WHO competency framework, risk communication and community engagement

Download or read book WHO competency framework, risk communication and community engagement written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2024-05-03 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) competency framework is a resource that details the essential behaviours and activities necessary for effective communication and engagement with communities before, during and after public health emergencies. The purpose of this framework is to establish and promote a common understanding of behavioural competencies and how they should be applied for high-performing and community-centred health emergency programmes. It is intended to support the development of standardized training programmes, professional development and talent acquisition and to enhance the capabilities of public health professionals involved in RCCE. Its goal is to inform the establishment of a skilled, well-trained RCCE workforce that consistently understands and executes the necessary behaviours and activities required to conduct RCCE activities with competence and professionalism.