1. Using Mobile Technology to support MOHS in Sierra Leone.
RapidPro
Using Mobile Technology to
support MOHS in Sierra Leone.
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2. MOHS & RapidPro
RapidPro is an open-source SMS-based framework that manages data collection and group coordination using basic mobile phones and existing mobile operator networks. RapidPro is being transitioned to the MOHS and can support effective and efficient real-time communications between health workers and the MOHS.
RapidPro can extend and enhance core health information systems, in terms of communication, planning and management for the health workforce.

3. MoHS Frontline Workers.
How RapidPro works
MoHS
design and receive
the reports.
SMS free to users on
Africell or Airtel
Networks.
RapidPro Platform
SMS
Voice
USSD
PHU
&
MoHS Frontline Workers.
Analyze
Data
Manage
Workflows
SMS

4. How can we use RapidPro?
SMS are sent to/from basic mobile phones to push information, do quick surveys, capture data/reports, track inventory or activities.
RapidPro can be used by both MOHS users and its development partners to communicate with frontline health workers.
Improved communication helps motivate health workers and increase productivity.

5. What are the advantages?
All RapidPro text messages come from the official MoHS shortcode number 8640
Can be sent/received on both Airtel or Africell
Can be used on existing mobile phone networks and with all phone handsets. (health workers use own phones)
Free SMS - no need to have units or top up.
Information is received & analyzed in real time allowing rapid response/corrective action
Potential Interactive Voice Response (IVR) capability activation; allowing voice messages to be accessed by health workers for:
Virtual Training
Decision Support Systems
Patient monitoring and support
Automated alerts and reminders
Resources and information

6. Who has used it recently?
NMCP
Real-time monitoring of long-lasting insecticide treated net (LLIN) distribution in WA during the national malaria bed net mass distribution campaign, allowing NMCP promptly identify and address distribution challenges.
DPPI
PHU readiness for SARA
Rapid assessment of the key challenges encountered by frontline health workers, to inform recommendations and strategies in new National Health Sector Strategic Plan (NHSSP).
DHRH
Providing information on leave application processes to health workers
NAS:
HIV commodities and supplies monitoring in 20 hospitals

7. Who has used it recently?
Regent Mudslide Emergency Response - HED and DFN
Collected daily reports from community health workers (CHWs) on household visits , suspected cholera cases as well as nutritional status of children screened, identified and referred to OTP for severe malnutrition
DPHC:
CHW training verification, monitoring availability of CHW job aids;
Validating activities carried out at community level;
Collecting data on the existence and functionality of Facility Management Committees (FMCs).
Verifying CHWs registration on Orange mobile money for incentives payments
DDMS:
Assessment of preparedness for Free Health Care (FHC) drugs and commodities distribution from DDMS to District Medical Stores (DMS).

8. Using RapidPro to support your activity/program
Step 1: What do you want to use the platform to achieve?
Data collection, information sharing, verification of information, monitoring or tracking supplies distribution?
Step 2: Who is your target audience?
DHMT staff, PHU-in-charges, CHWs, other individuals?
Step 3: How will you use the information?
You’re providing information and will track numbers reached?
It will inform policy, strategy, planning process?
Will you need to carry out any interventions based on this information (corrective actions, modifications or changes to your implementation approach)?

9. Using RapidPro to support your activity/program
Step 4: Who will execute actions based on the information received?
Do you need to set up a response team?
Do you need to carry out secondary analysis and /or forward the information to some else for action?
Who will be responsible for monitoring the corrective actions/changes made?
Do you need follow up support to monitor the effects of your interventions?
Have you put in place a mechanism to execute the required actions?
Step 5: Send in your request to the RapidPro team
Draft the questions - Keep questions short and simple, try to limit the number of questions (to avoid response fatigue)
Submit a request form to the RapidPro team.
Step 6: Document and share your “use case”

10. RapidPro Use Case Request Form and Flowchart
Use case requests can be made, using the RapidPro use case request form, which can be downloaded from the MOHS website: [MOHS website or Portal link]
RapidPro Use case request form.docx
The flowchart outlines actions that occur following a request to deploy a RapidPro use case:
Insert link to RapidPro engagement flowchart

11. RapidPro Demo Experience the system.
Take out your phones and lets send a text message to the number 8640, on Africell or Orange, its FREE!.
Demo
Q2 - To report a HIV stockout please REPLY with your 8 digit MoHS FACILITY ID number. (reply with 999 if ID is unknown).
Q3/4 - Which item is Stocked out? REPLY 1-TESTING, 2-PMTCT, 3-ART(Adult) or 4-ART(Paed)
Q5 - For TESTING what item is stockout? REPLY 1-Determine, 2-Bioline, 3- Unigold or 4-DBS Card
Q6 - Thanks. We have noted ur stockout report of @flow.hiv_stckout_testing.category. Do you have any other stockout items to report? REPLY 1-Yes or 2-No
Create an SMS/text message with the trigger word Demo and send to Then just answer the questions…..

12. Thank you for your attention
If you’d like to know more, please contact:
MOHS – Abdul Konomanyi: UNICEF – Shane O’Connor :