Plan your resources as accurately as possible ahead of targeted health intervention.
The core objective of a microplan is to operationalize targeted strategies, detailing who does what, where, when, and with what resources, to maximize service coverage and health impact in the most vulnerable communities. It bridges the gap between strategic resource allocation (macro/sub-national level) and practical execution (local or micro level).
The process of creating and implementing a Microplan is integrated into the larger data-to-action cycle, directly following the intervention allocation phase. It is structured to ensure local relevance, operational feasibility, and accountability.
The first steps are the establishment of a governance structure and the capacity building of a data management technical team.
Bluesquare provides comprehensive training to this team and offer ongoing remote support throughout the project.
Then comes the collating and merging various geospatial data sources into an initial data set, that will form the basis of the micro-plan. For instance:
This unified data set will prepopulate the microplan, providing a solid foundation for data collection and analysis.
After the initial data set is established, the team will begin collecting microplan data through mobile devices. Data validation will occur at the district, regional, and national levels to ensure accuracy. This process includes:
Bluesquare in general supports training of trainers and provides training materials that we adapt to the local situation. We provide very advanced tools to support these data update processes that have been tried and tested through multiple National Health Monitoring Information Systems (HMIS) updates in the past, notably in Niger, Burkina Faso and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The program automatically generates digital microplans for districts and local government areas. These micro-plans are generated in Excel format, a tool that is both familiar and flexible for local systems, allowing them to work with digitized data in a traditional format. Once configured, the microplans are made available for download through a user-friendly interface.
As districts and local levels generate their micro-plans, they may encounter data gaps or inaccuracies that need to be resolved. Support from the technical team will be necessary to manage change requests or additional data collection.
Once all microplans are generated and validated, they are uploaded to a dedicated centralized platform, usually with a personalized url, via a mobile app or web interface. This allows for real-time access by both regional and national teams, providing a consolidated view of the planning data.
After the microplanning phase, comes the campaign digitalization phase, for which we are supporting multiple options:
Bluesquare will assist in configuring the digital platform (e.g., IASO, DHIS2, or eGov) using the microplan data. This will streamline real-time monitoring, decision-making, and management during campaign implementation.
At Bluesquare, we present a unique combination of technical expertise, innovative tools, and client-centric approach for the global health sector.
We develop open-source software solutions, providing organizations with tools which are globally recognized for their impact and adaptability.
In addition to its commitment to quick client response and support, Bluesquare offers reliable, innovative, and impactful solutions for driving decision-making and improving health outcomes.
We provide a full spectrum of services to help organizations collect, manage, and analyze data while ensuring the successful implementation of digital solutions.
Data Collection
Linking data collection to geography for targeted field interventions
Data Integration
Enabling seamless data management, workflow integration and quality improvement
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