COURSE INFORMATION

Scheduled Dates: 20 – 31 Jan 2025 | 14 – 25 Apr 2025 | 14 – 25 Jul 2025 | 13 – 24 Oct 2025

Duration: 2 Weeks

Customized dates and one-on-one sessions can be organized.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This comprehensive two-week course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to design, implement, and evaluate an HIV workplace programme effectively. It focuses on the critical role of workplace-based interventions in preventing the spread of HIV, supporting affected employees, and fostering an inclusive, non-discriminatory workplace environment. The course will explore policy development, stakeholder engagement, communication strategies, and monitoring and evaluation techniques for a sustainable HIV programme. Participants will engage in case studies, practical exercises, and group discussions to enhance their ability to create and evaluate HIV-focused workplace initiatives.

TARGET GROUP

•    Human Resources professionals
•    Workplace health and safety managers
•    Occupational health professionals
•    Corporate social responsibility (CSR) managers
•    Labor union representatives
•    Workplace programme coordinators
•    Public health officials involved in workplace health
•    Managers or senior staff responsible for creating inclusive workplace policies
•    Any stakeholders involved in health promotion and HIV prevention at the workplace level

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction to HIV in the Workplace
•    Overview of HIV and AIDS: Current global and local context
•    Understanding the workplace impact of HIV
•    Importance of HIV workplace programmes: Legal, ethical, and social perspectives
•    Case studies of successful HIV workplace programmes
•    HIV Prevention Strategies at the Workplace
•    Designing an HIV workplace policy
•    Engaging senior management and stakeholders
•    Legal considerations: Anti-discrimination laws, privacy, and confidentiality
•    Establishing workplace guidelines for HIV awareness
•    Effective Communication for HIV Awareness
•    Developing HIV training and awareness campaigns
•    Using media and internal communications to reduce stigma
•    Creating supportive environments: Peer support programs and counseling
•    Role of Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs)
•    Risk Assessment: Identifying potential HIV-related risks in the workplace
•    Designing preventive measures: Workplace health assessments and interventions
•    Understanding the role of workplace health services in HIV management
•    HIV testing and counseling services

Implementation and Evaluation of HIV Workplace Programmes
•    Practical Steps in Implementing an HIV Workplace Programme
•    Setting clear objectives and timelines
•    Resource allocation and budget considerations
•    Staff training and sensitization
•    Monitoring and reporting procedures
•    Evaluating HIV Workplace Programmes: Methods and Tools
•    Defining key performance indicators (KPIs) for programme success
•    Collecting and analyzing data on employee participation and health outcomes
•    Feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement
•    Overcoming Challenges in HIV Programme Implementation
•    Addressing barriers such as stigma, resistance, and misconceptions
•    Addressing confidentiality and privacy concerns
•    Securing buy-in from employees and leadership
•    Creating Sustainable HIV Workplace Programmes
•    Long-term strategies for maintaining programme impact
•    Collaborating with local health organizations and community support
•    Securing funding and resources for ongoing programme support
•    Case study on program sustainability
•    Wrap-Up Session: Key Insights and Takeaways
•    Group Work: Designing an HIV Workplace Programme (final presentations)
•    Peer feedback and discussion
•    Course Evaluation and Feedback

REGISTRATION

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT
    Fees Payment - All fees are payable strictly in advance 2 working days before the course starting date.
    Cancellation Fee - Cancellation of any participant 5 working days before the start day of a course will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
    We regret that no cancellations will be accepted within 2 working days of a course, but substitutions may be made.