CORE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR

WORKING IN PUBLIC HEALTH

IT - definitions

What is IT?

Information technology (IT) is the use of computers to store,

retrieve, transmit and manipulate data or information. IT is
typically used within the context of business operations as
opposed to personal or entertainment technologies. IT is
considered to be a subset of information and
communications technology (ICT)
IT - Examples

Examples of Information Technology

Traditional computer applications that include data storage and

programs to input, process, and output the data. Software and
support for office automation systems such as word processing
and spreadsheets, as well as the computer to run them. Users'
PCs and software
IT SKILLS - definition

What are IT skills?

Information technology skills are abilities, knowledge and talents

related to the use, administration, development, design,
architecture and management of technology. The following are
common examples of information technology skills
IT SKILLS - Examples

Computer skills examples

1.Operating systems (Windows and MacOS) ...
2.Office suites (Microsoft Office, G Suite) ...
3.Presentation software (PowerPoint, Keynote) ...
4.Spreadsheets (Excel, Google Spreadsheets, etc.) ...
5.Communication and collaboration tools (Slack, Skype, etc.) ...
6.Accounting software (QuickBooks, FreshBooks, Xero, etc.)
IT skills examples – word processing
skills

Basic Word Processing Skills:

Word processing is the composition, editing, and formatting of

text. Word processing programs, such as Microsoft Word, in
addition to working with text also provide tools to insert pictures,
edit photos, draw objects, and produce graphic organizers.
IT skills examples – email and internet
skills
What is internet and email?
Email, short for "electronic mail," is one of the most widely
used features of the Internet, along with the web. It allows you
to send and receive messages to and from anyone with
an email address, anywhere in the world.

What are the functions of the internet?

You need internet skills to use it as a tool to communicate,
transact, get information, and entertain themselves
IT skills examples – email and internet
skills
Browsing for information
Browsing is the act of looking through a set of information quickly,
without a specific sense of purpose. In the context of the internet, it
usually refers to using the world wide web
What is remote communication?
Remote communication is a way of communicating with others online.
Meetings, information, and training materials are shared over the
internet. Companies create virtual teams. They communicate and
collaborate online and not in a shared office space. E.g skype, video
conferencing, telephones , zoom etc
Managemnet roles/addition skills

What is the primary function of a manager?

The four primary functions of managers are planning, organizing,

leading, and controlling.

By using the four functions, managers work to increase the

efficiency and effectiveness of their employees, processes,
projects, and organizations as a whole
Managemnet roles/addition skills –
leading team
Manager as a leader you need to have skills such as:

• Communication. Becoming a strong leader means mastering

the art of communication
• Approachability and Availability
• Showing Consistency.
• Organisation.
• The Art of Delegation.
• Confident and Knowledgeable.
• Innovate and Inspire
Managemnet roles/addition skills –
project managemnet
Project managers are responsible for more than their job titles
might have you think. While they are, indeed, responsible for
managing projects, that process typically includes:
• Planning the project from conception to implementation
• Mapping out a timeline
• Executing each phase
• Creating, allocating, and managing the budget
• Communicating among all stakeholders
• Troubleshooting any issues
• Delivering (and often maintaining) the end product or service
Managemnet roles/addition skills –
project managemnet
What skills do you need to do this effectively, a project
manager must be:
• Highly organized
• Detail oriented
• Business savvy, with the ability to see how the project is tied to
the organization’s overarching business goals
• People-friendly, with excellent communication skills and the
ability to motivate
• Resourceful to adequately manage risk
Managemnet roles/addition skills –
policy making skills
A policy established and carried out by the government goes
through several stages from inception to conclusion. These are
agenda building, formulation, adoption, implementation,
evaluation, and termination

Skills needed in Policy making

• Being analytical.
• Having good research skills.
• Being well-organised.
• Having excellent written and verbal skills
Managemnet roles/addition skills –
Evaluation of services skills
Evaluative skills are used to assess the credibility of the claims people
make or post, and to assess the quality of the reasoning people display
when they make arguments or give explanations.
People with strong evaluation skills can judge the quality of
arguments and the credibility of speakers and writers
Tips to evaluate a service
1.Be clear about what is being evaluated;
2.Engage stakeholders;
3.Understand the resources available for evaluation;
4.Design the evaluation to address the questions that you would like
answering;
5.Develop an evaluation plan when designing the service
Managemnet roles/addition skills –
Research methods & statistics skills
What are research methods?
➢ Research methods are the techniques and tools by which
you research a subject or a topic.
➢ Methodology explains and justifies the techniques and tools by which
you may proceed with your research

Most frequently used methods include:

•Observation / Participant Observation.
•Surveys.
•Interviews.
•Focus Groups.
•Experiments.
•Secondary Data Analysis / Archival Study.
•Mixed Methods (combination of some of the above)
Managemnet roles/addition skills –
Financial management
What is financial management?
It is the process of planning, organizing, controlling and
monitoring financial resources with a view to achieve
organizational goals and objectives

Skills for financial management

1. Accounting
2. Analytical
3. Technology
4. Written and verbal communication
5. Compliance
6. Decision making
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