CapacityPlus's iHRIS Suite
The iHRIS Suite was developed to offer Ministries of Health in developing countries low-cost information systems for tracking and analyzing health worker data. The iHRIS Suite consists of three tools for managing human resources information:
- iHRIS Manage, a human resources management system
- iHRIS Qualify, a training, certification and licensure tracking database
- iHRIS Plan, workforce planning and modeling software
Project Information
Open Source
The Capacity Project is developing free, Open Source HRIS solutions, distributed under the General Public License (GPL), to supply health sector leaders and managers with the information they need to assess HR problems, plan effective interventions and evaluate those interventions. We don't provide just software but rather a program of technical assistance and expertise to ensure that the technology is transferred effectively and serves the ability of decision makers to use data to lead and manage. Our participatory approach results in systems that are appropriate for the context in which they are used and sustainable after we leave.
Open Implementation
A key indicator for the success of our various HRIS strengthening activities is their long-term sustainability and viability. The foundation of our work has been to adopt open-source technologies and to create the iHRIS Suite. With a solid, sustainable, technological foundation, we can work with local partners to ensure the success of the various strengthening activities with an Open Implementation
What and Why
Open implementation is our philosophy of systems implementation which strongly encourages the sharing of people, methods, and documentation.
- Various components of the iHRIS Suite are deployed in different types of environments. with clear documentation of how we implemented a particular system, we empower local groups to take ownership of the system, thereby decreasing the reliance on the Capacity Project and Intrahealth and increasing the local technological capacity and sustainability
- Several groups may be involved in a particular implementation. Having a centralized and open implementation plan ensures all interested parties and partners informed and involved.
- The eco-system of donors and their activities is large and not homogeneous. By knowing the progress of a particular implementation, various partner scan quickly assess areas of needed additional support and areas for possible collaboration and contribution.
Where
- Botswana
- Rwanda
- Tanzania
- Zanzibar MoHSW The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Zanzibar
- CSSC The Christian Social Services Commission
- MVC The Most Vulnerable Children program at the Capacity Project
- PMORLG The Prime Minster's Office for Regional and Local Government
- DSW The Department of Social Welfare
- Uganda
