The success of a health project is most often determined by how well a project was planned during its inception. Project planning is one of the fundamental steps involved in any health programme. Anyone in charge of managing aspects of a health initiative find that they must tackle key elements concerning the project such as identifying project stakeholders, establishing a timeline for activities, determining the core objectives, and drafting a budget. Great care and attention must be paid during this crucial stage of a health project to ensure that activities run smoothly and stay on track.
Fortunately, good project management skills can be learned, and anyone can become an adept project manager that leads a health programme, whether large or small, to meeting its goals. This six-day course will expose participants to a rich, cross-functional environment for exchanging experiences with others working in national and international health programmes.
The training uses a variety of methods based on action learning principles such as group work, peer support, and case studies. This is complimented by presentations on relevant theoretical framework and emerging trends. Participants will engage in practical exercises that will build their capacity in international donor applications as well as strengthening their project management abilities.
Benefits of Attending
- Determine problems, challenges and needs in national and international health programmes
- Identify key stakeholders and their involvement in project design
- Use Log Frame Analysis tools to identify and solve project problems
- Define the various hierarchical levels of a project from inputs to goals
- Develop a model project using the logical framework analysis
- Select key indicators and integrate these into a result-based monitoring and evaluation plan
- Convert activity plans to schedules for effective implementation
- Link activity schedules to resource provision for greater cost effectiveness
- Create monitoring and evaluation plans for projects
- Assess projects and identify elements which contribute to a successful project
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.
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Dates and Deadlines
Project Management / Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Course dates: 15 – 20 October 2012
Application deadline: 31 August 2012
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.