Incentives and remuneration are core issues that affect the performance of individual CHWs and of CHW programs. This paper details case study data about CHW compensation and incentives in 29 national CHW programmes, describing the range and types of incentives offered to CHWs and the underlying factors affecting CHW motivation in a number of different domains. The findings … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers at the Dawn of a New Era 8. Incentives and remuneration
Compensation
Compensation models for community health workers: Comparison of legal frameworks across five countries
Despite the life-saving work CHWs perform, they have long been subject to global debate about their remuneration. Donors and officials in many countries believe that CHW salaries are not ‘sustainable’ or that remunerating CHWs might pollute their intrinsic motivations. However, there is now consensus that CHWs should be paid appropriately. This study examines the legal … [Read more...] about Compensation models for community health workers: Comparison of legal frameworks across five countries
The critical importance of community health workers as first responders to COVID-19 in USA
The inclusion of CHWs in pandemic response efforts has yet to emerge as a core component of public health responses in the US. Through a mixed-methods case study of New York state’s COVID-19 response, this study highlights specific CHW workforce issues. It recommends appropriate hazard pay, increased supervision, and CHW prioritization. … [Read more...] about The critical importance of community health workers as first responders to COVID-19 in USA
How do community health workers institutionalise: An analysis of Brazil’s CHW programme
The authors of this paper review the factors needed for successful institutionalization of CHWs, using Brazil as a case study. They argue that a focus on adequate compensation of CHWs, protecting CHW autonomy, and improvement of community health system capacity are crucial to consider in the institutionalization process of CHW programs. These findings highlight key areas for … [Read more...] about How do community health workers institutionalise: An analysis of Brazil’s CHW programme
Assessing selection procedures and roles of Community Health Volunteers and Community Health Management Committees in Ghana’s Community-based Health Planning and Services program
In Ghana, community health volunteers (CHVs) and community health management committees (CHMCs) are essential to providing health care and fostering a sense of community ownership. This study sought to understand the criteria used to select these crucial community-based providers. The authors found that selection processes for CHVs and CHMCs vary widely; they suggest … [Read more...] about Assessing selection procedures and roles of Community Health Volunteers and Community Health Management Committees in Ghana’s Community-based Health Planning and Services program