Table 1.

Proposed roles for PHC workers in the new task-shared service

Component of primary care	Human resource	Planned roles in ongoing mental health care for people with SMD
Health centre	Health officersNurses (BSc and Diploma level)	Providing regular follow-up Monitoring response to treatment and adjusting medication as necessary Managing side effects of medication Knowing when to refer for specialist review
Health posts and community	HEWs	Supporting engagement with care and providing outreach to those who drop out of care Providing psychoeducation Raising awareness and countering stigma Knowing when to refer