Appraisal of Nature of Capacity Building Programs of HIV/AIDS Supply Chain Workforce in Nigeria

Abstract

This study on appraisal of nature of capacity building programs of HIV/AIDS supply chain workforce in Nigeria involved cross-sectional observational design. A pre-tested self-completion structured questionnaire was administered to 422 participants drawn from HIV/AIDS supply chain workforce. The survey had a response rate of 396(93.8%). The reliability statistics showed the questionnaire is reliable for nature of capacity building programs, Cronbach alpha (α = 0.886). On-the-job training was the most predominant capacity building approach, while task shifting and fellowship program were the least used. The study revealed nature of capacity building of HIV/AIDS supply chain workforce comprised of on-the-job training, short courses, residential training, field-based, work-based, in-service, pre-service and e-learning trainings as leading strategies and excellent in strengthening HIV/AIDS supply chain workforce capacity, mean ± standard deviation score (3.774 ± 0.9882) on a Likert scale of 1-5 (5-point scale). Others included collaboration, university-based model, mentorship, task shifting and fellowship program. Inferential statistics revealed that Managers and Directors with postgraduate qualification have more benefit from the capacity building programs (p<0.05). Whilst age, sex and years of experience have no effect on the capacity building programs of HIV/AIDS supply chain workforce (p>0.05). Chi-square statistic revealed that nature of capacity building program is a significant factor of HIV/AIDS supply chain workforce capacity (p<0.05). Effective capacity building programs are central to the improvement of HIV/AIDS supply chain systems and responsiveness.

Evaluation of Perception towards Capacity Building Programs and Workforce Skills in HIV/AIDS Supply Chain Management in Nigeria

“…Most of the respondents were in the rank of manager, supervisor, specialist, advisor, and officer, with ages of many between 30 and 59 years and years of experience in the HIV/AIDS supply chain between 4 and 15 years. The respondents have significant experience with a good understanding of the supply chain management needs of the HIV/AIDS program [14].…”

“…It has been observed that interventions that involved many stakeholders in the subject area have been effective in achieving sustainable practice change [18]. There has been an established relationship between training and employee performance, and effective capacitybuilding programs remain vital to improving supply chain systems [14,[20][21][22][23][24][25].…”

“…Similarly, supply chain workforce capacity gaps have been reported in low-and middle-income countries, with some having vacancy rates of about 71% for public sector posts that would require accredited pharmaceutical training [31], often due to a combination of insufficient training as well as 100-150% higher wages in the private sector as compared to the public sector [10]. There is a rising need to address human resources capacity requirements for supply chain systems [14,10], and investments in the health supply chain personnel will be a worthwhile and effective strategy to improve the overall efficiency of health systems [11].…”