Setting: National Tuberculosis (TB) Control Programme (NTP), Malawi.
Objectives: To determine the feasibility and effectiveness of performance-related allowances for NTP personnel working at central and regional levels in Malawi. In particular, to determine 1) whether programme staff can complete 6-monthly self-assessment forms related to the tasks they are expected to perform during that period, and 2) whether the NTP can achieve four key programme targets related to case finding, treatment outcome and the sending of sputum specimens for drug resistance monitoring.
Design: A descriptive study.
Results: For January to June 2003, 25 personnel completed self-assessment forms, and in all cases individual performance was judged satisfactory. For July to December 2003, 21 personnel completed self-assessment forms, and in 20 cases individual performance was judged satisfactory. In the first quarter of 2003, only one target was achieved for the country, and NTP personnel were awarded one quarter of the performance payment. In the third quarter, two targets were achieved and NTP personnel were awarded one half of the performance payment.
Conclusion: It is feasible to implement performance-related payments for NTP personnel. Ways to routinely introduce such a system for NTP and other staff in the health sector urgently need to be explored.
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