In addition to showcasing the HRIS strengthening process and work, our auxiliary event, “Health Workforce: Using Better Data, Making Better Decisions” offered great opportunity to receive feedback from the global health community. I was ideally situated at the back of the room covering the data-driven decision-making (DDDM) table. While talking to a colleague [...]
With Tanzania field support funding the Capacity Project recently launched the first installation of our new HRIS appliance. The appliance, pictured below, is a small computer without a traditional screen, keyboard, or mouse. A network administrator uses the small LCD screen and few buttons on front to install the appliance on the LAN [...]
As another country sends an emergency message for assistance restoring their data I’m reflecting on the importance of ensuring sustainable back-up plans are in place. Not only must we assist local system administrators with devising an affordable solution we must also automate if possible and check back for status as often as possible. [...]
Angela Self is an HRIS Advisor with IntraHealth and is currently engaged in HRIS strengthening activities in Namibia, Lesotho, and Swaziland. In addition, Angela provides technical assistance on the PEPFAR HRIS Assessment Framework project.