IBBS Field operations and monitoring manual English

Integrated Behavioral and Biological SurveillanceField Operations and Monitoring Manual3. PLANNING THE FIELD WORKterms of reference finalized with them,As IBBS is the second component of SGS inPakistan, the field teams have gained someexperience of working with HRGs. However,the dynamics of IBBS are quite different frommapping and require hard work along withdedication and commitment.While planning IBBS please keep in mind the:Security of the interviewer,Security of the respondent, andQuality of dataDetermining what human resources arerequired, e.g., female interviewers insome cities for FSWs or experienced fieldworkers.Determining what non-human resourcesare required, e.g., stationary, DBS ortransportation for field teams.3.1 Involving key stakeholdersBefore the IBBS activities start in the field, it isimportant to consider the following fourpoints:Involvement of key stake holders, e.g.,keeping the National/Provincial AIDSControl Programs updated about IBBSschedule,Adequate number of social mobilizers foreach high risk group identified and theIt is absolutely critical both politically andtechnically to involve key stakeholders andgain support from various partners includingmembers of the communities involved in IBBS.These include Provincial and National AIDSControl Programs, Non-GovernmentalOrganizations (NGOs) and the HRGsthemselves. The partners should be providedclear-cut answers on the following issues:Check list for involving key stakeholders Field activity discussed with PACP - Manager All key local stakeholders identified Letters of support/identification cards for staff available (preferably from PACPs) Local government (City government/ DCO/Police etc.,) are informed of the process Which organization is working with target groups Field activity discussed with the local NGO/CBOs and their participation ensured12