A graduate who has been legally authorized (registered) to practise after examination by a state board of nurse examiners or similar regulatory authority. Education includes 3, 4 or more years in nursing school, and it leads to a university or postgraduate university degree, or the equivalent. A registered nurse has the full range of nursing skills.

Registered nurse, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, advance practice nurse, practice nurse, Licensed nurse, diploma nurse, BS nurse, nurse clinician

Community health promoters provide health education, referral and follow-up; case management and basic preventive health care; and home visiting services to specific communities. They provide support and assistance to clients seeking TB-related services and their families in navigating the health and social services system.

Health extension worker, community health volunteer, village health worker, treatment supporter, outreach worker, lay health worker, peer counsellor

A clerical staff assists in scheduling appointments, answers phone calls, greets clients, keeps/documents medical records and handles medical billing.

A legally qualified and licensed practitioner of medicine, concerned with maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury, through the science of medicine and the applied practice of that science.

A physician with advanced training and certification in a particular medical field (e.g., oncology, cardiology, psychiatry). They are often consulted in cases requiring deep clinical expertise beyond general practice.

Pharmacists store, preserve, compound and dispense medicinal products. They counsel on the proper use and adverse effects of drugs and medicines following prescriptions issued by medical doctors and other health professionals. They contribute to researching, testing, preparing, prescribing and monitoring medicinal therapies for optimizing human health.

A man or woman who intends to receive KPS services from the targeted health worker personas. A client who is under 19 years of age is considered to be an adolescent.

A Caregiver is a non-professional (often a family member or community-based support person) who provides direct care and emotional, physical, or logistical support to patients, especially those who are elderly, disabled, chronically ill, or pediatric.

Radiographers (also known as radiologic technologists) perform diagnostic imaging examinations, such as X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and ultrasounds, to help diagnose and treat medical conditions. They operate imaging equipment, prepare patients for procedures, and ensure radiation safety protocols are followed.

Radiologic technologist, diagnostic radiographer, X-ray technician, imaging technician, sonographer (for ultrasound specialization), CT/MRI technologist

A person who performs clinical tests on specimens of bodily fluids and tissues to get information about the health of a patient or cause of death. They use approved assays and operate equipment such as microscopes, PCR machines, and flame photometers for analysis.

Medical laboratory technician, pathology laboratory technician, medical laboratory assistant, pathology technician, laboratory personnel, laboratory worker

Paramedical practitioners provide emergency medical treatment, pre-hospital care, and limited diagnostic and therapeutic services under the supervision or delegation of licensed medical doctors. They are often first responders in emergencies.

Paramedic, emergency medical technician (EMT), clinical officer (in some LMICs), advanced EMT, emergency care practitioner, Clinical Officers