AfriComNet

AfriComNet Secretariat
African Network for Strategic Communication in Health and Development
Plot 77 Lithuli Avenue
Bugolobi. P.O. Box 3495
Kampala
Uganda

Tel: +256 (0)41 250 183 , +256 (0)41 237 222
Fax: +256 (0)414 221 340
Email: infodesk@africomnet.org
Internet: http://www.africomnet.org/index.php


Courses on this page:    Applied skills in HIV/AIDS cmmunication and counseling course
Leadership in Strategic Health Communication

Course Title Applied skills in HIV/AIDS cmmunication and counseling course
Institution Kampala: AfriComNet
Country Uganda
Type Certificate / Short Course (up to 3 months)
Topics Healthcare areas: HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections
Management: Communications Skills and Teaching Methods
Management: Human Resources Development
Language English
Degree, Credits
Location Mildmay Uganda, Kampala, Uganda
Objectives/
Content

• Understanding theory and principles of client education and counseling • Counseling and interpersonal skills practice and evaluation • Specialised applications of counseling skills in the field of HIV testing , treatment and longer term support • Facilitation by experienced counselors.

Next Beginning 15th-26th November 2010
Appl. Deadline 29th October 2010
Duration 2 weeks
No. of
Participants
8-15
Participants'
Profile
Interest in HIV strategic communication and counseling
Cooperation Short course offered by Mildmay Uganda, Makerere University School of Public Health and Departement of Mass Communication in partnership with Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Course fee 1200 US dollars (fee includes: acccomomdation, meals and training materials)
For further
information

Mildmay Uganda
Plot 127, Entebbe Road, Naziba Hill, Lubowa
PO Box 24985, Kampala – Uganda
Tel: +256 (0)312 210 200
Fax: +256 (0)312 210 205
E-mail: registrar@mildmay.or.ug
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Course Title Leadership in Strategic Health Communication
Institution Kampala: AfriComNet
Country Uganda
Type Certificate / Short Course (up to 3 months)
Topics Healthcare areas: HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections
Management: Communications Skills and Teaching Methods
Health Research and Methods: Behavioural Sciences
Language English
Degree, Credits
Location MicCom Golf Hotels & Resort, Ada, Osun State, Nigeria.
Objectives/
Content

The workshop applies the latest thinking on leadership development to strategic health communication planning. This two-week workshop provides an opportunity to enhance Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) understanding, knowledge and skills. Participants explore the elements of effective health and social behaviour change communication and advocacy programs to create more competent and health literate societies. The highly
participatory approach of the workshop is designed and aimed at helping participants develop effective advocacy and social mobilization and program communication strategies while
strengthening their ability to implement d y n a m i c c o m m u n i c a t i o n programs.

The workshop has p r o v e n c r i t i c a l l y i m p o r t a n t in developing a positive change in ability to design, implement, and supervise BCC activities to create and manage effective, results-oriented programs.

Next Beginning 28 November - 11 December 2010
Appl. Deadline September 18, 2010
Duration 2 weeks
Participants'
Profile
The training is oriented to professionals at managerial levels and programme staff with experience in the management of BCC programs.
Cooperation The Center for Communication Programs Nigeria (CCPN) and the Center for Communication Programs (CCP) of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
For further
information
Tel: + 234 (0)802 324 3787
E-mail: Nigerianlshcworkshop2010@yahoo.com
Internet: Click here for PDF or Click here
Last update 20/08/2010 mas
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