Health Workforce Information Programme
HWIP Governance
The Need for Governance
The potential scope of HWIP is vast, and the stakeholders numerous. The proposed HWIP approach requires a governance and management control structure that addresses data inputs from a range of organisations, the management of a programme of work, the generation of agreed outputs and the provision of services. A strong governance model is required to ensure that HWIP activities align to a coherent agreed sector strategic direction. The existing governance arrangement is described below:
National DHB CEO Group
DHB CEOs are the HWIP owners. Significant changes to scope and budget will be referred back to this group for sign off. David Meates, the Chairperson of the HWIP Steering Group, will determine matters that need to be referred to the National DHB CEO Group for decision.
HWIP Steering Group
The National DHB CEO Group delegated governance of HWIP as described in the HWIP Business Case to the HWIP Steering Group. The existing HWIP Steering Group will govern HWIP establishment and oversee the implementation of agreed activities for the first two years in accordance with this Business Plan and the Operational Plan.
The HWIP Steering Group includes representatives from DHBs and the Ministry of Health. Members are actively involved in the areas of workforce development and information management/technology and most hold positions on one or more of the following - the DHB Workforce Development Group, the DHB Information Group, the DHB HR Group, the DHB Chief Information Officer Group and the Health Information Standards Organisation. HWIP Steering Group includes the following representatives:
- David Meates, HWIP Sponsor and Steering Group Chairperson; CEO, Wairarapa DHB
- Alan Grainer, CIO, Waikato DHB
- Julian Inch, CEO, DHBNZ
- Jenny Prentice, Acting Manager, Health of Older People and Workforce, Ministry of Health
- Tony Gibling, Manager, Clinical Training Agency
- Laurie Biesiek, General Manager Human Resources, Tairawhiti DHB
Towards the end of the two year period of Governance, a new proposal will be submitted to the CEO Group recommending the best governance structure for HWIP.
The Workforce Development Group, the Workforce Strategy Groups, the Clinical Training Agency and the Ministry of Health are all key HWIP users directing resources towards the development of specified outputs. The HWIP Steering Group will have a strong link with each key user to ensure that planned activities, services and outputs cater to their requirements.
Workforce Development Group
As outlined elsewhere in this document, the Workforce Development Group will actively inform HWIP direction and activity. To ensure that HWIP activities align with Workforce Development Group Activity and that of the Workforce Strategy Groups, strong linkages will be maintained through the DHBNZ Workforce Portfolio Manager. The HWIP Manager, will regularly update the WDG through attending teleconferences and meetings and will seek feedback on HWIP actual and scheduled outputs. The Steering Group will from time to time seek advice from the Workforce Development Group from a national workforce perspective.
DHB Information Group
Through the DHBNZ Information Portfolio Manager, HWIP will link with the DHB Information Group to ensure activities and outputs align with national Information Communications and Technology (‘ICT’) standards and strategy. The Steering Group will seek advice from the DHB Information Group from a national information perspective.
Advisory Groups
The HWIP User Reference Group was established to enable a wide range of stakeholder representatives have direct input into the development of the HWIP model. The User Reference Group will remain in an advisory capacity to HWIP to help keep the programme informed of user requirements.
All DHBs have a workforce champion nominated by their CEO as the key coordinating role for the DHB on workforce activity through DHB, regional and national networks. HWIP will engage with the workforce champions on a regular basis.
HWIP will seek relevant sector expertise to provide quality assurance of the process and outputs delivered to key users. For instance, an expert group will be specifically formed to assist HWIP finalise the workforce data definition standard. Various experts (e.g. labour market economists, epidemiologists) will be involved in the development of an approach to workforce forecasting.