Online training needs assessment (TNA) among Municipal Nutrition Action Officers (MNAOs) in the Philippines
https://doi.org/10.31246/mjn-2023-0164
- Author:
Idelia G. Glorioso
1
;
Milflor S. Gonzales
1
;
Trina Mae B. Santos
1
Author Information
1. Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Department of Science and Technology DOST Compound, General Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig City, Philippines
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
capacity-building, competency, training needs assessment
- From:
Malaysian Journal of Nutrition
2024;30(No.1):117-128
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: A training needs assessment (TNA) was conducted by the Department
of Science and Technology, Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) to
design appropriate and relevant trainings for Municipal Nutrition Action Officers
(MNAOs). In the Philippines, MNAO is a nutrition officer who serves at the municipal
level and is tasked to ensure the localisation of the Philippine Plan of Action for
Nutrition (PPAN) in Local Government Units (LGU) to ensure proper implementation
of activities on Public Health Nutrition (PHN). Methods: A total of 162 MNAOs in
the country answered the online TNA survey conducted from April to May 2023.
Results: Based on the results of the TNA survey, there was a need for DOST-FNRI
to design and conduct trainings related to the top three core competencies identified
by MNAOs: Creating policies and standards related to food and nutrition; advocating
legislation, regulation, and nutrition policies; and designing appropriate nutrition
information education and communication (IEC) materials. Conclusion: Based on
the study results, it is recommended that LGUs allocate funds for capacity building
of the public health workforce to create a skilled workforce in the community
that will coordinate the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
of nutrition plans at the municipal level. For future consideration, curriculum
design for professional development in public health nutrition should include
core competencies on food and nutrition policy programme, nutrition programme
management, and IEC development.
- Full text:20240705114520875544.2024my0647.pdf
