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The COVID-19 pandemic brought out the current situation of the public health workforce. It has been brought to notice that the current public health workforce is lagging in the appropriate integration of young professionals*. Despite there being a surplus resource of young professionals, they have not been linked to the system adequately (Wong et al, 2021).
Young professionals are essential to the workforce as they can provide a different perspective and increase diversity, in the meanwhile also supporting the workforce in terms of human resources. Regardless of the importance of the public health workforce in the global economy, there is a gap in the job prospects for young professionals. As they face challenges to attain jobs matching their skills and capability (Wong et al, 2021).
*Young professionals here are referred to students and early career professionals.
Kindly share your thoughts on the importance of young professionals in public health and the challenges faced by them.
Reference:
Wong, B.L.H., Siepmann, I., Chen, T.T. et al. Rebuilding to shape a better future: the role of young professionals in the public health workforce. Hum Resour Health 19, 82 (2021). //doi.org/10.1186/s12960-021-00627-7
The public health workforce is unable to cope with the continuously changing needs of both current and future public health demands according to the WHO, the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) and the Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region .
Public health programmes [ PHP] is defined as an individual that engage in public health service practice irrespective of location but more specifically on educational background, specialized by means of academic bachelor, master's in public health or doctorate.
The COVID‐ 19 pandemic has illustrated that no single nation is adequately prepared, exposing the gaps in the infrastructure of public health systems worldwide. These gaps endanger the success of PHPs to deliver public health functions, as they are not solely dependent on their competencies but based on both availability and conditions of their work. Employment outcomes (EOs) can help to define the profile of a PHP, for example, by including information about employment sector, job titles and place of work.
REFERENCES : Treviño-Reyna G, Czabanowska K, Haque S, Plepys CM, Magaña L, Middleton J. Employment outcomes and job satisfaction of international public health professionals: What lessons for public health and COVID-19 pandemic preparedness? Employment outcomes of public health graduates. Int J Health Plann Manage. 2021 May;36(S1):124-150. doi: 10.1002/hpm.3140. Epub 2021 Apr 4. PMID: 33817807; PMCID: PMC8251052.
Posted : April 24, 2023 10:48 pm
I thoroughly enjoyed reading your article on the demographic dividend and its potential impact on the health and social care sector. Your points about the importance of investing in young people's education and training, as well as creating jobs in the sector, are particularly well-made. The statistic that 40 million new health worker jobs are expected to be created by 2030 is staggering, and it's clear that this will require significant investment and planning.
I also appreciated your emphasis on the role that Young Professionals (YPs) and Students/Early Career Professionals (ECPs) can play in shaping the future of health service delivery. Their unique perspectives and experiences can be invaluable in informing policy developments and curriculum design.
However, I do have some criticisms and suggestions for improvement. Firstly, while you provide some statistics on the demographic dividend, I would have liked to see more data on the current state of youth employment and education in low- and middle-income countries. This would help to provide a clearer picture of the challenges that these countries face in terms of harnessing this demographic dividend.
Secondly, I would have liked to see more concrete examples of successful policies or programs that have been implemented to support young people in the health and social care sector. While you mention the importance of developing and implementing policies that support young people, it would be helpful to see some real-world examples of how this has been done successfully.
Finally, I would have liked to see more consideration of the potential challenges that may arise from a large influx of new health workers into the sector. For example, how will these new workers be trained and integrated into existing healthcare systems? How will they be managed and supported?
Posted : September 21, 2024 12:31 pm
there are a few areas where the text could be improved.
1 The article could benefit from a stronger introduction that sets the context for the importance of the public health workforce. For example, you could mention the impact of public health on society and the economy, and why it's essential to have a strong and effective workforce.
2.The article could be more specific about the gaps in public health infrastructure that were exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, you could mention specific challenges such as inadequate funding, lack of trained staff, or insufficient resources.
3.The concept of Employment Outcomes (EOs) could be explained in more detail. What are EOs, and how do they help define the profile of a PHP? Providing more information about EOs would help readers understand their significance.
4. The article could benefit from some concrete examples or case studies to illustrate the challenges faced by PHPs and the importance of EOs.
Some valuable points that could be added to the article include:
1.A discussion of the role of PHPs in addressing global health challenges, such as antimicrobial resistance, climate change, and non-communicable diseases.
2.An examination of the factors that influence the career choices and motivations of PHPs, such as salary, job security, and opportunities for professional development.
3.A review of existing initiatives or programs that aim to strengthen the public health workforce, such as fellowship programs, training grants, or mentorship schemes.
4 A discussion of the potential impact of EOs on PHPs' career trajectories and professional development.
Posted : September 21, 2024 12:37 pm
The COVID-19 pandemic brought out the current situation of the public health workforce. It has been brought to notice that the current public health workforce is lagging in the appropriate integration of young professionals*. Despite there being a surplus resource of young professionals, they have not been linked to the system adequately (Wong et al, 2021).
Young professionals are essential to the workforce as they can provide a different perspective and increase diversity, in the meanwhile also supporting the workforce in terms of human resources. Regardless of the importance of the public health workforce in the global economy, there is a gap in the job prospects for young professionals. As they face challenges to attain jobs matching their skills and capability (Wong et al, 2021).
*Young professionals here are referred to students and early career professionals.
Kindly share your thoughts on the importance of young professionals in public health and the challenges faced by them.
Reference:
Wong, B.L.H., Siepmann, I., Chen, T.T. et al. Rebuilding to shape a better future: the role of young professionals in the public health workforce. Hum Resour Health 19, 82 (2021). //doi.org/10.1186/s12960-021-00627-7
In my opinion this points can also be added to youth to participate more in public health
1. Mentorship programs: Establishing mentorship programs that pair young professionals with experienced mentors can help address the lack of guidance and support.
2.Training and development opportunities: Providing training and development opportunities can help young professionals build their skills and capabilities, making them more attractive to employers.
3.Flexible work arrangements: Offering flexible work arrangements, such as telecommuting or compressed workweeks, can help young professionals balance their work and personal responsibilities.
Recognition and reward: Recognizing and rewarding the contributions of young professionals can help boost their morale and motivation.
4.Interdisciplinary collaboration: Encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration between young professionals from different fields can foster innovation and creativity.
Posted : September 21, 2024 1:14 pm
Young professionals are a pillar of the public health workforce especially when it comes to the issues that were highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. They are able to foster a vibrancy by bridging the existing generation gaps which cultivates an adaptive work culture. Given the continuously changing nature of public health, meeting new threats, the presence of entry level public health workers in the workforce is advocated for innovation and preservation of existing good practices. One of the major advantages of their youth is in the ability of young professionals to use new technological devices and tools which are very important in most public health activities like contact tracing, telemedicine, and health data analysis. Young professionals tend to be more inclined towards working in an interdisciplinary environment. This is helpful in making the system less rigid and more ready to counter the emerging global health issues.
In spite of the beneficial role young professionals can play in this context, they face considerable hardship when trying to find a position that corresponds their skills and education. In the same time, the increasing young professional population does not find enough relevant positions for themselves. This suggests that the adaptation of new young talents into the system is riddled with structural problems. These people are often encumbered by factors such as insufficient guidance, precarity, and limited entry level jobs that offer upward mobility.
Posted : October 8, 2024 9:04 am
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