global health cluster orientation package an introduction to the orientation package
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Global Health Cluster Orientation Package
An Introduction to the Orientation Package
Aims of the Orientation Package
To provide an overview and raise awareness of:
The Humanitarian Reform The Cluster approach Cluster finance mechanisms The tools and guidance developed by
the Global Health Cluster
Intended Audience
Health Cluster partners at:
• global
• regional and
• country level
Content
• The package consists of 4 modules (1-4)
• The modules can be taken in any order, depending on the current level of knowledge/awareness of the audience
• An indicative amount of time is given for each module
The Modules
1. The Background and Principles of the Humanitarian Reform: 45 minutes
2. Introduction to the Health Cluster: 1 hour
3. Humanitarian Financing: 1.5 hours
4. Guidance, Tools and Resources: 1.5 hours
Module 1: Background and Principles of the Humanitarian Reform
On completion of this module participants will have a good understanding of:
• The background and purpose of the humanitarian reform
• The principles behind the humanitarian reform
• The objectives of the humanitarian reform
Module 2: Introduction to the Health Cluster
On completion of this module participants will have a good understanding of:
• The role, functioning and membership of the Health Cluster at global and country level
• The roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders at global and country level
Module 3:Humanitarian Financing
On completion of this module participants will have a good understanding of:
• Existing humanitarian financing mechanisms: i.e. FLASH, CAP, CERF, and ERF
• How Health Cluster partners can contribute to and benefit from these mechanisms
• How these mechanisms fit into overall strategy development and planning at country level
Module 4: Guidance, Tools & Resources
On completion of this module participants will be aware of:
• The tools and guidance developed by the Global Health Cluster
• The aims and practical applications of these tools and guidance
The Health Cluster Guide
The Global Health Cluster has developed a practical guide for country-level implementation of the Health Cluster
Available in English and French:www.who.int/hac/global_health_cluster/guide
• online• hard copy• CD/ROM
Contents of the Health Cluster Guide
Chapter 1: Role and functioning of a health cluster
Chapter 2: Assuring effective coordination
Chapter 3: Assessing and monitoring the health situation
Chapter 4: Analysing and prioritizing
Chapter 5: Developing a strategy; planning
Chapter 6: Ensuring standards
Chapter 7: Advocacy and resource mobilization
Chapter 8: Monitoring cluster performance
Chapter 9: Standard services and indicator list
Annexes
A. Generic terms of reference for sector leads
B. Types and phases of assessment in a humanitarian crisis
C. General principles for all data collection activities
D. Drawing up an assessment plan, schedule and budget
E. Stakeholder analysis
F. Priority cross-cutting issues
G. Analysing response options; examples of negative effects
H. SPHERE standards
Resources
Health Cluster Guide www.who.int/hac/global_health_cluster/guide
Humanitarian Reform
www.humanitarianreform.org
Global Humanitarian Platform www.globalhumanitarianplatform.org