Criteria for being the Focal Person

Should be able to commit time
 
Should have access to resources for effective functioning

Should have attended orientation meeting of PRHN

Should attend at least two third of the network meetings

Responsibilities of Focal Person

Co-ordinating all activities

Effective communication with all the group members

Convening Local Focal Group meeting and Core Group meetings

Facilitating Focal Group meetings and network related activities

Accountability to Local Focal Group, NWG and Core Group

Create a supportive environment so that its members can improve their practices

Prepare and share minutes of the meetings with the Secretariat, and support Secretariat in organizing activities

Assist members to identify the agenda

Lease with other focal groups

Express learning needs and should also be able to identify appropriate self-education material.

Identify new members

Conduct orientation meeting for new members

Election Procedure for the new Focal Person

Conducted by the Focal Group

Substitution of Focal Person in Event of Absence

Focal Person will nominate somebody from Core Group/Focal Group to be the acting Focal Person in his/her absence

Action in Event of Unsatisfactory Performance by a Focal Person

The Core Group should decide