Abstract:

This study on barriers and reinforcers as correlates of effective and efficient capacity building among HIV/AIDS supply chain workforce in Nigeria involved research objectives, questions and hypothesis. A pre-tested self-completed questionnaire (422) was administered to respondents, 396 were completed and returned, with a response rate of (93.8%). Key barriers as correlates of effective and efficient capacity building include emphasis on technical skills at the detriment of leadership and management skills 245 (61.9%), inequitable distribution of workforce due to attrition 379 (95.7%), remuneration differential 310 (78.3%), poor work attitude and placement of personal gains above public good 276 (69.7%), limited funding and opportunities for capacity building 292 (73.8%) and failure of trainees to step-down training 241 (60.9%). Whilst reinforcers include leadership and management trainings for program leaders 379 (95.7%), advocacy to relevant government authorities 379 (95.7%), professional recognition of supply chain personnel and better remuneration 396 (100.0%), institutionalizing and enforcing clear performance benchmarks 276 (69.7%), improved funding and opportunities for capacity development and institutionalizing health supply chain management as a professional postgraduate program 276 (69.7%), and effective follow up to ensure trainees step-down capacity to other colleagues and learning translated into improved work output 327 (82.6%). The study revealed that barriers to capacity building and reinforcers are significant factors of effective and efficient capacity building among HIV/AIDS supply chain workforce in Nigeria (p<0.05). Capacity building with cognizance of the barriers and reinforcers will ensure competent, consistent, competitive, effective and efficient workforce to deliver quality supply chain service.

Keywords: HIV/AIDS, supply chain, workforce, capacity development, barriers and reinforcers.

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