Table 1 Malaria post worker (MPW) training and tasks

 Recognize signs of malaria

 Conduct and interpret rapid test results

 Observe universal precautions

 Record, report and transfer results (weekly)

 Knowledge on where to refer severe cases (local clinic)

 Stay in the village and be able to treat malaria within 24 h of fever onset. Make sure village population is aware of the existence of the MP

 Administer drugs to patients according to protocol (including adherence monitoring if not directly observing treatment)

 Monitor patient’s condition and recognize side effects

 Refer severe cases and possible treatment failures to nearest health centre

 Weekly check stocks and transmit appropriate orders to supervisor

 Keep working environment clean and safe

 Detect and report all malaria cases to supervisor

 Engage community on malaria-related public health issues (e.g., use of LLIN or other vector control)