Task shifting and task sharing

This project was focused on advocating for a favorable policy environment

Location

Enugu,Anambra

Duration

2 Years

Status

Completed

DRPC

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Project Background

In July 2018, the South Saharan Social Development Organisation (SSDO) was sub-granted by the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) to support advocacy efforts aimed at creating a more favourable policy environment for improved health service delivery for women and children in Anambra and Enugu States. The project was implemented under the Partnership for Advocacy in Child and Family Health at Scale (PACFaH@Scale), with a focus on strengthening state-level policies, systems, and commitments that support access to quality healthcare services, particularly in the areas of child and family health. Through strategic advocacy and engagement with relevant government stakeholders, the project sought to contribute to stronger policy frameworks and improved commitment to sustainable health financing and service delivery in both states.

Project Objective

To strengthen state-level commitment to child and family health through improved policies, planning, and coordination among relevant government stakeholders.

To promote a favourable policy environment that supports improved health service delivery for women and children in Anambra and Enugu States.

To promote sustainable financing for family health services by supporting stronger mechanisms for domestic and external resource mobilisation.

Activities

Comprehensive programs designed to drive long-term change.

Launch of the Anambra State TSTS Policy

Supported the finalisation and official launch of the validated Anambra State TSTS Policy on 25 February 2020 in Awka, marking a key milestone in the state’s efforts to strengthen and institutionalise task shifting and task sharing within its health system.

Anambra State TSTS Policy Adaptation and Stakeholder Engagement

Supported the adaptation of the National TSTS Policy to address the specific Human Resources for Health (HRH) challenges of Anambra State through technical committee meetings, policy reviews, and broader stakeholder consultations.

TSTS Policy Dialogues in Anambra and Enugu States

Conducted policy dialogues with key health-sector stakeholders in Anambra and Enugu States to discuss findings from the baseline survey and build support for the adaptation and implementation of the National Task Shifting and Task Sharing (TSTS) Policy.