Human Resources Management

Between 1978 and 1991, The Union’s DOTS TB model was implemented in nine low-income countries with a high prevalence of TB yielding high effectiveness including curing the majority of the patients treated.

“The course was really helpful for our organisation. The experience from the course assisted us how we recruit the volunteers who would implement DOTS activities, what incentives should be given to them to let them work stability and how retrain and train them.” Enhceceg Suhbaatar
Human Resources Manager, Mongolian Anti-Tuberculosis Association

Participants in this course are eligible for 30 CME credits.

The difference between the success and failure of a health programme is often dictated by how well an organisation utilises its human resources. Strenghten your organisation’s output by learning the most effective ways to recruit, train, motivate and retain qualified health professionals. This course introduces participants to various human resources strategies and methods that can increase productivity by boosting morale, create a more cohesive work environment, and demonstrate how a system of rewards can motivate personnel to higher results. The course combines lectures from professionals working in human resources management, exercises demonstrating real-life situations, and in-class discussions that draw upon participants’ personal experiences.

Benefits of Attending:

  • Determine an organisation’s human resources needs
  • Align management of human resources with HR and organisational strategy
  • Practice and incorporate HR performance management tools and techniques including appraisals, training, retention, and other staffing mechanisms
  • Discover how to carry out a comprehensive organisational HR audit
  • Confidently navigate the recruitment process
  • Design and evaluate your own training programmes
  • Match people and their capabilities with appropriate career paths

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Who Should Attend

Middle-to-senior level managers working in public health, as well as managers who oversee personnel across multiple levels, divisions and locations

Dates and Deadlines

Human Resources Management / Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Course dates: 3 - 8 December 2012
Application deadline: 19 October 2012

*Late applications accepted on a space-available basis.

Course cost is €1,400 which includes lodging, course materials, breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and travel to and from the airport. 

Courses tend to fill up before application deadlines, and applicants are encouraged to apply far in advance of the deadlines given. Those applications received just before the deadline risk not being able to attend the course.

Union Membership

Course participants are offered complimentary, annual Union memberships. With a Union membership, participants will receive either the online edition of the monthly publication of International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, as well as gain free access to technical guides and other publications. In addition, participants will enjoy the option of joining a scientific section of their choice that will keep them in touch with colleagues in public health and stay up-to-date with current research and news.