Characteristics of Human Resources and challenges in the Work of Surveillance coordinators of Health in the Inland of Pernambuco

Abstract

Introduction: The professional qualification of human resources in health affects directly the quality of the services offered to the community. Objective: This study aimed to characterize the formation of managers of health surveillance in the inland of Pernambuco State, Brazil and identify the main fragilities and potentialities in the daily prosses of work. Method: The data was collected by interview using a semi structured questionnaire. Results: The results revealed a variety of problems in human resources in health surveillance in the region, like the absence or incompatible education level, poorly work conditions and precarious financial resources. On the other hand, some positive points, was identified a good offer in actions of permanent education in health. Conclusions: Should find alternatives that meet the situation of professionals into the system and minimize the effects of lack of training and inadequate training, as well as the necessity to discuss the review of the national curricular guidelines of health sciences courses, promoting educational institutions to train professionals for health surveillance, as well promote the better distribution of financial resources.