A Computer-aided System to Support Manpower Requirements Analysis in the Health Sector at the Local Government Level in Tanzania
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1995-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
In this study an investigation of the existing information facilities and
information flow patterns for health manpower requirements analysis in Sing ida
District Council has been carried out. A survey conducted for the purpose of
understanding the existing information facilities in the chosen area has revealed the
weakness of the existing information facilities, and observation has led to pinpoint the
means of improving and strengthening the existing information support facilities for
manpower requirement analysis at the Local government level.
The use of questionnaires, interviews, observations and literature survey on
health manpower have revealed the information needs of health manpower planners
and decision-makers at the local government in Singida District. Findings from the
users groups are given. A computer-based information support system which is
envisaged to be more efficient has been proposed based on those findings. Four
prototype databases have been designed using Mico-CDS/ISIS which taken together are
expected to provide all necessary information required by health manpower planners
in Singida District. These include specialised database for health institutions, health
staff, and health projects. An integrated database for bibliographic records has also
been designed.
The prototype information support system has been proposed to work on a
Local Area Network (LAN) located within Sing ida District Council's health
departments. Measures to be taken for implementation of the prototype information
support system and its further improvements are suggested.