Title: Non-consumables
Course: Health Management, Ethics and Research - Ethiopia (Full)

Non-consumables

Non-consumables are items of equipment that can be used for years, but may eventually have to be replaced or updated. Table 6.1 shows the list of equipment issued to Health Posts by the FMOH in 2005 in Kit B, for use by Level-III Health Extension Workers. There may be local differences in the equipment issued to you and new items will be added relating to your greater responsibilities as a Level-IV Health Extension Practitioner (HEP). The list may also change in future in accordance with changing FMOH policies. But Table 6.1 will give you a good idea of what a standard equipment list for your Health Post will be like.

Table 6.1 List of non-consumables in Health Post Kit B, FMOH, 2005.

Catalogue no. | Non-consumable items | No.
S0481053 | Thermometer, clinical, digital, 32–43^oC | 2
S0157000 | Steriliser, steam, 24 litre | 1
S0170000 | Stove, kerosene, single-burner, pressure | 1
S0141020 | Scale, electronic, mother/child, 150 kg x 100 g | 1
S0145555 | Scale, infant, spring type, 25 kg x 100 g | 1
S0189000 | Weighing trousers/PAC-5 | 1
S0350000 | Arm, circumference insertion tape/PAC-50 Spec. for Ethiopia | 1
S0101000 | Bed, labour/delivery, w/access | 1
S0630000 | Flashlight, pre-focused | 1
S1802212 | Battery, dry cell, alkaline, D, 1.5 Volt | 2
S9910005 | Surgical instruments, dressing, SET | 1
S9902218 | Midwifery kit | 2
S0334700 | Jug, measuring, 1 litre | 1
S0237000 | Bowl, stainless steel, 180 ml | 4
S9975020 | First Aid Kit A | 1
U439410 | Membrane micro-filter, water, small scale, 1EA | 1
0010089 | Vaccine carrier, large, capacity 1.5–3.0 litre, PIS Ref:E4/83-M | 1
0010015 | Vaccine cold box: Blow Kings Model, PIS E4/76-M | 1

In addition, your community members will provide some simple furniture for your Health Post, such as a table, chairs, shelves, etc., like those shown in Figure 6.1.

Figure 6.1 This Health Post near Butajira in the Oromiya Region of Ethiopia has been well equipped with furniture and shelves by the local community members. (Photo: Ali Wyllie)