Public Health Bachelor’s Perception of Skills Needed to Work in the Health Office: A Qualitative Study among Alumni from Universitas Negeri Malang
https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.4.33
- Author:
Dian Mawarni
1
;
Anindya Hapsari
1
;
Tika Dwi Tama
1
;
Windi Chusniah Rachmawati
1
;
Shofiyatul Masyiyah
2
;
Nurul Jannatul Firdausi
3
Author Information
1. Department of Public Health, Faculty of Sports Science, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang 65145, East Java, Indonesia
2. Department of Disease Prevention and Control, Local Health Department of Pasuruan, Pasuruan, 67153, East Java, Indonesia
3. Department of Human Resources for Health, Provincial Health Department of East Java, Surabaya, 60231, East Java, Indonesia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Human resources management, Workforce development, Workforce skills, Public health workforce, Public health education
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2023;19(No.4):225-230
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Health is a dynamic, emerging, and interdisciplinary field. To address current health problem challenges, we need a public health workforce constantly adaptable and equipped with the newest skills. This study
was to explore the skills needed by public health bachelor’s to work in the health office. Methods: We used qualitative methods. A total of six participants took part in this study. Interviews were held virtually via Zoom Platform
in September 2022 using a semi-structured interview guide. Interviews were audio-visual recorded, and transcribed
verbatim. The transcripts were coded by members of the research team and a thematic analysis was conducted.
Results: The majority of participants get jobs in the office through different work entrances. Our study identifies that
participants need technical and interpersonal skills to support their job in the health office. Outside learning contributes to developing skills needed by participants. Conclusion: This study represents an initial endeavor to identify
the core work-related skills for public health graduates who work in the health office. Future research is needed for
longitudinal larger scale quantitative studies to confirm our qualitative findings. In addition, our findings promote
transformations on learning for Bachelor of Public Health Program more comprehensively.
- Full text:11.2023my1584.pdf
