PLA-MNH E-Learning Course
Module 5: Managing
PLA-MNH groups
This module explores the four key responsibilities of PLA-MNH group managers: managing PLA-MNH group programmes, reporting on PLA-MNH group progress, linking PLA-MNH groups and building the capacities of PLA-MNH group supervisors.
You will learn eight knowledge and skill areas that supervisors need to deliver these responsibilities effectively: knowledge of maternal and newborn health, facilitation skills, knowledge of the PLA-MNH group action cycle, supervision knowledge and skills, management knowledge and skills, reporting skills, linking skills and capacity building skills.
Resources and materials required:
Computer, printer and internet connection
A4 paper
Flip charts
Flip chart markers
Pens
Downloads:
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Module 5 Chapters
Chapter 1
15 minutes
Presentation: 10 minutes
Exercises: 5 minutes
Chapter 2
40 minutes
Presentation: 10 minutes
Exercises: 30 minutes
Chapter 3
4 hours 25 minutes
Presentation: 55 minutes
Exercises: 3 hours 30 minutes
Chapter 4
1 hour 15 minutes
Presentation: 15 minutes
Exercises: 1 hour
Chapter 5
30 minutes
Presentation: 10 minutes
Exercises: 20 minutes
Chapter 6
25 minutes
Presentation: 10 minutes
Exercises: 15 minutes
Chapter 7
55 minutes
Presentation: 10 minutes
Exercises: 45 minutes
Acknowledgements
The PLA-MNH group approach is based on the PLA group methodology, originally designed by Save the Children, Boliva, and has subsequently been developed, locally adapted and evaluated by a consortium of partners including:
- Ekjut – India (www.ekjutindia.org)
- Diabetic Association of Bangladesh Perinatal Care Project (BADAS-PCP) – Bangladesh
- MaiKhanda Trust – Malawi
- MaiMwana Project – Malawi
- Mother and Infant Research Activities (MIRA) – Nepal (www.mira.org.np)
- Parent and Child Health Initiative (PACHI) – Malawi (www.pachimalawi.com)
- Society for Nutrition, Education and Health Action (SNEHA) – India (www.snehamumbai.org)
- UCL Institute for Global Health – UK (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/global-health)
- Women and Children First – UK (www.womenandchildrenfirst.org.uk)
This e-learning course has been developed by Women and Children First, drawing on the experiences of all partners.
Participatory Learning and Action for Maternal and Newborn Health (PLA-MNH) E-learning Course by Women and Children First is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
