Table 2 Classifying health workers: main categories of human resources for maternal, newborn and child health in the International Standard Classification of Occupations (2008 revision)

1342

Plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate the provision of clinical and community health care services, e.g. health facility administrator, clinical director, community health care coordinator

2211

Study, diagnose, treat and prevent illness, disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments and maintain general health in humans through application of the principles and procedures of modern medicine, e.g. general practitioner, family medical practitioner, primary care physician

2212

Study, diagnose, treat and prevent illness, disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments using specialized testing, diagnostic, medical, surgical, physical and psychiatric techniques, e.g. obstetrician, gynaecologist, paediatrician

2221

Plan, manage, provide and evaluate nursing care services, e.g. clinical nurse, nurse practitioner, paediatric nurse, public health nurse

2222

Plan, manage, provide and evaluate midwifery care services

2240

Provide diagnostic, curative and preventive medical services using advanced clinical procedures, e.g. clinical officer, surgical technician

3221

Provide basic nursing and personal care and health advice as per established care, treatment and referral plans, e.g. assistant nurse, enrolled nurse, practical nurse

3222

Provide basic health care and advice before, during and after pregnancy and childbirth, e.g. assistant midwife

3253

Provide basic health education, preventive health care and home visiting services, e.g. community health aide, family health worker

3256

Perform basic clinical and administrative tasks to support patient care under the direct supervision of a medical practitioner or other health professional