LHWs Selection Criteria

• Local Resident of the catchment area i.e 1000 population/150 HH
• Middle School Pass
• Preferably Married
• Age: 18-45 years
• Recommended by/acceptable to the Community

  LHWs Selection Process

• Identification of areas/Health facilities
• Advertisement in News papers (Local)
• Application at Health facility
• Assessment/ interview at Health facility
• Selection committee chaired by Medical Officer Incharge, community representative as member
• Verification by D.Coordinator/ FPO/ LHS
• Appointment letter by EDO (H)

  Stipend for LHWs: Rs 1700/month (during year 2004)

HIRING/FIRING authority with the District

LHWs Training

Nearby Health Facility (BHU, RHC, MCH Center or DHQ) is the training site. Trainers are usually from the same health facility:

1. Doctor
2. Lady Health Visitor/ Female Health Technician
3. Male Health Technician

Subject Covered in LHWs Training

• Community Organization
• Inter Personal Communication Skills
• Maternal Health
• Nutrition
• Family Planning
• Child Health (ARI, EPI, CDD)
• Care of Sick - Common diseases and their prevention
• Hygiene and Sanitation
• HMIS

HMIS Tools Used By LHWs

1. Area Map
2. Community Chart
3. Family Register
4. Curative Care and Family Planning Register
5. Monthly Report
6. MCH Card
7. Referral Slip

LHSs: Supervision

AIM:

To provide supervisory support and ensure quality performance by the LHWs.

CADRES:

•  FPIU/PPIU/DPIU/FLCF staff
•  Field Programme Officers: 1 FPO for every 2-3 districts
  •  MBBS/Masters in Sociology with experience in Public Health
•  LHWs’ Supervisors: 1 LHS for every 20 – 25 LHWs
•  Age between 22 - 45 years; Education at least 12 grade schooling, preferably LHV or graduate, local resident

SCOPE OF WORK:

•  To provide “Supportive Supervision” to LHWs which includes:
  •  Identifying deficiencies
  •  Providing technical / backup support
  •  On the job training

 

LHSs Selection Criteria

The selection criteria of LHW Supervisors are the following:

•  Female
•  Age 22-45 years
•  Education (in order of preference)
  •  LHV/ Graduate or
  •  LHW Intermediate with one year experience as LHW
•  Preferably one year relevant experience
•  Local resident of the area
•  Incentive
  •  Stipend for LHS Rs 3300/month
  •  Ravi Pick up with Driver

SELCTION COMMITTEE

•  The Executive District Officer Health (Chairman)
•  The District Coordinator, National Program for FP & PHC, Secretary
•  Representative of PPIU
•  Representative of the community preferably elected District Nazim or his representative

Drivers Selection Criteria

•  Primary Passed
•  Having Driving License
•  The age limit for Drivers is 25 - 45 years; preference will be given to educated, experienced and married candidate
•  The Drivers will get Rs. 2400/- per month. House rent, medical allowance and other allowances are not admissible
•  The applicant (Drivers) must be resident of the concerned area.