Table 3 Workload components and activity for physicians
Workload Group 1: Health Service Activities | Activity standard |
|---|---|
 Consultations | 16 min/patient |
 Minor surgical procedures | 30 min/patient |
 Referrals | 9 min/patient |
 Family planning—bilateral tubal ligation (BTL) | 30 min/patient |
 Family planning—vasectomy | 30 min/patient |
Workload Group 2: Support Activities | Activity standard |
|---|---|
Workload Group 2: Support Activities | Activity standard |
 Health education | 2 h/month |
 Departmental meetings | 2 h/month |
 Continuing professional development | 8 days/year |
 Outreach program (medical mission) | 8 h/month |
 Issuance of documents and medicolegal management | 8 h/month |
Workload Group 3: Additional Activities | Activity standard Number of staff per additional activity varied per facility |
|---|---|
 Staff supervision | 30 min/day |
 Trainee supervision | 2 h/week |
 Administrative functions | 1 h/week |
 Interpretation and action on surveillance | 2 h/week |