Training for PAHCCDI-Nigeria Community Facilitators in SHiPS for MARPs In the month under review, the Society for Family Health (SFH) conducted a two day training for community facilitators of the SHiPS for MARPs project working under PAHCCDI-Nigeria, in Calabar Municipal, Akpabuyo, Akamkpa, Bakassi and Odukpani LGAs to build their capacity and equip them to work better.
Venue: Society for Family Health Territorial Office, Calabar.
Date: 4th - 5th July 2017.
Registration: All participants were made to register by writing down their names and other details in the attendance sheet.
Attendance: There were 18 persons in attendance, this includes the facilitators.
Time started: 09:00am
Setting norms
The following were the ground rules set by the participants
- All phones on silence
- Good time management
- No chorus answers
- No sleeping
- Punctuality
- Respect others opinion
Welcome address
Taken by the State Program Officer, SHiPS for MARPs project SFH, Mrs. Akpesiri Uboko
In her address, she welcomed all participants on behalf of the STL SHiPS for MARPs and the Executive Director PAHCCDI Nigeria. She went further to say that the success of any project depends on quality services, that the purpose of the training is to ensure that the target group in various communities and LGAs have knowledge and awareness of HIV/AIDS, so as to prevent further spread. Finally, She said that everything should be done conscientiously without cutting corners urging the new CFs to be open minded to learn and share past experience of work; also she briefed participants of the goal and objective of the SHiPS for MARPs project in the LGA.
Participant expectations
- Proper documentation
- Acquire skills in
- Learn more in reporting with SFH tools
- Skill in data analysis
- Understanding SHiPs for MARPs indicators
- Understanding Target groups tools
Participant fears
- Time Management
- Not getting good understanding of the training generally
- Certification of participants
Objectives of the training
- Understanding Target groups concepts and M&E Framework
- Train community facilitators (CFs) SHiPS for MARPs partners on the use of data capturing and reporting tools
- Understanding of report flow and timelines.
The Territorial M&E stated that community facilitators based in different communities and LGAs, that the purpose of engaging them (CFs) is to identify Most at risk populations (FSW) in their various communities and recruit them as peers which they will hold three sessions with them for the period of two month(s) and ensure that HTS is given to all so they can meet MPPI.
The Prevention Program Assistant Mr. Ken Mbu facilitated on the component of MPPI which he said that the component comprises of: Structural, Biomedical and Behavioural, She further explained the meaning as of MPPI as Minimum Prevention Package Intervention, that peers recruited by CFs within this quarter should reached the three packages of intervention.
Key topics covered:
Introduction to the SHiPS for MARPs Project, Combination prevention/MPPI, Overview of PEP model, Entry Phase (Community mapping), Intensive Phase Approach, Exit Phase Approach , Behavioural change communication, Monitoring and Evaluation, HTS, SRR, Familiarization of work tools and Reporting timelines.
Use of PEP manual: Kenneth Mbu, also facilitated on the use of PEP manual stating that it is a guideline for community facilitators (CFs) to discuss with peers during session, also she informed peers that the flip chart is divided into three module (i.e module topic: life skill, 2 sexuality and 3 money and conflict management). He further explained that the first topic discuss in the month is: Goal setting, self esteem, decision making, values, negotiation and refusal skills. The following month (2) topic: Gender and HIV while in the 3rd month is money resources
Condom use and demonstration: There was an interactive session with CFs on condom use and demonstration anchored by Mrs. Glory Ekanem (CF.), She explained the importance and use of condom, saying that condom is used as a preventive measure from diseases such HB/HC, Syphilis, gonorrhea, HIV as well as teenage pregnancy, some persons might not accept using condom because of one reason and the other, that the duty of CFs is to educate and encourage FSW on the use condom that it is for their safety.
Procedure of recruitment: Program Assistant informed the CFs on the use and importance of recruitment form by explaining to the CFs how to recruit peers using the form that CFs should get all information needed from the target group and record in the form and submit same to the M & E.
Use of PEP manual: Kenneth Mbu, also facilitated on the use of PEP manual stating that it is a guideline for community facilitators (CFs) to discuss with peers during session, also she informed peers that the flip chart is divided into three module (i.e module topic: life skill, 2 sexuality and 3 money and conflict management). He further explained that the first topic discuss in the month is: Goal setting, self esteem, decision making, values, negotiation and refusal skills. The following month (2) topic: Gender and HIV while in the 3rd month is money resources
Condom use and demonstration: There was an interactive session with CFs on condom use and demonstration anchored by Mrs. Glory Ekanem (CF.), She explained the importance and use of condom, saying that condom is used as a preventive measure from diseases such HB/HC, Syphilis, gonorrhea, HIV as well as teenage pregnancy, some persons might not accept using condom because of one reason and the other, that the duty of CFs is to educate and encourage FSW on the use condom that it is for their safety.
Procedure of recruitment: Program Assistant informed the CFs on the use and importance of recruitment form by explaining to the CFs how to recruit peers using the form that CFs should get all information needed from the target group and record in the form and submit same to the M & E.
Use of peers monthly tracking form/Attendance Sheet was also facilitated by the Mr. Keneth Mbu, he explained how CFs are to use the tracking form and attendance at the end of the month to summarized their monthly activities by capturing the numbers of condom, lubricants and number of peers tested by CTs in their session. Recap / Call to Action: The recap was facilitated by the SPO Mrs. Akpesiri, POP Miss Mirabel and Program Assistant Mr. Keneth, they revised the topics discussed and the CFs took turns to answer questions. The training ended 3:30pm for Day 1 and 3:00pm for Day 2.
