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Courses, seminars, & workshops
Managing HIV/AIDS Programmes at the Workplace
3 June - 14 June 2002, Nairobi, Kenya
2002-05-16, Issue 64
http://pambazuka.org/en/category/courses/7541
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Organisations of all sizes are faced with the challenge of having to manage employees infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. The sensitivities and complexities of HIV/AIDS can pose a special challenge to manage-
ment and staff of all organisations. Addressing the effects and impacts of HIV/AIDS is critical in ensur-
ing smooth running of an organisations' activities and maximising investment in human resource; development. This course provides managers from both the private and public sector with skills to plan, implement and evaluate HIV/AIDS workplace efforts.
Course: Managing HIV/AIDS Programmes at the Workplace
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3 June - 14 June 2002
Nairobi, Kenya
Why the course
Organisations of all sizes are faced with the challenge of having to
manage employees infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. The sensitivities
and complexities of HIV/AIDS can pose a special challenge to manage-
ment and staff of all organisations.
Addressing the effects and impacts of HIV/AIDS is critical in ensur-
ing smooth running of an organisations' activities and maximising
investment in human resource; development.
This course provides managers from both the private and public sec-
tor with skills to plan, implement and evaluate HIV/AIDS workplace
efforts.
Course focus
* Rationale and components of HIV/AIDS workplace programmes
* Legal, ethical and policy issues
* Voluntary counselling and testing
* HIV/AIDS education and training
* Condom distribution and STD management
* Planning and implementing of HIV/AIDS workplace programmes
* Monitoring and evaluating of HIV/AIDS workplace programmes
Course benefits
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
* appreciate the need for HIV/AIDS workplace interventions
* determine the strategy and process for implementing the HIV/AIDS
workplace intervention
* develop comprehensive programmes to support HIV/AIDS prevention
and care
* plan and develop a practical plan of action to implement an HIV/
AIDS workplace programme within their organisation
* monitor and evaluate the impact of HIV/AIDS workplace programmes
Tuition
US$ 1,500
Tuition covers administrative and instructional costs, text, materi-
als, supplies, health insurance, field trips, airport pick-up and
drop-off and certificate awards.
Air travel and per diem
Airfare, transit expenses and per diem are the responsibility of the
sponsoring organisation.
Accommodation
All participants will stay in the hotel identified by CAFS and will
abide by the booking arrangements made by CAFS.
Accommodation costs: At least US$ 100 per day including meals.
Training methodology
CAFS' training approach is flexible and incorporates a variety of
training methods. These range from formal lectures or tutorials to
seminars and workshops, or to more informal on-the-job apprentices
and mentoring programmes. Formal training is tempered with group
discussions and practical fieldwork for a well-balanced approach.
Computer facilities
To supplement trainer-led learning sessions, CAFS provides computer
facilities for participants to independently develop presentations
for practice and feedback. Various searchable multimedia CD-ROM with
up-to-date information from leading reproductive health publishers,
are available for reference.
Funding
Applicants are advised to seek financial assistance from bilateral
and multilateral agencies and organisations operating in their own
countries such as USAID, CIDA, UNFPA, FAO, and GTZ. In order to re-
serve a place in one of CAFS' courses, it is advisable to indicate
confirmed funding at least six weeks before commencement of the
course. Bilaterally funded participants are advised to ensure that
payments are made by the sponsoring agency before the training pro-
gramme begins.
Payments should be made to the following account:
Centre for African Family Studies (CAFS)
CAFS/IPPF Account No. 100848-112
CITIBANK N.A. Nairobi
Telex: (0987) 22051/22161
Nairobi, Kenya
How to apply
Applicants should complete a course application form in detail and
mail to:
The Director, CAFS
Pamstech House, Woodvale Grove, Westlands
P.O. Box 60054
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254-2-448-618
Fax: +254-2-448-621
mailto:courses@cafs.org
http://www.cafs.org
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