health activity to enhance health
5. Types of health workforce
•There are many different types of healthcare workers,
each with their own unique skill sets and roles in the
healthcare system
6. Types of health workforce
•1:Physicians (also known as doctors): These are
medical professionals who diagnose and treat
illnesses and injuries. They may specialize in a
particular area of medicine, such as cardiology,
pediatrics, or oncology.
7. Types of health workforce
•2:Nurses: These are healthcare professionals who
provide direct patient care and support to
patients. They work in a variety of settings,
including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care
facilities
8. Types of health workforce
•3: Allied health professionals: These are
healthcare professionals who provide specialized
services to patients, such as physical
therapy, occupational therapy, and speech
therapy.
9. Types of health workforce
•4: Pharmacists: These healthcare professionals
are experts in medications and work to ensure
that patients receive the correct medications and
dosages
10. Types of health workforce
•5: Public health professionals: These
professionals work to promote and protect the
health of communities, often by developing and
implementing public health programs and
policies.
11. Types of health workforce
•6:Healthcare administrators: These professionals
manage healthcare organizations, such as
hospitals, clinics, and healthcare systems.
12. Types of health workforce
•7:Health educators: These professionals work to
educate individuals and communities about
health-related topics, such as disease
prevention, healthy behaviors, and nutrition.
13. Types of health workforce
•8: midwifery
•9: laboratory
•10:envurinmental
public health worker
•11:dentisty personals .
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14. benefits of health workforce
1:Improved health outcomes: A robust health
workforce is essential for improving health
outcomes, including reducing morbidity
and mortality rates, improving quality of life, and
promoting healthy behaviors.
15. benefits of health workforce
•2:Increased access to healthcare: A sufficient
number of healthcare workers, who are well-
distributed geographically, can improve access to
healthcare, particularly for underserved
communities and populations.
16. benefits of health workforce
•3:Enhanced healthcare quality: Healthcare
workers with appropriate training, skills, and
experience are more likely to provide high-quality
care that meets patients' needs and preferences.
17. benefits of health workforce
•4:Lower healthcare costs: A well-functioning
health workforce can help to reduce healthcare
costs by preventing unnecessary hospitalizations,
reducing complications and readmissions, and
promoting preventive care
18. benefits of health workforce
•5:Economic benefits: The health workforce is also
an important contributor to the economy,
creating jobs and generating economic growth.
19. benefits of health workforce
•6:Increased resilience: During public health
emergencies, such as pandemics or natural
disasters, a strong and prepared health workforce
can help to mitigate the impact of the emergency
and promote recovery.
20. how is work health work force
Providing direct patient care: Healthcare workers
across different professions, such as doctors, nurses,
and allied health professionals, provide direct patient
care, such as administering medications, performing
diagnostic tests, and delivering treatments.
21. how is work health work force
Assessing patient needs: Healthcare workers are
responsible for assessing patients' health status,
identifying health problems and risks, and
developing care plans that meet patients'
individual needs.
22. how is work health work force
Educating patients and families: Healthcare
workers provide education and counseling to
patients and their families about health
conditions, treatments, and self-care strategies.
23. how is work health work force
Collaborating with other healthcare professionals:
Healthcare workers work closely with other
healthcare professionals, such as physicians,
pharmacists, and social workers, to provide
coordinated and comprehensive care to patients.
24. how is work health work force
Engaging in professional development: Healthcare
workers engage in ongoing professional development
activities, such as continuing education, to stay up-
to-date with the latest advances in healthcare and
maintain their professional competencies.
25. source of information in
health workforce
World Health Organization (WHO)
National Health Workforce Accounts
Health Workforce Information System (HWIS)
Ministry of Health
26. source of information in
health workforce
Academic research
regional medical officers
Survey
Census