1. Leadership
WHO Strategic Direction Leadership: Midwife and nurse graduates match or surpass health system demand and have the requisite knowledge, competencies and attitudes to meet national health priorities
We conduct expansive research into the needs of nurses and midwives within the Pacific region. Particularly, the Centre investigates how leadership at a governmental level is addressing these needs, and how this can be improved. Our research builds evidence-based foundations for shaping and informing culturally appropriate and relevant policies for each community. The current policy priorities are to:
- Establish and strengthen senior leadership positions for nursing and midwifery workforce governance and management and input into health policy
- Invest in leadership skills development for midwives and nurses
By working with in-country partners to co-develop monitoring and evaluation programs, we aim to enhance the capabilities of the local workforce and build sustainable in-country leadership within all sectors.
The WHO CC UTS acknowledges use of key language from WHO's Strategic Direction for Midwifery and Nursing Document.
South Pacific Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officers Alliance (SPCNMOA)
WHO CC involvement: Michele Rumsey, Di Brown, Amanda Neill, James Buchan, and Kerri Gianesi
WHO CC involvement: Michele Rumsey, Di Brown, James Buchan, Kerri Gianesi, Ali Moloney, Amanda Neill, in partnership with SPCNMOA and Faculty of Health UTS support
WHO CC involvement: Michele Rumsey, Amanda Neill, and Professor Lin Lock.
