HLP Final Project Report
Summary — The USAID-funded Health Leadership Project (HLP) aimed to strengthen the Government of Haiti's (GOH) capacity to lead and finance the health sector and improve health workforce planning. Implemented by Management Sciences for Health (MSH) and local partners, the project faced challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic and political instability, requiring constant adaptation to achieve its objectives.
Key Findings
- HLP supported the development of Haiti's new health strategic plan (2021-2031) to improve access and quality of care.
- The project helped develop a costed three-year operational plan to facilitate the implementation of the strategic plan.
- HLP assisted the MSPP in establishing a mechanism to put into action the District Health Units to facilitate the decentralization of health services.
- The project supported the MSPP to put in place a human resources management judicial framework adapted to the health sector.
- HLP helped develop a plan to transition 4,001 health personnel paid by PEPFAR to the MSPP budget over the period 2020 – 2030.
Full Description
The USAID-funded Health Leadership Project (HLP) worked to build the Government of Haiti's (GOH) capacity to lead and finance the health sector and improve planning and oversight of the health workforce. Implemented by Management Sciences for Health (MSH) in collaboration with local partners Groupe Croissance (GC) and the Centre de Formation et d’Encadrement Technique (CFET), HLP operated from May 2019 to March 2023. The project focused on increasing sustainable financing for health, improving public financial management, and enhancing governance and accountability within the health sector. Key activities included developing Haiti's new health strategic plan (2021-2031), assessing financial management practices in health facilities, and supporting the decentralization of health services. HLP also addressed health workforce challenges by defining the special status of health workers, developing a plan to transition PEPFAR-funded personnel to the MSPP budget, and improving performance review processes. Despite facing significant challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, political instability, and insecurity, HLP adapted its strategies to achieve its objectives and strengthen Haiti's health system.