Using the socio-ecological model to appraise the implementation of the provincial health authority model in rural districts of Madang Province, Papua New Guinea: a qualitative study

Dr Gigil Marme

qualifications: PhD

contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision

position: Senior Lecturer & Research Coordinator

Papua New Guinea

Name: Gigil Marme Occupation: Senior Lecturer Qualification: MPH (Australia), PhD in Public Health, Griffith University, Brisbane Research interest: Qualitative research in public health, mixed methods research, health management, health systems research, community empowerment and social change

Mr Andrew Pus

qualifications: MHSci

contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision

position: Head of Department & Lecturer

Currently the Head of the Department of Health Management & Systems Development at Divine Word University. He has experience in mixed methods research.

Ms Anna Irumai (deceased)

qualifications: MHPM

contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision

position: Lecturer

A professional health manager specialising in health policy and management

Ms Cathy Pamba

qualifications: MLBA

contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision

position: Lecturer

A professional health manager with diverse experience in health management and research.

Ms Emelda Ariku

qualifications: MRM

contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision

position: Lecturer

A professional health systems researcher and a healthcare manager