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Sub-Major Group
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Minor Group
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Unit Group
3253
Community Health Workers
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MASCO Code
3253-02
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Village Health Worker provides basic healthcare services within a community, particularly in rural or underserved areas. They promote health awareness, support disease prevention, assist with simple medical procedures, and educate the community on hygiene, maternal and child health, immunisation, nutrition, and sanitation. Acting as a link between the public and a healthcare institution, they conduct home visits, maintain community health records, and help individuals or families access broader health and social services.
Tasks
Conduct community outreach to promote healthy behaviours and disease prevention.
Educate individuals and families on nutrition, hygiene, immunisations, maternal and child health, and advise on preventive health practices.
Support immunisation drives and health screening campaigns.
Provide first aid and basic health treatments.
Monitor vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, infants, and the elderly.
Refer patients to clinics or hospitals for further care.
Distribute medications and basic health supplies.
Collect, organise, and report health data to relevant authorities.
Conduct home visits to provide basic health services and information on health and social services.
Skills
Basic
Basic numeracy and literacy for record-keeping and reports.
Effective oral and written communication in widely used languages.
Empathy and sensitivity to cultural and social norms.
Interpersonal skills to build trust with the community.
Team collaboration and leadership skills.
Specific
Ability to assess community health needs and prioritise interventions.
Competency in basic clinical procedures, including phlebotomy, vital signs measurement, and first aid administration.
Competency in collecting, organising, and reporting health data accurately.
Competency in conducting home visits and providing basic health services.
Competency in planning and delivering health education sessions and implementing disease prevention and health promotion strategies.
Competency in responding effectively to health crises and emergencies.
Knowledge in local public health policies and community mobilisation strategies.
Knowledge in primary healthcare principles in community settings.
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QUALIFICATION
Diploma or equivalent
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