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Dr. Lu discusses supporting staff with in-service training to continually update their skills. According to Dr. Lu, part of the role of a program manager is to provide support so that when providers are not meeting performance standards they can identify ways to support this provider. He cites Internet Communication Technology as one way training has evolved since he began working as a clinician in the Philippines. ICT is allowing providers to access skill-sharpening coursework at times that do not disrupt service provision.

About Dr. Ricky Lu

Technical Director, FP/RH and Cervical Cancer Prevention Unit - Jhpiego

Dr. Lu, an obstetrician-gynecologist, has devoted his career to public health andwomens' health including Family Planning and Reproductive Health. He joined Jhpiego, an affiliate of the Johns Hopkins University, in Baltimore as a Reproductive Health Advisor from 1995 - 2000 supporting FP/RH programs globally. After completing his masters in public health education at the Bloomberg School of Publ...