Advanced Courses • Global Health and Development • Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights • HIV and AIDS • Gender Rights and Development • Sustainable Economic Development
2015
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Rights including HIV and AIDS (e-learning) • Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Organising Effective Responses
Studying at KIT The Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) offers advanced courses and master’s programs at its training facilities in Amsterdam and through e-learning. KIT conducts regional, tailor-made training programs in countries around the world. By bringing together people from different countries and regions, KIT’s international courses create a forum for linking and exchanging experiences among a broad range of development practitioners.
HIV and AIDS • Analysing Dynamics of HIV and AIDS Epidemics & Prevention • NEW: HIV: Policy, Governance and Financing (e-learning) • Health sector responses to HIV: innovations and synergies • NEW: Health Systems Strengthening and HIV (e-learning)
Advanced courses described Gender, Rights and Development • Gender, Rights and Health (e-learning) • Tailor-made training
Advanced courses described in this brochure
Sustainable Economic Development • Tailor-made training • Scheduled advanced courses
Global Health and Development • Towards achieving Universal Health Coverage: Advanced Course on Health Sector Reforms and Financing • Advanced Course on Monitoring and Evaluation: Innovations in a Dynamic Health Systems Environment • Analysing Disrupted Health Systems in countries in crisis • Control Strategies for Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases • Gender, Rights and Health (e-learning) • Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Disease Control Programs • Health Policy and Financing • Qualitative methods in Health Systems Research • Human Resources for Health
Master programmes organized at KIT In addition to the courses listed in this brochure, KIT organizes the following longer study programs: • Master of Public Health/International course in Health Development: –– MPH - Track in Health Systems Policy and Management –– MPH - Track in Sexual and Reproductive Health –– MPH - Track in HIV and AIDS • Masters in International Health KIT also organises a 3 months study programme: • Netherlands Course in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Sexual and Reproductive Health • Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights including HIV and AIDS • NEW: Sexual and Reproductive Health and
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influenced by alternative policies and reform strategies.
Global Health and Development
Advanced course on Monitoring and Evaluation: Innovations in a Dynamic Health Systems Environment
The advanced courses and modules offered at KIT are an opportunity for professionals in health and development to further develop their knowledge and skills. The courses are practical, focused and complete in themselves, and most can also be taken as part of the Master of International Health (MIH) program organized by KIT and other institutions in the tropEd network.
17 – 28 August 2015 (3 ECTS credits)
What models, frameworks and tools are suitable for a specific type of evaluation? How to balance the perspectives of different stakeholders? This course aims to equip participants with up-to-date knowledge and state-of-the-art M&E approaches. Monitoring and evaluation skills are essential tools for working in a dynamic development environment. Sectoral plans at national, regional or local levels require a strategic investment in management tools that facilitate informed decision making, planning and implementation. Contextual changes such as the new aid architecture and multi-stakeholder environments will be examined. Participants will become familiar with new M&E frameworks, techniques and the changing role of information technology. Identifying appropriate monitoring and evaluation and management information approaches will receive particular emphasis. Rational data collection for optimal usefulness while imposing minimal burden on staff is highlighted. Special attention will be given to making monitoring and evaluation systems equity aware and to balancing the ethical aspects of an evaluation.
Towards achieving Universal health coverage: Advanced Course on Health Sector Reforms and Financing 15 – 26 August 2015 (3 ECTS credits)
Health systems in countries all over the world face enormous challenges to meet the growing needs of citizens. As contemporary reforms very much focus on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), this course has been recently remodelled to take this perspective. We take UHC as a broad aim, not just considering health financing dimensions, but looking at the whole array of building blocks and Social Determinants of Health that are influencing population health. Implementing reforms and evaluating their impact are challenging the institutional capacity of ministries of health and donor agencies. The aim of this intensive course is to develop an understanding of the context and scope of the current health sector reforms and financing options in developing countries. The course will help managers by offering tools and skills to describe and critically analyse the national health system in their country in terms of its financing, its structure and functions, and its performance, and to examine how this performance can be
Analysing Disrupted Health Systems in countries in crisis 10 – 21 November 2014 in Ethiopia (4 ECTS credits) 15 – 26 June 2015 in Amsterdam (4 ECTS credits)
Protracted crises, mainly those labelled complex emergencies, have a severe impact on health systems, in all their sub-components: policy development, planning, human resource development, financing, management, infrastructure and support systems. Unreliable and incomplete 3
are discussed, such as malaria, tuberculosis, cancer and mental health, as well as refugee health care. Part of this module is carried out through interactive learning in a virtual learning environment.
information hampers sound decision making, while fast evolving conditions increase uncertainty. This course focuses on analysing disrupted health systems, using appropriate tools, and reviews the main health systems components. This more comprehensive analysis considers the bigger challenges that confront health systems in chronic crises: the damage at all of their levels and in their main components, the limited legitimacy and capacity of national authorities, and the unique opportunities for addressing their main weaknesses and distortions. The course uses case-studies, learning from successes and failures in health sectors of countries with similar income and context. The course takes a critical look at humanitarian aid and its politics. Participants analyse the agenda of key actors and formulate recommendations for adequate health sector strategies, plans and monitoring and evaluation systems. In November 2015 this course will also be offered in a different country. Visit our website www.kit.nl/training for updates on location and dates.
Gender, Rights and Health (e-learning) 3 November 2014 – 23 January 2015 (4 ECTS credits) 2 November 2015 – 22 January 2016 (4 ECTS credits)
Health programs and health policies are often developed without taking into consideration the gender dimensions and rights perspective. Global health policies and programs influence local level programs, and without a gender and rights perspective may even worsen the situation of local communities. Participants in this course will gain insight, knowledge and understanding of how health issues affect men and women differently, as well as how their rights can be respected and realised. The governance of health will be discussed and participants will write a research based health policy or a research proposal from a gender and rights perspective.
Using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in Disease Control Programs
Control Strategies for Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
22 June – 3 July 2015 (3 ECTS credits)
Please apply at ITC http://www.itc.nl/CourseFinder Location: ITC, Enschede (1 week) and KIT, Amsterdam (1 week) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provide a valuable set of tools for the planning and monitoring of health interventions and are increasingly appreciated in disease control. GIS can effectively be applied to improve health care provision in disease control programs , where new perspectives and approaches are needed. This course provides knowledge and practical skills on how to use GIS to strengthen Public Health functions including spatial epidemiology and to monitor and evaluate health programs. You will learn how to use GIS to identify and locate clusters of disease in time and place and to assess public access to health care services. Emphasis will also be given to geo-visualize Health Management
18 May – 10 June 2015 (5 ECTS credits)
How can disease control officers retain the strengths of their programs while moving ahead towards more integrated and sectorwide approaches? Disease control refers to a broad package of strategies for controlling diseases, from primary prevention, health promotion, and health legislation to screening for early detection, treatment and rehabilitation. In order to choose the right strategies for a specific disease in a given situation, the health care manager needs to understand the context in which a disease arises, the factors contributing to its spread and the natural course of the disease. In this module, a number of diseases, both communicable and non-communicable (NCD), are used as models to demonstrate different aspects and principles of disease control. A wide variety of issues relevant to public health 4
enhance the use of research results by policy makers, managers, health care providers, civil society and clients.
Information for advocacy purposes and to monitor and evaluate of program performance. Case studies and guest lectures will address a wide range of infectious diseases, including water-born and sexually transmitted diseases. The course will use ArcGIS. Participants will obtain a one-year student licence of ArcGIS.
Human Resources for Health 23 February – 6 March 2015 (3 ECTS credits)
How can policy makers and managers improve the performance of the health workforce? How does one plan for human resources? How can organizational development contribute to the performance of health workers? The quality of health service delivery depends to a large extent on the availability and performance of qualified personnel, aided by sufficient facilities, equipment and drugs. Policy makers and managers can influence the performance of health workers by using carefully formulated and implemented human resources for health policies and strategies, developed in consultation with stakeholders. In order to enhance workforce performance, policy makers and managers also need to be able to analyse organizational culture and behaviour and to identify appropriate leadership skills. This course addresses the knowledge and skills that policy makers and managers need for human resource planning and management. It provides an overview of the situation of Human Resources for Health from a global perspective and subsequently discusses strategies at country level to address health workforce issues. Topics include rational planning, training, governance and gender, performance management and leadership and organisational change.
Health Policy and Financing 13 – 30 April 2015 (4 ECTS credits)
This module takes an in-depth look at important issues and current debates in health policy, health economics and health financing, such as decentralization, the public-private mix, international finance of health goods, aid effectiveness, TRIPS, community participation, health insurance and governance of health systems. The influence that certain actors, such as the international donor community and consumer groups, have on the health policy agenda is explored, and recent influential reports concerning health policy are discussed. As part of this course, students are required to critically read and discuss papers on specific health policy debates in low and middle income countries. Examples of such policy debates include - feasibility of national insurance systems, the role of private sector and contracting arrangements, and the relationship between decentralization and equity.
Qualitative Methods in Health Systems Research 19 January – 4 February 2015 (4 ECTS credits)
Policy makers, managers and service providers in the health system need to be able to select appropriate research methods to better understand and address the problems they face. This course discusses which methods should be used to answer different health system research questions. The course specifically focuses on qualitative and participatory research methods. Participants gain experience in each step of the research process through the development of their own research proposal, through practical exercises, and by appraising a research proposal. Attention is also paid to
WHO Collaborating Centre for Human Resources for Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated KIT a collaborating centre for the training, retention and motivation of health care workers in developing countries. As such, KIT conducts research and advises countries on policy, planning and capacity development for HR management in the international health care sector. 5
the principles of HIV responses and the range of interventions available to respond to HIV.
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, including HIV and AIDS
NEW: HIV: Policy, Governance and Financing
(e-learning)
7 April – 1 May 2014 (5 ECTS credits)
What are the key issues in the good governance of HIV responses? How can one negotiate the complex political and financial terrain when strategically planning these responses? How can a manager retain national agency and local priorities while negotiating with international actors and global responses? HIV is probably the most internationalized and politicized of all health issues and the response to it is equally politicized and influenced by international actors and actions. Health policy makers and managers involved in HIV responses need to be aware of these influences and of issues central to good governance, and should be prepared for managing a large and diverse global resource pool for HIV and AIDS. In this course, participants identify HIV and AIDS-related international agreements, development commitments and financial mechanisms, and analyze how these influence national planning and implementation and vice versa. Participants will perform HIV strategic policy review from a multi-stakeholder perspective, addressing governance and financing structures and their implications for planning and managing the response.
KIT offers advanced modules on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, including HIV and AIDS which can be taken individually or as part of the MPH Track in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights or Track in HIV and AIDS.
Analysing Dynamics of HIV and AIDS Epidemics & Prevention 9 – 27 March 2015 (4,5 ECTS credits)
What are the complexities and challenges of HIV and AIDS epidemics? And how can a health manager best respond to them? Across the globe and within countries there are a range of HIV epidemics - responses need to be not just evidence-based but also tailored to the context. This requires an in-depth understanding of what is driving each epidemic and why a given approach has worked elsewhere. In this course, health managers gain an overview of how epidemiological and surveillance information should be analysed and used at local and national levels. The course aims to help participants analyse the drivers of the epidemic and identify prevention, treatment, care and support strategies, including impact mitigation. By the end of the course, participants will be able to critically discuss
Health sector responses to HIV: innovations and synergies 18 May – 4 June 2015 (4 ECTS credits)
How is the health sector affected by the HIV epidemic? How best can the health sector respond to the epidemic? What is its role? How can this adversity be converted into an opportunity for the health system? The health sector plays a crucial part in the response to HIV and AIDS in terms of prevention and provision of services. It is also affected by the epidemic, as many health workers are living with HIV. In this course, participants critically analyse existing services from the perspective of addressing the needs of vulnerable groups key populations and communities,
ECTS and tropEd
KIT is a member of tropEd, a global network of institutions for higher education in international health. The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) facilitates transfer of course credits between institutions. A study work load of 30 hours of formal teaching and private study is equivalent to one ECTS credit point. 6
infections . The HIV and AIDS epidemic has a dramatic impact on the social and economic situation of individuals communities and societies. The style of interventions that health managers and professionals need to provide has therefore also substantially changed. The module explores key principles of SRHR practice across a range of content areas; sexual health; family planning; infertility; antenatal, perinatal, postpartum health; newborn health; abortion; adolescent health; gender based violence; HIV. The module also explores key considerations for SRHR and HIV policy and practice such as gender; rights based approaches; sexuality; stigma; and ethics.
and examine the impact of HIV on the health system and formulate responses. Participants also examine the opportunities presented by HIV programs to establish synergies and to strengthen the existing health system. NEW: Health Systems Strengthening and HIV (e-learning) 29 September – 5 December 2014 (4 ECTS credits) 28 September – 4 December 2015 (4 ECTS credits)
The health system plays a crucial part in the response to HIV in terms of provision of HIV and AIDS related services. The sector has been heavily impacted by HIV and AIDS as many health workers are living with HIV. HIV funding is increasingly used for strengthening health systems. The health system response to the HIV epidemics needs to address a wide range of programs in the continuum of prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care of those infected and those with AIDS. This course critically analyses key aspects of health system’s response to the epidemic and how the health system has been impacted. It discusses the opportunities of using HIV program as a means of strengthening existing health services and systems. The course will discuss ways for working across sectors and with different stakeholders (public, private, PLWH, civil society). Participants will examine critical aspects of implementation of key interventions [(V)CT, PMTCT, ART] and appraise mechanisms for synergies within the health sector. Critical elements of community systems strengthening as a means to improving effective responses will be discussed, improving voice and accountability of vulnerable groups.
NEW: Sexual and Reproductive Health and
Rights including HIV and AIDS (e-learning)
17 March – 23 May 2014 (4 ECTS credits)
This module will cover the same content as the module “Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights including HIV and AIDS”, the only difference is that the learning methodology is different, since it will be offered as an e-learning course.
Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights: Organizing Effective Responses 18 May – 4 June 2015 (4 ECTS credits)
Improving access to equitable and quality sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), including HIV and AIDS related services is high on the global public health agenda. Effectively organising these services is a critical element of health systems’ function. The module builds on the state of the art evidence to critically analyse effective responses across building blocks of the health system. The integration of SRHR and HIV and AIDS services across the health system as well as the “continuum of care” are key issues to be addressed. The module also focuses on bringing in considerations of equity, voice, accountability and participation into the organisation of responses and services, with a focus on making services accessible to marginalised groups such as young people. This module aims to enable participants to translates principles of sound SRHR and HIV and AIDS responses into practice.
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights including HIV and AIDS 9 – 27 March 2015 (4,5 ECTS credits)
Reproductive health services are no longer limited to population control and safe motherhood. The women’s movement has drawn attention to the implications of human rights for women’s health, which goes beyond their reproductive capacity and includes a rights-based and gendered approach to issues such as HIV and AIDS and sexually-transmitted 7
Sustainable Economic Development
Gender, Rights and Development KIT has organized courses and training workshops on gender and development for over 20 years. KIT’s gender courses and training workshops are geared towards development practitioners working at different institutional levels ranging from women’s activist organizations, NGOs and research institutions to national governments and UN agencies. The courses are often developed in collaboration with partner organizations in the South.
KIT offers courses in the areas of agricultural services for rural development, sustainable markets and value chains, and rural decentralization and local governance.
Agricultural services for rural development
Agricultural innovation is vital to fostering rural development. In its tailor-made courses, KIT shares methods and tools for enabling agricultural service providers, farmer organizations, local governments and the private sector to better take part in innovation processes. These tailor-made courses focus on enhancing competencies in areas such as facilitating agricultural innovation and managing innovation dynamics. The courses present inspiring real-life cases from all over Africa, drawn from the practical experience and broad expertise of KIT’s trainers.
Highlights
Through gender training KIT aims to: • enhance awareness and understanding about the role of gender and citizenship issues in development • provide skills to incorporate a gender analysis into planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, programs and projects • provide practical strategies and tools
Training Team
Sustainable markets and value chains
The core training team for each course consists of KIT senior gender advisors, trainers from leading institutions in the South and faculty staff invited from research and development institutions in Europe and from the region in question.
KIT develops strategies and tools for empowering smallholder producers within value chains. This can be achieved through vertical integration (such as value creation by smallholders) and horizontal integration (chain management). KIT also looks for ways to set up business ventures that are commercially viable while alleviating poverty. In its tailor-made courses, KIT draws on its broad expertise to share inspiring, real-life examples from Africa. These courses focus on enhancing competencies in areas such as:
Advanced courses Gender, Rights and Health 3 November 2014 – 23 January 2015 (4 ECTS credits) 2 November 2015 – 22 January 2016 (4 ECTS credits)
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KIT also offers scheduled courses (see below) and “in-company” learning trajectories (a combination of workshops and participatory action research to strengthen knowledge and capacities and build partnerships).
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facilitating value chain development facilitating value chain finance managing gender aspects of value chains managing economic development initiatives • managing cooperatives • developing domestic markets
Advanced courses
Rural decentralization and local governance
Advanced courses are held in the Netherlands or regionally. For an up-todate overview of scheduled courses on sustainable and economic development, visit www.kit.nl/sed
These tailor-made courses aim to develop the capacities of public and private organizations to participate in local governance, accountability and rural decentralization processes. Through this course participants learn to apply policies, strategies and instruments for: • governance in basic service delivery (health, water, education, agriculture) • land and natural resources governance • local economic development • participatory planning, monitoring and evaluation • gender, accountability and citizenship • health and governance
Décentralisation Rurale et Gouvernance Locale 15 – 26 September 2014 7 – 18 September 2015
Location: Wageningen, the Netherlands This course is offered in partnership between KIT and Wageningen University. It is offered in French and addresses the challenges that arise when building local governance in support of rural development. By relating theory to practice, course participants analyse existing complex situations and develop strategies to develop opportunities and overcome barriers. Jointly offered by the Centre for Development Innovation and KIT, the course focuses on multi-stakeholder processes and social learning. The course is suitable for government officials, project and program managers, policy-makers, consultants, NGO staff, federations of community organizations or private sector organizations.
Gender in value chains
This participatory, experience based tailormade course offers a framework that helps planning and implementing value chain interventions in such a way that women benefit more from value chains, while at the same time increasing business development opportunities within the chain as a whole. In this course the following topics are covered: • business and social justice perspectives on gender in value chains • rationales and frameworks for analysis • Strategies for addressing gender in value chains from various perspectives • use the tools to assess and improve interventions for gender sensitive business development • individual action planning based on your own case or for your organisation
Registration and information Website: http://www.wageningenur.nl/cdi E-mail: training.cdi@wur.nl Phone: +31 317 486 800
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Tailor made courses
E-Learning Courses at KIT
All KIT courses can also be organised as tailor-made course and adapted to the need of the client. Tailor made courses can be held in the Netherlands or in-country.
A number of advanced courses are offered in the form of e-learning, via Elevate, the online academy in healthcare. This is a noncommercial initiative which offers selective, post academic courses. Elevate’s mission is to contribute to a reduction in health differences across the globe, by spreading relevant knowledge and educating health professionals and researchers. For more information see www.elevatehealth.eu.
For prices and more information about our courses visit: www.kit.nl/training
Practical information for KIT Courses Admission criteria
Accommodation
• Academic training or professional qualification in a relevant area • At least three years of relevant work experience in a related area, including experience in management or planning in low and middle income countries • Proficiency in spoken and written English
There is a severe shortage of student accommodation in Amsterdam and participants are advised to contact KIT for information. KIT will try to assist participants in their search for housing.
Visa requirements Most EU or EFTA citizens do not need a visa to enter the Netherlands. Visit the Ministry of Justice website for the latest information: www.ind.nl. Others must obtain a shortstay visa (up to 3 months) through the Netherlands embassy or consulate covering the applicant’s country. Applicants will need a letter of admission to the course and proof of sponsorship or sufficient funds to cover the course fee, travel and accommodation costs.
Application procedure The application package is due two months before the start of the course. Please upload your application online: http://application.kit.nl The following documents should be uploaded: • A one-page letter describing your motivation to follow the course • Copies of your diplomas and grade reports • An up-to-date curriculum vitae and a list of publications if applicable
Insurance requirements
Location
Course participants and accompanying dependents are required by Dutch law to have health, accident and third party insurance. Unless their current insurance policy covers their stay abroad, participants must insure themselves and their dependents in the
Unless otherwise noted, classes are held at KIT in Amsterdam or through an online platform.
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kit - a world of knowledge
List of courses in e-learning:
• Gender, Rights and Health • NEW: Health Systems Strengthening and HIV • NEW: HIV: Policy, Governance and Financing • NEW: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights including HIV and AIDS
KIT is an expertise and knowledge centre for international and intercultural cooperation. KIT provides innovative solutions & approaches, advice, research, training & education for our clients to have more impact in health, economic, social & organisational development. Our work is evidence-based, designed for practical use and implementation.
See previous pages in this brochure for course descriptions.
• HIV: Policy, Governance and Financing (e-learning) • HIV and AIDS: Organising Effective Responses • Human Resources for Health • Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights including HIV and AIDS • Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights: Organising Effective Responses • Towards achieving Universal health coverage: Advanced Course on Health Sector Reforms and Financing • Using GIS in Disease Control Programs • Qualitative methods in Health Systems Research • Décentralisation Rurale et Gouvernance Locale
Netherlands. Dutch insurance companies offer reasonable rates to foreign students.
Financial assistance The arrangement of financial support to cover all study costs is the responsibility of the applicant. Some candidates are sponsored by their own governments, universities or employers while others apply for a fellowship. For more information on fellowship possibilities, go to www.kit.nl/fellowships or www.grantfinder.nl.
Netherlands Fellowship Program (NFP) NFP funding is available for the below listed courses • Advanced course on Monitoring and Evaluation: Innovations in a Dynamic Health Systems Environment • Analysing Disrupted Health Systems • Control Strategies for communicable and non-communicable diseases • Analysing Dynamics of HIV and AIDS Epidemics & Prevention • Gender, Rights and Health (e-learning) • Health Systems Strengthening and HIV (e-learning)
ATTENTION: NFP deadlines are 21 October 2014, 10 March 2015, 21 July 2015, 20 October 2015. Please note that NFP regulations and procedures have changed. Visit www.kit.nl/training and www.nuffic.nl/nfp for more information and specific deadlines per course.
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Contact information KIT Health Course coordinator P.O. Box 95001 1090 HA Amsterdam The Netherlands
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