training module for medical officers primary health centre - NVBDCP

Deploy staff for active case detection when appropriateLead preliminary outbreak investigations and support the DMO’s team in detailed investigationsThe role of the health supervisor presented here is only indicative and for the purpose of the full jobdescription and scope of work, reference should be made to the respective annexure in the operationalmanual.Multipurpose Health Workers (MPHW) (Male, Female)Roles Support the community level providers in each village under their subcentre by appreciation,training, supply, records and incentives etc. Encourage people to seek care for fever from community level providers Provide diagnosis and treatment for malaria whenever possible, particularly in the subcentrevillage. Undertake active case detection activity Report and respond to outbreaks Plan IRS operations, prepare communities and supervise spray activity Plan reimpregnation and distribution of bed nets, oversee the activity and provide guidance forcorrect use. Collect and collate primary data on case management, IRS and ITN as prescribed.Skill set required Supportive supervision skills Communication skills Data collation skills Spray supervision skills Bednet reimpregnation technique Active case detection Outbreak response skillsThe role of the MPHWs presented here is only indicative and for the purpose of the full job descriptionand scope of work, reference should be made to the respective annexure in the operational manual.Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA)Primary role Diagnosis Treatment Recording data ReferralSkill sets required Safe and accurate conduct of blood tests – RDT / slide making Age specific dosing of drugs including ACT Ability to explain rationale of antimalaria drugs in simple terms to the patients42