Strengthening Health Systems

Streamlining the Priority Setting Deliberations

At Management Sciences for Health, I transitioned from research to direct engagement with Indonesia’s health system. I provided technical assistance to the Ministry of Health, focusing on health technology assessment (HTA) and health system strengthening. This involved developing national guidelines, conducting workshops, and supporting evidence-informed decision-making.

One of my proudest achievements was strengthening the capacity of the Ministry of Health and the Indonesian HTA Committee (InaHTAC) in evidence-informed decision-making. This involved tailor-made workshops and hands-on exercises, including the application of collaborative Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA). This work was recognized with the Best Oral Presentation award at the 10th HTAsiaLink Annual Conference in 2022.

I also played a key role in institutionalizing the HTA process within the Indonesian health system. This involved developing and implementing national guidelines, technical manuals, and tools for HTA topic selection and appraisal. This contribution helped ensure that health technology decisions in Indonesia are based on sound evidence and aligned with national priorities.

Furthermore, I promoted the use of Evidence-informed Deliberative Processes (EDP) to facilitate efficient and inclusive consensus-building among diverse stakeholders. A notable success was streamlining the HTA appraisal deliberation process, which dramatically reduced meeting times from three full days to just three hours, while still ensuring robust and inclusive discussions. This achievement was recognized with the Best Oral Presentation Award at the 14th International Society for Priorities in Health Conference in 2024.

My time at Management Sciences for Health was marked by significant achievements in strengthening health systems and promoting evidence-based decision-making. These experiences solidified my passion for health policy and my commitment to improving health outcomes in Indonesia.