The 25th Leadership in Strategic Health Communication Workshop: Making a Difference in Infectious Diseases, HIV/AIDS, Reproductive Health and Good Government will take place from June 3-22, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland.

The LSHC workshop integrates communication theory and experiential learning. The workshop features SCOPE WEB, an exciting, easy-to-learn computer software program that guides participants through the steps of designing effective health communication and advocacy strategies. The learning atmosphere is lively, friendly, creative and focuses on specific learning needs. The learning process emphasizes the whole individual and “learning by doing.” Participants learn from each other, from knowledgeable trainers, from the resources of the Johns Hopkins University, and from the worldwide experience of the Center for Communication Programs. The links below provide additional details.

We will be celebrating the 25th LSHC Workshop with some special events!

Please note that an early bird special on tuition is offered for all applications received before February 1, 2012. No applications will be accepted after March 1st.

For more information, email ammiller@jhuccp.org or download the following attachments:

• LSHCApplication2012.pdf
• LSHCBrochure2012.pdf

source: www.jhuccp.org/content/25th-leadership-strategic-health-communication-workshop-june-3-22-2011

Introduction: This is a two weeks research methods course suitable for medical researchers, social scientists, and students undertaking professional training (MSc, MMed, MPH, and PhD). Highly experienced researchers from the Tanzania National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) Mwanza Centre, Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit (MITU) and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) will conduct this course.

Course Objectives:

a)                  To introduce methods used in health research

b)                  To develop expertise in the use of research methods introduced in the course

c)                  To enable participants to select the right methods for future research projects

Venue:  National Institute for Medical Research, Mwanza Centre, Isamilo area, Mwanza city

Dates: Monday 19th to Friday 30th March 2012

Course Details: The course will cover selected topics including Epidemiology, public health, statistical methods, qualitative research methods, laboratory methods, field methods, and introduction to clinical trials and research ethics. Participants will learn how to read and understand research literature.  Experienced researchers, who will share their experiences with participants as well as teach the latest developments in research techniques, will deliver lectures.  In addition, participants will work on practical sessions to enhance the understanding of topics and to build skills in key techniques.  Discussions and group activities will be organised to facilitate participant interaction along with some special seminars on important epidemiological Issues of the day.

Application:  If you are interested in this course, please submit your application outlining how this course will benefit your work and career, CV and a letter of recommendation from your line manager or supervisor.  This should be submitted to the following address not later than Friday 13th January 2012, 5.00pm East African Time

Director, NIMR Mwanza Centre

            Attention: Research Methods Course Coordinator

            P.O Box 1462, Mwanza, TANZANIA

            e-mail: rmcourse@mitu.or.tz

Requirements: Applicants should have a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of subject and either working or doing post-graduate studies in health research environment. 

Course Fee: There is no tuition fee required to attend this course.  A fee of $100 for participants from outside Tanzania and Tsh. 160,000.00/- for Tanzanian participants will be charged to cover for daily group lunch, opening and closing dinner, training materials and manuals, and registration. Participants will meet their travel and accommodation expenses.

Award: A certificate of attendance will be issued to each participant on successful completion of the training.

Name: Short Course: Immunology in the Tropics

An intensive two week modular course designed for graduates and laboratory researchers. Topics covered include: evolution of the Immune System (5-7 March), Malaria Immunology (8-12 March) and Helminth Immunology (14-16 March). The course offers up-to-date lectures, discussion of research papers, cutting edge research talks by international experts, talks on the latest technological developments and advances, as well  as practical sessions covering Immunological techniques.

Confirmed Speakers: Prof.Mick Bailey (University of Bristol, UK), Dr.Margaret McKinnon (KEMRI, KE), 

Dr.Simon Draper (University of Oxford, UK), Prof.Eleanor Riley (LSHTM,UK), Prof.Richard Grencis (University of Manchester, UK), Prof.Maria Yazdanbakhsh (University of Leiden, NL)

Duration: 5-16 March, 2011

Venue: Makerere University/UVRI, Uganda

Application deadline: 31st January, 2012

More information and applications forms can be obtained from www.muii.org.ug or by contacting mak-uvri.rtp@mrcuganda.org

REPOA invites beginning and junior researchers in Tanzania to a training course ‘Participatory Research Methods’. 

The objective of this training is to expose participants to a range of participatory research methods and to provide practical guidance in testing and evaluating these methods in a field setting. 

Course content includes: 

• Understanding participation·         
  
• Why participatory research·         
  
• Who participates·         
  
• Strengths and weaknesses of participatory processes 
  

Methods of Participatory Research·         

• The problem solving approach·         
  
• Visualization·                     
  
• Ranking·        
  
• Appreciative inquiry 
  

Practicing Participatory research·                     

• Community visit for practice of the different participatory research methods·                     
  
• Feedback on community visit 
  

The training will be held from Monday 22nd of August to Friday 2nd of September 2011.

REPOA will meet the cost of travel and accommodation for participants.
  
Applicants should submit:

- A typed application together with a duly filled information sheet available at REPOA Offices and REPOA website: www.repoa.or.tz. You can also download it by clicking here.

- Detailed curriculum vitae, including photocopies of degree certificates/transcripts. The closing date for applications is 5h August 2011. REPOA will notify successful applicants by 15th August, 2011. 

Women are highly encouraged to apply.  

Applications should be addressed to the Executive DirectorResearch on Poverty Alleviation REPOA
P.O. Box 33223, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 
• 157 Mgombani Street, Regent Estate
Tel: +255 (0) (22) 2700083 / 0784 555 655 
• Fax: 255 (0) (22) 2775738

Email: repoa@repoa.or.tz

www.repoa.or.tz

Training date: 15 Jan 2012 - 23 Dec 2012—Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

The political, economic and social development of least developed countries is one of the major challenges of globalization. Growing interdependence and integration offer a chance to strengthen cooperative relations between the North and the South of the world. The call to cooperation is urgent: poverty, inequality, conflict, instability, and uncertainty still affect everyday life of a majority of world population. The Master's Course in International Cooperation and Development offers a privileged framework for designing tentative solutions to the above mentioned problems through the collective action of governmental and non governmental agents, bridging gaps among people, groups and institutions.

This Master's program aims at converting theoretical knowledge into practical wisdom, and to give students a specific set of professional skills to successfully face the job market. This is possible thanks to these distinctive characteristics: 
- the limited number of admitted students guarantees an efficient interaction with instructors and colleagues in the class; 
- active participation in class includes simulations, case analysis, team assignments; 
- experts and executives take an active part in the program sharing their professional experiences with the students; 
- the internship is a chance to directly test skills acquired during courses.

CURRICULUM - MIC&D is organized along four complementary levels, fostering multidimensional training and integrating scientific methodologies and operative competences.

1st level - Scientific Training - The first level provides students of different academic backgrounds with a multidisciplinary education on various dimensions of development processes aimed at acquiring the relevant economic, political, historical, legal, institutional and managerial competences, with a special focus on fighting against poverty and fostering social inclusion. Main topics covered: Poverty, inequality and human development Geopolitics of development with focus on different geographic areas (Africa,Asia, Latin America) Globalization and social development Development Economics Trade and financial policies for development Human rights International law and development cooperation Economics and management of international cooperation agencies

2nd level - Professional Training - The second Level aims at developing practical skills required to operate in the sector, including analysis of actors and strategies of cooperation, project cycle management (identification, formulation, funding, implementation and evaluation), understanding conflict and preventing it. The development of personal skills is also stressed, aimed at an efficient career management. The methodology of the second level foresees team working, workshops and role playing; professionals and experts coming from ASERI's stable partners (NGOs, international organizations, public administration, companies) are directly involved.

3rd level - Project Work - Students are required to develop a personal research project on an issue related to development cooperation, under the supervision of a MIC&D professor and/or a professional from a partner institution. The project work will often be connected to the internship experience.

4th Level - Internship - The Master's program is completed by an internship within one of the ASERI partner institutions or other entities whose mission and activities are consistent with the Master's program. The internship will give students the chance to test and deepen the competences acquired during classes in a specific job context, in Italy or abroad, de. ned through a constant exchange between each student and the tutor, whose task is to support students in their academic and professional endeavour.

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Training date: 27th September - 1st October, 2011, Pune, India

RedR India Training of Trainers on Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction (CBDRR)

A five-day RedR India training module that prepares humanitarian personnel as well as development professionals to enhance their capacities with regard to becoming effective trainer in the CBDRR process.

Aim of the Training:

This ToT on CBDRR is viewed as a step towards building a pool of human resources who can train other Civil society actors, government officials, people’s representatives and community leaders with the knowledge and perspectives of resilient communities and skills of facilitating capacity building processes applying participatory methods.

Course Objectives and Outline:

By the end of the course participants should be able to explain:

• Nature and types of the trainings required to facilitate CBDRR process. 
  
• Principles of adult learning. 
  
• Role of the trainer as a facilitator. 
  
• Methods of learning needs assessment at community level. 
  
• Facilitation skills to apply participatory training methodology. 
  
• Development of context specific training designs. 
  
• Development of learning and media material to facilitate the trainings. 
  
• Evaluate the community based training programmes.
  

Dates & Venue: 12th to 16th September, 2011, Pune, India

Expected Participants/Eligibility:

This course is open to GO, INGOs, UN, Red Cross, NGOs development and emergency personnel who have experience of coordinating, implementing relief, rehabilitation and development work and are involved in CBDRR initiatives. It is also important that participants have attended any CBDRR course in past.

Course Fees Type: Residential Training

This cost is fully-inclusive of all accommodation, food, training and training materials from the evening of the first date advertised to the afternoon of the last date advertised. Organisational rate (Sponsored Candidates) INR 18,000 or USD 400 Individual rate (Non-Sponsored) INR 14,000 or USD 320

How to Apply?

Please fill out the attached Registration Form and send it to training@redrindia.org. On confirmation of availability of seat please forward your course fee to RedR India. For more details on course fee etc., please refer the application form.

For more information about the training and/or RedR India, please visit: www.redr.org.in

RedR India "Samrudhi", Bungalow No.1, A Wing, AJ Classics Condominium, Survey No.2/3A, Hingne, Karve Nagar, Pune 411052, Maharashtra, India

Phone: +91-20-25474430, +91-20-32912532

You can also write to us at: info@redrindia.org

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