Roles & Responsibilities:
- Coordinate Monthly Doctor Consultation Schedule:
- Collaborate with Program Coordinator to develop monthly calendar for street consultations.
- Assign consultation slots to targeted zones based on chronic case load and referrals.
- Confirm internal and external availability 7 days in advance.
- Ensure transport and logistics are arranged for street visits.
- Communicate schedule to field teams and update shared calendars.
- Provide Medical Consultations and Review Treatment Plans:
- Conduct field consultations weekly or as scheduled.
- Review vital signs, symptoms, history, and diagnostics.
- Document diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up plans clearly in field records.
- Provide prescriptions in local language with pictorial guidance if needed.
- Review and approve treatment plans suggested by CHNs, ensuring alignment with standard protocols.
- Conduct Follow-up Visits for Chronic Cases and Provide Emergency Support:
- Prioritize high-risk chronic cases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, epilepsy).
- Conduct in-person follow-ups for complex, unstable, or relapsing clients.
- Offer phone/video support for CHNs managing stable cases.
- Train and Guide CHNs and Nalam Workers on Medical Aspects:
- Conduct monthly training sessions on clinical issues (wound care, chronic disease signs, medication counseling).
- Review challenging field cases in team meetings for shared learning.
- Validate documentation in physical records and MIS.
- Provide practical demonstrations during joint field visits.
- Maintain training log and track individual competency growth.
- Offer supportive corrective feedback.
- Ensure Rational Treatment and Follow-Up:
- Follow WHO and national guidelines for prescriptions and clinical care.
- Avoid polypharmacy and unnecessary antibiotic use.
- Ensure lab referrals are justified and tracked to completion.
- Review and refine follow-up protocols for chronic clients (e.g., BP/Glucose monitoring).
- Conduct quarterly audits of prescriptions and follow-up logs.
- Maintain medical logs and perform periodic stock checks.
