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. 2022 Jan 28;19(Suppl 1):129. doi: 10.1186/s12960-021-00670-4

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