dc.contributor.author | Ramani, K. V. | |
dc.contributor.author | Mavalankar, Dileep | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2010-11-11T05:49:28Z | |
dc.date.available | 2010-11-11T05:49:28Z | |
dc.date.copyright | 2009 | |
dc.date.issued | 2009-11-11T05:49:28Z | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11718/10244 | |
dc.description | Journal of Health Organization and Management, Vol. 23, No. 1, (2009), pp. 133 - 42 | en |
dc.description.abstract | Purpose – This paper aims to focus on the management capacity assessment of the Reproductive
and Child Health (RCH) program at the state level.
Design/methodology/approach – Based on an extensive literature survey, and discussions with
senior officers in charge of RCH program at the central and state level, the authors have developed a
conceptual framework for management capacity assessment. Central to their framework are a few
determinants of management capacity, a set of indicators to estimate these determinants, and a
management capacity assessment tool to be administered by each state. A pilot survey of the
management tool in a few states helped the authors to refine each instrument and finalize the same. A
suitable management structure is suggested for effective management of the RCH program based on
the population in each state.
Findings – The assessment brought out the need to strengthen the planning and monitoring of RCH
activities, HR management practices, and inter-departmental coordination.
Practical implications – The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India has
accepted the management tool and asked each state to administer it. The recommended management
structure is used as a guideline by each state to identify the capacity gaps and take necessary steps to
augment its management capacity.
Originality/value – The authors’ framework to assess the management capacity of RCH program is
very comprehensive, the management tool is easy to administer, and assessment of capacity gaps can
be made quickly. | |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.subject | National Health Programmes | en |
dc.subject | Reproductive Health | en |
dc.title | Management capacity assessment for national health programmes: a study of RCH programme in India | en |
dc.type | Article | en |