Recruitment selection and retention of CBD workers: an issue paper.

The Community Based Distribution (CBD) model for the provision of family planning services is 1 method well suited to reach the urban poor and rural populations. Although much effort has been expended in the recruitment selection and training personnel in the system little attention has been given to the retention of personnel which is essential for long-term program effects. This issue paper reviews the literature and existing programs as related to the aforementioned personnel matters and examines the general aspects of selcetion criteria and reported experience with the programs operational point of view. In addition the paper raises questions requiring further elucidation and study with the object of developing general rules to guide programs in personnel selection.