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