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Swasthya’s daily operations are carried out by five
nurses, or Community
Health Workers (CHWs). Volunteers
are needed for training and guidance
in the following areas:
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Data
collection and analysis |
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The
CHWs maintain detailed records regarding their villages, home
and health center visits.
Further, this past year, family folders have been
designed to document the medical health history of every
family the CHWs evaluate. Volunteers are needed to compile
relevant statistics from these folders and other records to
aid in evaluation and analysis of the community Swasthya
serves. Volunteers
are needed to assist the CHWs in synthesis of the results and
it’s applicability to new and ongoing programs.
Finally, a data collection and analysis volunteer would
train the CHWs to maintain records and write reports on the
Swasthya computer. |
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Cytology
training in sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and PAP smears: |
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Currently
the CHWs provide basic gynecologic care and primary screening
for cervical abnormalities.
The current method of cervical cell abnormality
detection is the use of vinegar.
Swasthya would like a Cytology volunteer to develop a
STD and PAP Smear detection protocol. This protocol would include development of a training program
for a lab technician, a CHW and the gynecology physician. |
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Continuing
education workshops on nutrition, menstruation, birth control,
well woman exam, clinical skills, and sensitive communication |
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Volunteers
are also always needed to bring new information on such health
issues and help the CHWs maintain the most up to date and
accurate information that is also culturally sensitive and
appropriate. |
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Networking
with local and national non-governmental organizations (NGOs): |
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Swasthya,
being the only all female community health project in Sringeri,
needs volunteers to develop a working relationship with area
NGOs. The nurses must serve as a referral service and promote
open communication and cooperation across local organizations
in order to provide complete services for the communities they
serve. Further,
having ties with other local organizations will enable the
CHWs to have a support network through which they can share
experiences, resources, and ideas and learn from one another. |
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Development
of an alcoholism and psychiatric community education program |
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Volunteers
are needed to work with the nurses in developing an alcoholism
and psychiatric mental health program.
Currently the CHWs are working with a psychiatrist to
identify, refer and care for patients with common psychiatric
disorders, such as depression. Also, this past year,
volunteers have assisted the nurses in evaluating local
attitudes towards alcohol, the extent of alcohol abuse among
families, and local efforts on education, prevention and
treatment of alcoholism. Volunteers are needed to continue
these evaluations, either through further research and
community surveys, or through development of community health
programs. |
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Maintenance
of creative, educational workshop techniques |
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Volunteers
are always needed to bring new and innovative ideas for
conducting interactive community education workshops and
programs. |
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How
To Apply |
Requirements |
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