Table 2.

Common tasks of district-level health managers

Task category	Examples
Needs assessment and planning	Analysis of context, health, health service and priority setting
Resource management	Human resources (selection, team management and communication, management of conflict, financial resources, facilities management (drugs, acquisition and maintenance of equipment), supervision of grassroots health workers
Systems management	Dissemination and interpretation of new health policies; development of practical implementation guidelines or measures for local area Intrasectoral collaboration (including referral systems) Intersectoral collaboration (e.g. between health facilities and schools) Social mobilization and community participation Regulation/coordination with private sector providers to address unexpected problems or regular campaigns
Monitoring and evaluation	Quality assurance, inspections, regular reporting to upper levels

Source: Adapted from [28]