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Identifying Competencies for Australian Health Professionals Working in International Health

H. Akbar, BAppSc(hons), MPH(CN)

School of Population Health, The University of Queensland, Australia

P.S. Hill, MBBS, PhD

School of Population Health, The University of Queensland, Australia, peter.hill{at}sph.uq.edu.au

A. Rotem, PhD

School of Public Health and Community Medicine, The University of New South Wales, Australia

I.D. Riley, MDBS, FAFPHM

School of Population Health, The University of Queensland, Australia

A.B. Zwi, MBBCh, PhD

School of Public Health and Community Medicine, The University of New South Wales, Australia

G.C. Marks, MS, PhD

School of Population Health, The University of Queensland, Australia

T. Mark, MTH, MEd

School of Population Health, The University of Queensland, Australia

A profile of the roles performed by Australian health professionals working in international health was constructed to identify the core competencies they require, and the implications for education and training of international health practitioners. The methods used included: literature review and document analysis of available training and education; an analysis of competencies required in job descriptions for international health positions; and consultations with key informants.

The international health roles identified were classified in four main groups: Program Directors, Program Managers, Team Leaders and Health Specialists. Thirteen 'core' competencies were identified from the job analysis and key informant/group interviews.

Contributing to international health development in resource poor countries requires high level cultural, interpersonal and team-work competencies. Technical expertise in health disciplines is required, with flexibility to adapt to new situations. International health professionals need to combine public health competencies with high level personal maturity to respond to emerging challenges. Asia Pac J Public Health 2005; 17(2): 99-103.

Key Words: Competencies • education • international health • training • workforce.

Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health, Vol. 17, No. 2, 99-103 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/101053950501700207
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