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. 2022 Jan 28;19(Suppl 1):155. doi: 10.1186/s12960-021-00671-3

Table 3.

Health occupations involved in RMNCH services at PHC level in the five countries

Health occupation titles (ISCO-08) Bangladesh Ghana Kenya Oman Papua New Guinea
Generalist medical practitioners (2211) Medical Officer Medical Officer Doctor (GP)
Nurses (2221, 3221) Staff Nurse Community Health Nurse (CHN) Nurse Nurse Nursing officer
Midwives (2222, 3222) Midwife Midwife Midwife
Paramedical practitioners (2240) Sub-Assistant Community Medical Officer (SACMO) Clinical officer
Community health workers (3233)

Family welfare visitor

Community Health Care Provider (CHCP)

Health Assistant

Community health assistant (CHA), Community health officer (CHO), Community health volunteer (CHV) Community health worker (CHW)