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Elements and Performance Criteria

Monitor the performance of a population health project
- Monitor project activities to ensure they are being delivered in accordance with project plan
- Regularly review results of monitoring to allow any problems or opportunities to be addressed
Evaluate a population health project
- Collect data as per procedures outlined in the evaluation plan
- Interpret data and summarise in a manner that allows for conclusions to be made, with before and after comparisons made when relevant
Report on the outcome of a population health project evaluation

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Essential knowledge

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes knowledge of

Equity issues in population health

Evaluation types levels of evaluation

Evidencebased practice

National State and local health policies goals targets and priorities

Overview of the stages in population health project planning

Quality assurance

Relevant international chartersdeclarations and documents eg Alma Ata Ottawa Charter Jakarta Declaration The Solid Facts by WHO

Social change and advocacy processes

Theory and practice of population health including health promotion health protection and prevention of communicable and non communicable diseases

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes the ability to

Analyse judge and incorporate feedback where required

Apply analytical thinking problem solving and critical appraisal

Apply effective communication and interpersonal skills including

high level written or verbal

negotiation and liaison

conflict resolution and mediation

Engage and work collaboratively andor in partnership

Facilitate and contribute effectively to meetings forums and other networks

Identify and consult with key stakeholders throughout the monitoring and evaluation process

Pay attention to equity

Undertake work planning and management

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team andor autonomously

Evidence Required



The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit	The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills Consistent satisfactory performance of all elements of this unit must be demonstrated

Access and equity considerations	All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace under normal conditions The unit may be assessed in the classroom Access to a range of government and nongovernment policy documents and reports and statistics journals books and external expertise documents and other materials charters declarations discussion papers etc from international conferences on population health a range of government and non government policy documents and reports and statistics organisation policies and procedures

Method of assessment	Observation of performance Written tasks Interviewing and questioning Formal appraisal systems Staff client feedback PortfolioCV Supporting statement of supervisors Evidence of relevant work experienceformal or informal learning Case studies and scenarios as a basis for the discussion of issues in population health project planning Project exercise or investigation with relaxed time restraints requiring a significant part of the work to be carried out without close supervision and requiring the completion of a project report

Related units	This unit should be undertaken and assessed in conjunction with the following units HLTPOPC Work with the community to identify health needs HLTPOP502C Work with the community to identify health needs HLTPOPC Plan a population health project HLTPOP503C Plan a population health project It is recommended that this unit is undertaken in conjunction with the following unit to obtain a more holistic view of program planning management and evaluation processes PSPPMB Manage simple projects PSPPM402B Manage simple projects

Range Statement



The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Population health projects may vary considerably in scope and content:	Population health projects may be developed in any population health field including: health promotion environment health communicable diseases health risk management and assessment Population health projects may be developed at any level including: local regional state national Population health projects may be developed for any population including: general Australian population any subgroups within that population identified based on age, sex, ethnicity, sexual identity, geographical location, physical environment, lifestyle choices, socio economic status, disability, health status etc. any community defined as collective group of people identified by common values and mutual concern for the development and well-being of their group or geographical area any setting/organisation whose practices influence health behaviour (e.g. clinical services, general practice, schools, workplaces, etc.) Population health projects can target individuals, groups or organizations Population health projects may vary in duration and intensity Population health projects may relate to different health determinants (e.g. biological, economic, behavioural, social, etc.)

Communities or target populations in population health:	The community or population may vary considerably in character, size, needs and capacity to access information and services

Different levels of evaluation include:	Process evaluation (measures the activities of the project, project quality and who it is reaching) Impact evaluation (measures the immediate effect of the projectrelates to project objectives) Outcome evaluation (measures the long-term effect of the projectrelates to project goals)

Evaluation measures can be:	Qualitative Quantitative

Evaluation design can specify:	Data collection at the end of the project Before and after comparisons Trials with a control group

Relevant personnel for consultation may include:	Community/target population members and leaders Public health sector staff Community health sector staff Private health sector staff Volunteer networks General practitioners Administrators Researchers Educators Academics Business and industry representatives

Stakeholders may include:	Representatives of relevant health agencies operating in the local community Community advocates or change agents Representatives/leaders of the target population Population health professionals/supervisors Federal, state or local health service and population health planners Federal, state or local health service providers Other health and/or non-government organisations