title: Development of a strategic plan by the Mozambican Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: direct and indirect effects.
abstract: The Mozambican Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (AMOG) received support from the FIGO Leadership in Obstetrics and Gynecology for Impact and Change (LOGIC) Initiative in Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) to strengthen its organizational capacity and to assume leadership in MNH through the development of a strategic plan. The planning process involved identification of key stakeholders; analysis of strengths and weaknesses; stakeholder consultation; consultation with AMOG members; and ratification at the annual general meeting. The participatory process led to the development of vision and mission statements. Furthermore, core values and strategic goals were identified: (1) to contribute to the implementation of governmental plans for improving MNH; (2) to assume leadership in advancing the practice of obstetrics and gynecology through education and training; and (3) to continue to strengthen organizational capacity. Consequently, relationships among members were reinforced and the visibility and recognition of AMOG as a key stakeholder in MNH increased.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Central Hospital of Maputo and the Faculty of Medicine of the Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo, Mozambique; Mozambican Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Maputo, Mozambique. Electronic address: nafissa.osman@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Nafissa B
authors.initials: NB
authors.lastname: Osman
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Central Hospital of Maputo and the Faculty of Medicine of the Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo, Mozambique; Mozambican Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Maputo, Mozambique.
authors.forename: Maria L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Almeida
authors.affiliation: Mozambican Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Maputo, Mozambique.
authors.forename: Momade B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Ustá
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Central Hospital of Maputo and the Faculty of Medicine of the Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo, Mozambique; Mozambican Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Maputo, Mozambique.
authors.forename: Cassimo
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bique
authors.affiliation: Mozambican Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Maputo, Mozambique.
authors.forename: Ernestina
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: David
mesh_terms: D057191:Capacity Building / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007229:Infant Welfare; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007390:International Agencies / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007857:Leadership; D008429:Maternal Welfare; D009073:Mozambique; D009774:Obstetrics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*
keywords: FIGO LOGIC initiative; Gynecologist; Health professional association; Mozambique; Obstetrician; Organizational capacity; Strategic plan