Systems Strengthening for Better HIV/TB Patient Outcomes (Foundation for Professional Development)

The goal of the Foundation for Professional Development (FPD)s Systems Strengthening TA model is to foster a public sector management culture that is based on effective leadership by professional managers committed to: providing integrated quality services based on GoSA policy in partnership with civil society; using strategic information to guide decision making; and improving service quality and outcomes.

In partnership with GoSA, FPD: i) develops and informs strategies to help Districts realize the 10 Point Plan, including NSP on HIV/AIDS, PHC Re-Engineering Strategy, NHI and the Minister of Healths NSDA in line with the PIPF; ii) supports district management to draft, implement and monitor progress against District Health Plans, related plans and expenditure reviews; and iii) supports districts to achieve and maintain targeted levels of performance for PEPFARs priority areas, in particular TB/HIV.

Target populations include district management teams (DMT), facility managers, staff in Tshwane/Metsweding (GP), Nkangala (MP), Capricorn and Vhembe (LP)and the uninsured public (est. 5,122,683) especially PLWHAs.

The projects primary investment is on strengthening systems related to routine management with scale-back of TA investment and energy once processes are adopted and ingrained.