Designing and Managing HIV and AIDS Programmes in Sub-Saharan Africa

Training course

Date of event:

1 March 2010 - 10 March 2010

According to the organisers, the Regional Capacity Building Partners (RECABIP), while prevention of HIV infection remains the most important approach to the control of the HIV and AIDS epidemic, care and support for the infected and affected is becoming crucial, as is the need for designing longer-term integrated HIV and AIDS programmes. This course is designed to equip participants with practical strategic management skills for developing effective interventions to address HIV and AIDS prevention, treatment, care, and support issues.

The course content includes:

Scientific and experiential basic facts of HIV and AIDS
Behaviour change communication interventions
Organisational development and institutional capacity building approaches
Leadership, governance, and management for change
Community-based HIV and AIDS management systems
Community-based HIV and AIDS monitoring and evaluation systems
Understanding HIV and AIDS mainstreaming
Community-based HIV and AIDS information systems
Community-based accounting systems
Human resources management
Financial and non-financial resources mobilisation
Organisational policy reviews and development
Strategic planning and operational planning;
Programme design and development
Basic financial management systems
Facilitation, documentation, sharing, and learning
People management, team building and group dynamics
Managing HIV and AIDS as workplace issues
Building strategic alliances in HIV and AIDS
Communication and counseling skills

The course is designed for potential and current programme managers in the field of HIV and AIDS in various sectors including the government, NGOs, and private sectors who would like to strengthen their skills in designing HIV and AIDS programmes.

The course fee is US$1 500, which covers tuition, certification, lunches, teas, and snacks but excludes accommodation, dinner, travel, and per diems which participants are required to pay for separately.

Organization URL Link:

http://www.recabip.com

Source:

sangonet