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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Vaccinology
  • Health Systems Strengthening

Background:

  • In-service training is crucial for healthcare workers in immunization programs, especially with new vaccines and evolving program scopes.
  • National immunization programs require adaptable training strategies to meet changing demands.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the perceived training needs and preferred methods for capacity building among immunization program staff in the WHO African Region.
  • To identify priority areas for in-service training within national immunization programs.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted among national and provincial immunization program staff across 9 countries in the WHO African Region.
  • The survey focused on identifying skill gaps, training needs, and preferred training modalities.

Main Results:

  • Over 98% of respondents reported skill gaps requiring training, with significant demand for mid-level management (MLM) and refresher training.
  • Priority training areas include immunization monitoring, data quality, financing, adverse events, and community mobilization.
  • A majority (78%) found online MLM training adequate, yet only 4 managers regularly monitored trained staff numbers.

Conclusions:

  • There is a substantial need for in-service training for immunization program officers, particularly at subnational levels.
  • Program managers should implement regular monitoring of staff training and conduct thorough needs assessments.
  • Online training is a viable and acceptable approach for enhancing the capacity of immunization program staff.