The Technical Assistance (TA) Cluster at the Foundation for Professional Development supports the strengthening of district health systems through capacity development, technical support and research initiatives.
The Cluster works to improve health system performance and contribute to HIV and TB epidemic control in South Africa. Through diversified donor funding, FPD focuses on building local capacity, strengthening health systems and providing innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes.
FPD's Technical Assistance strategy is guided by the World Health Organization's Health Systems Framework and the principles of Systems Thinking for Health Systems Strengthening.
The WHO framework identifies six building blocks of a healthcare system. FPD has adapted this model by adding Community as a seventh building block, recognising the important role that communities play in creating a people-centred health system.
These interconnected building blocks work together to improve access, coverage and quality of HIV and TB prevention, care and support services.
FPD's adapted framework brings together seven interconnected areas that contribute to stronger, more accessible and higher-quality healthcare services.
Strengthening access to quality HIV and TB prevention, care and treatment services.
Developing the knowledge, skills and capacity of the health workforce to deliver effective services.
Improving the availability, quality and use of health information to support planning and decision-making.
Supporting access to essential medical products, medicines, vaccines and appropriate technologies.
Supporting effective resource planning and financing approaches for sustainable healthcare services.
Strengthening leadership, accountability, coordination and management within the health system.
Supporting community mobilisation, prevention, participation and uptake of health services.
Increase the proportion of people living with HIV who know their HIV status through improved access to HIV testing.
Improve access to antiretroviral treatment and support people diagnosed with HIV to remain engaged in care.
Support effective treatment and patient management to achieve durable viral suppression.
Through technical assistance and capacity development, FPD supports improvements across different levels of the health system.
Increased uptake of HIV testing and improved access to prevention, care and treatment services.
Improved referral pathways, patient follow-up and continuity of HIV and TB care.
Improved availability and use of quality, reliable data to guide programme responses.
Improved capacity to plan, finance, implement and monitor district health system responses.
FPD's Technical Assistance work is implemented through a range of projects and initiatives that address specific health system priorities and strengthen service delivery.
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Building the knowledge, skills and capacity of the health workforce.
Strengthening the structures and processes that support effective healthcare.
Recognising the role of communities in prevention, participation and service uptake.
Through technical assistance, capacity development and collaborative partnerships, FPD continues to support stronger health systems and improved access to quality healthcare services.