Solomon Islands Human resources for health policy and planning

WHO supported the MHMS technically and financially with the development of the National Health Workforce Strategy. The development process was undertaken over a 7 month period in 2024 with the recruitment of an International Consultant, establishment of a Taskforce chaired by the Deputy Secretary Corporate to provide oversight of the development of the Strategy, provincial consultations and meetings with line Ministries including Ministry of Education and Human Resources, Ministry of Finance and Treasury, Ministry of Public Service as well as in-depth discussion with staff at NRH and the SINU. The final Draft was submitted to the Permanent Secretary of Health for presentation at the Senior Executive Members meeting of the MHMS for their review and endorsement prior to official launch and publication.