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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Elements define the essential outcomes.
  2. Assess existing capacity for change
  3. Clarify intended outcome
  4. Select and implement appropriate capacity building strategy
  5. Evaluate effectiveness of selected strategy

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

roles and responsibilities of relevant agencies, legal and organisational considerations relating to developed, implemented, monitored and evaluated strategies, including:

equity issues in population health

evidence-based practice

social change and advocacy processes

relevant international charters and/or declarations and documents

national, State/Territory and local health policies, goals, targets and priorities

organisation standards, policies and procedures, including scope of own role and responsibilities

theory of capacity building and examples of current strategies

dimensions of capacity building:

development of infrastructure

enhancement of program sustainability

fostering problem solving capabilities

principles of effective capacity building practice, including:

respecting and valuing pre-existing capacities

developing mutual trust

being responsive to context within which capacity building program sits

avoiding pre-packaged ideas and strategies

key action areas of capacity building, including:

organisational development

workforce development

resource allocation

partnerships

leadership

examples of pre-existing capacities, including:

skills

structures

partnerships

resources.