Training Programme On HIV/AIDS

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International Training Programme: Policy Concerns, Planning and Management in

HIV / AIDS June 20-24, 2005

Organised by

Indian Institute of Health Management Research

A WHO Collaborating Centre for District Health System

1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sanganer Airport

Jaipur-302 011 (Rajasthan), India

Sponsored by Management and Training Service Division (MTSD)

Commonwealth Secretariat through the Commonwealth Fund for

Technical Co-operation (CFTC)

BACKGROUND

HIV/AIDS has emerged as a major threat to mankind in the last few decades. The

disease, after reaching epidemic proportions in the western world and ravaging

several African countries, has taken root in the Asian region. UNAIDS has

estimated that more than 90 percent of all adult HIV infections are in

developing countires : about 800,000 children are living with HIV; and at least

43 percent of all infected adults are women.

In many developing countires the HIV/AIDS epidemic is spreading rapidly.

According to available UNAIDS reports, South and South-East Asia is the

epicenter of the HIV epidemic with the majority of new infections expected to be

occurring here. Within this region, India is estimated to have the largest

burden of the epidemic with about 3-5 million infections.

Evidently, AIDS has taken an immense and growing human toll. The Heads of the

Commonwealth countires have emphasized the need for creating an appropriate

policy environment and management of HIV/AIDS in the member countries. The

governments of the member countries and other stakeholders have taken steps to

actively confront the epidemic. However, it is important for the people working

in the field of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control, Care and Support, to have a

better understanding of the policy environment and enhanced understanding of

related issues/dimensions. Resources are limited and the expansion of the

disease is menacing. Thus it becomes essential that the policy makers and

programme managers develop skills to manage and think strategically to make the

best use of the resources and to effectively implement the programme.

The programme has been designed and developed in collaboration with the

Commonwealth Management and Training Division, London, for the policy makers at

the national level, and programme managers at the national, provincial/state

level. In addition, scientists working on HIV/AIDS at the national institutes in

various Commonwealth countries may also be nominated.

The nominations will be done through the Commonwealth Secretariat, Management

and Training Service Division (MTSD), Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SWIY

5 HX (Telephone: 44 (0) 20 7747 6343, Fax : 44 (0) 20 7747 6540/6335).

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The main focus of the training programme is on developing an understanding of

the policy review and analysis, and planning and management in HIV/AIDS

prevention and control in the context of Asia Pacific Region. The objectives of

the programme are as follows :

To familiarize the participants with overall policy analysis, planning and

formulation process

To critically examine various dimensions and issues related to HIV/AIDS policies

and programme implementation

To develop basic skills of operational management in the management of the

HIV/AIDS prevention and control programme in the regional perspective

To help develop a matrix of policy issues and strategic management interventions

in their own country’s perspective.

DURATION

The programme will be offered for a period of one week (5 days) during June

20-24, 2005.

PARTICIPANTS

The number of participants is limited to 20. The programme addresses the

competency needs of policy and decision makers and programme managers in policy

review and analysis, and programme management knowledge and skills.

CONTENTS

The course will cover the following broad areas :

Review of the global efforts being mode in HIV/AIDS related policies and

programmes

Approaches to policy analysis and planning

Policy initiatives and programme management issues

Planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in HIV/AIDS

Role of non-governmental organizations and the private sector

Financing of HIV/AIDS programme initiatives

Quality of care

Leadership and management in HIV/AIDS prevention and control

TRAINING APPROACH

The training will be participatory and issue-based. There will be an optimal mix

of lecture sessions, group work and discussions. The

participants will be given exposure to field and programme management at the

provincial and district levels. They will be administered selected HRD

instruments to analyze their own leadership and managerial styles. They will be

asked to prepare a policy matrix and plan of implementation for their respective

areas/countries and present it in the group. A pre- and post-training evaluation

will be conducted and expectations of the participants will be elicited.

FACULTY AND RESOURCE PERSONS

The programme will be conducted by highly experienced international experts and

the faculty of the Indian Institute of Health Management Research and programme

managers in India.

The Programme Co-ordinators are : Dr. S.D. Gupta, Director;

Dr. N. Ravichandran, Co-ordinator; Dr. Ch. Satish Kumar, Co-ordinator

COURSE FEE AND TRAVEL

The course fee, board and lodging and travel expenses will be paid by the MTSD,

Commonwealth Secretariat. Accommodation will be provided on twin sharing basis.

VENUE

Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR)

1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sanganer Airport, Jaipur-302 011, India

Tel. : (91) 141-2791431-34, Fax ; (91) 141-2792138

E-mail : iihmr@..., URL : www.iihmr.org, Gram : Healthinst

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE

The applicants are requested to fill the attached application form. (The

application form may be photocopied or downloaded from the website :

www.thecommonwealth.org OR www.iihmr.org)

Interested persons are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to allow enough

time for visa and travel arrangements.

Please send in the application form by May 15, 2005 to the Commonwealth

Secretariat with a copy to the Director, IIHMR on the following address :

Commonwealth Secretariat IIHMR

Management and Training Service Division (MTSD) 1, Prabhu Dayal Marg

Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SWIY 5 HX Sanganer Airport, Jaipur-11,

India. Tel. : 44 (0) 20 7747 6343 Tel. : 91-141-2791431, 32, 33, 34, Fax : 44

(0) 20 7747 6540/6335 Fax : 91-141-2792138

E-mail : sdgupta@...; iihmr@...

International Training Programme on Policy Concerns, Planning and Management in

HIV/AIDS. Jaipur, India. June 20-24, 2005

APPLICATION FORM

APPLICANT : Mr. , Mrs. , Ms. , Dr.

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Please attach the following to this application form

(Failure to complete this form may result in rejection)

1. Typewritten sketch biography, not exceeding 300 words

2. Please provide a brief description of three challenges in your program that

you plan to address with the skills learned in this course.

The deadline for aplication is May 15, 2005.