General Functions

a. Formulates plans, policies, programs and standards related to the production, deployment, utilization and development of human resource for the health sector.

b. Provides relevant training programs for specific categories of health workers and technical assistance and expert services to collaborating and implementing agencies.

c. Develops benefits and compensation packages for health human resource.

d. Conduct studies and researches on health human resource.

e. Advises the Secretary of Health on matters pertaining to the health human resource development.

1. Health Human Resource Planning and Standards Division

Specific Functions

a. Develops and maintains a health human resource information system

b. Develops and monitors standards on health human resource

c. Conducts researches on health human resource development and management

d. Develops health human resource system responsive to health trends and needs

e. Convenes and coordinates advisory bodies for different categories of health human resource

2. Health Human Resource Management Division

Specific Functions

a. Develops and implements plans and programs on the recruitment , selection, deployment and utilization of health human resources.

b. Institutes career development systems in the health sector

3. Health Human Resource Training Division

Specific Functions

a. Identifies training needs of specific categories of human resource in the health sector

b. Develops, coordinates, facilitates and implements training programs for health human resource.

c. Monitors and evaluates training programs.