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Learning Objective 1: 1. The learner will be able to describe the role of the assistant manager for community health nursing in Pakistan.
Learning Objective 2: The learner will be able to identify strengths and challenges of the assistant manager role.
Methods: A descriptive qualitative study using semi-structured interviewing was completed. Thirteen key informants with extensive experience in community health and AKDN, P were audio taped for one hour.
Results: Content analysis revealed the significance of the assistant manager role. Participants described the role as technical, productive, dynamic, versatile, problem solver, and advocate. Participants also emphasized the importance of primary health care delivery or “curing” aspects of the role as well as the need to focus on health promotion activities within the community. An advocacy tool for strengthening the role of the assistant manager was a major outcome of the study.
Conclusion: Assistant managers can play a significant role in a community health organization. Current expectations of the role are numerous and require further clarification. In addition, healthcare providers such as Lady Health Visitors, who are supervised by the assistant manager, should receive a comprehensive description of the assistant manger role and be involved in strategic planning processes. Facilitating respectful, working relationships between community healthcare providers and the assistant manager will be important for future success of this leadership role.
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