Effective management of health workers migration

Date Shared:

Monday, October 14, 2019 - 14:53

Countries and areas:

Somalia, South Sudan, Afghanistan, Ghana

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Goal 3: Good health and well being

Targets on vulnerability and protection

Targets that contribute to employment or employment creation

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 5: Enhance availability and flexibility of pathways for regular migration

Objective 18: Invest in skills development and facilitate mutual recognition of skills, qualifications and competences

Objective 19: Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries

Objective 21: Cooperate in facilitating safe and dignified return and readmission, as well as sustainable reintegration

Contributors:

International Organizations

Member States

Chairmanship:

Ecuador 2019

Tags:

Migration and Health, Recognition of Skills and Qualifications, Return and Reintegration, Skilled Migration, Migration and Education, Diaspora Empowerment and Engagement, Labor Mobility

Summary:

Programmes promoting effective management of health workers' migration, health system capacity building, and skill/knowledge transfer from the diaspora are underway in Somalia, South Sudan, Afghanistan, Ghana.

In Somalia, IOM’s "Migration for Development in Africa" (MIDA) is an ongoing capacity-building programme, which helps to mobilize competencies acquired by African nationals abroad for the benefit of Africa's development.

In South Sudan, a Mobility of Health Professionals (MOHPROF) Project (2012-2014) contributed technical support to the Government of South Sudan to develop a National Diaspora Engagement Strategy for the health sector. Training and HRH gaps were identified in health sector training institutions through needs assessments.

In Afghanistan and Chana, a Temporary Return of Qualified Nationals (TRQN) promotes diaspora engagement through internships and training opportunities for of host institutions and government officials.

Link:

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/our_work/DMM/Migration-Health/mhd_infosheet_migration_of_health_workers_10.09.2018.pdf

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2019 - Background Paper RT 1.2 "Facilitating social and economic inclusion"