About the department
Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Taloha Ni, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fa'atalofa atu, Namaste, Halo olaketa, Alo, Kam na mauri, 'Iorana, Iokwe, Aloha, Noa'ia 'e mauri, Kia ora and Warm Pacific greetings.
Our vision
The Department of Pacific Health is an internationally-recognised leading centre of excellence for Pacific health research and education.
Our mission
Through the Pacific Health Centre of Excellence, Pacific Health will:
- Improve health outcomes of Pacific communities through excellence in research and applications
- Generate knowledge and understanding of Pacific health through quality education
Pacific Health has three core functions:
- Learning and teaching
- Research
- Community service
Our aims
In each of these core functions, the department aims to:
- Build leadership
- Improve quality and credibility
- Increase capacity
- Foster relationships
- Increase international standing and realise Pacific regional opportunities
- Achieve sustainability
Our expertise
Pacific Health's current areas of experience and expertise include:
- Health service research, evaluation and development
- Pacific populations knowledge and contacts
- Public health
- Health promotion
- Primary healthcare
- Needs assessment
- Workforce development
- Community consultation
- Knowledge and understanding of Pacific communities, cultures and protocol
Our skills
Staff in the Pacific Health Section may also be available for consultancy services:
- Needs assessment (qualitative and quantitative)
- Service design
- Service evaluation
- Project management
- Appropriate technology
- Clinical reviews
Community service
Our department is committed to actively contributing to the wider community.
Staff are frequently asked to do community presentations and workshops. When available, we are happy to provide invited speakers for community health events.
Members of the department also stand on a number of community health boards and committees including:
We also contributes to research and activities in the wider Pacific region.