Core Competency Promotion Model for Health Persornel of Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospihal in Chainat Province

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) study basic information and needs for core competency development among public health personnel in sub-district health promoting hospitals in Chainat Province, and 2) propose a core competency development model, including evaluation and improvement. The target group was public health personnel in 71 sub-district health promoting hospitals. The tools used included questionnaires and interviews, which were quality-checked with a high Index of Conformity (IOC). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including means, percentages, and standard deviations, as well as content analysis.

The results revealed that public health personnel desire competency development that aligns with policy and public needs. The developed core competency development model, called the METES Model, consists of main components, sub-components, enabling factors, and supporting factors. Satisfaction assessment results were high, and lessons learned indicated that public health personnel should be strong, foster collaborative learning processes with communities, maintain good relationships and communication with local authorities, and encourage public participation in ongoing community development.