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Background Capacity Plus, the USAID global flagship project for Human Resources for Health, has been globally supporting human resources information system (HRIS) strengthening. This eHealth fellow will work to improve bug management and release processes of the iHRIS Suite of software as well to ensure that they are continuously and consistently followed. Scope of Work Work closely with Capacity Plus/iHRIS team throughout assignment Responsible...

The United States does not train a sufficient number of health workers to meet its needs, and relies on importing foreign workers to fill the gaps. “There is no one looking at the entire system from a public health perspective,” Dr. Kate Tulenko, the author of Insourced: How Importing Jobs Impacts the Healthcare Crisis Here and Abroad, said. “No one saying, how many nurses do we actually need? What is the nursing skill set we actually need? How...

We know that iHRIS Qualify can help Nursing and Midwifery Councils track nurses and easily update their records. But we didn't know that iHRIS Qualify can cure backaches as well! A computerized system means no more lifting of heavy paper registries, and it's quicker to find a nurse's record in the database. Read the full story on the Capacity Plus website. Before records were computerized in iHRIS Qualify, lifting and carrying heavy paper...

According to a report on global mobile trends released by infoDev and the World Bank, three out of four people worldwide have access to mobile phones. This signals great potential for mobile health applications. Mobile health (or mhealth) solutions are among the strategies IntraHealth International already employs in supporting frontline health workers who are combatting HIV/AIDS. In the coming year, we will also be exploring how best to port...

We are pleased to announce the release of iHRIS Manage and iHRIS Qualify 4.1.3. Part of the iHRIS Suite of software, iHRIS Manage maintains health worker deployment, performance, and attrition information. iHRIS Qualify tracks training, certification, and licensure. Go to the Get Software page to download the latest versions.We would also like to invite you to join our new iHRIS Google Group, for discussion, bug reports, and questions about the...

The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute's eHealth Toolbox is a collection of proven information and communications technology applications developed for use in resource-constrained locations. We are pleased that the iHRIS Suite has been included in the eHealth Toolbox. The eHealth Toolbox collects a wide variety of open source tools for e-learning, managing health information, conducting research, and telemedicine. Visit the eHealth...

Are you interested in discussing iHRIS with other developers, implementers, and users working on the project? Join our Global iHRIS Community Discussion Forum on Google Groups.Our brand-new forum is a one-stop place to get help downloading, installing, or using the iHRIS software. Report a bug, or request a new feature. Ask implementation questions or just find out if others have dealt with the same problems you are facing. Or simply connect with...

This blog was originally posted on the CapacityPlus website. When we think of health care workers, we tend to think of doctors, nurses, midwives, and the like. We originally developed the iHRIS Suite to track and manage these traditional, well-defined cadres. But many other professionals provide needed services in hospitals, clinics, and communities, and their roles may not be so well-defined. The social services workforce is a critical segment...

When we think of healthcare workers, we tend to think of doctors, nurses, midwives, and the like. We originally developed the iHRIS Suite to track and manage these traditional, well-defined cadres.But many other professionals provide needed services in hospitals, clinics, and communties, and their roles may not be so well-defined. The social services workforce is a critical segment of these workers, bringing essential services to communities and...

Code-Bounty/Senior eHealth Fellow – Namibia iHRIS Manage Customization for FBO BackgroundIntraHealth Namibia has been supporting Human Resources Information System (HRIS) strengthening in Namibia since 2008. We have been working with the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) and various stakeholders to support the establishment of a national HRIS focusing on the health workforce. In particular, IntraHealth is looking at implementing...