Short course Non-communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings 2024
Information
Period
20 May 2024 - 31 May 2024Language
EnglishFormat
Distance learningRegistration
Registration deadline
28 April 2024Fees:
Total fees: CHF 1鈥�700.-
Deposit: (upon acceptance of admission): CHF 400.-
There is no available scholarship for this programme.
Contribution to the SDGs
Objectives
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Explain the concept of chronicity and identify the main non-communicable diseases (NCDs)听
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Identify ways to assess the burden of NCDs in a specific context听
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Design an evidence-based programme to address the needs of people with NCDs in humanitarian settings听
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Describe the key considerations of designing an evaluation plan for an NCD project听
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Discuss the value of linking research, advocacy, and practice for improving NCD care in humanitarian settings听
Audience
- Professionals from any other sectors (private, academic, etc) who wish to increase their understanding of NCD programme management in the humanitarian sector.
- Graduate students with relevant volunteer or intern experience, looking to undertake a postgraduate course with a view to entering the humanitarian sector.
Programme
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Day 1: What are non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs)?听
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Day 2: History, politics, and landscapes of NCDs actors: a critical view听
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Day 3: Assessing needs and setting priorities听
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Day 4: Managing NCDs: guidelines and models of care听
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Day 5: NCD programming: examples and case studies听
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Day 6: Designing evidence-based NCD programmes听
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Day 7: Evaluation of NCD programmes听
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Day 8: Linking programming, research and advocacy听
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Day 9: course assessment听
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Day 10: NCD response in the Ukraine: a new era?听
Director(s)
Prof. Karl BLANCHET, Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies, a joint Centre of the AV短视频 and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID), Geneva
Coordinator(s)
Partnership
Location
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Speakers
Description
This executive short course focuses on the particular challenges presented by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in humanitarian settings, as well as the design of adapted and effective projects to address NCDs. Learning from international experts and diverse peers, this course equips participants with the fundamental knowledge and skills on NCD programme management in humanitarian settings. The course is delivered in partnership with the Centre for Global Chronic Conditions at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.听
Objectives of the course听听
At the end of the course, you will be able to:听
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explain the concept of chronicity and identify the main non-communicable diseases (NCDs)听
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identify ways to assess the burden of NCDs in a specific context听
-
design an evidence-based programme to address the needs of people with NCDs in humanitarian settings听
-
describe the key considerations of designing an evaluation plan for an NCD project听
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discuss the value of linking research, advocacy, and practice for improving NCD care in humanitarian settings听
Workload听
Around 20-25 hours of work each week, including:听
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Asynchronous self-study activities (such as case studies, videos, recorded slideshows, readings, group work, etc.)听
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Synchronous live sessions听听
Structure of the course听
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Day 1: What are non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs)?听
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Day 2: History, politics, and landscapes of NCDs actors: a critical view听
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Day 3: Assessing needs and setting priorities听
-
Day 4: Managing NCDs: guidelines and models of care听
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Day 5: NCD programming: examples and case studies听
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Day 6: Designing evidence-based NCD programmes听
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Day 7: Evaluation of NCD programmes听
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Day 8: Linking programming, research and advocacy听
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Day 9: course assessment听
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Day 10: NCD response in the Ukraine: a new era?听
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Audience听
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Professionals in the humanitarian, development or social sector looking to develop their competencies in NCD programme management in the humanitarian sector.听听
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Professionals from any other sectors (private, academic, etc) who wish to increase their understanding of NCD programme management in the humanitarian sector.听
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Graduate students with relevant volunteer or intern experience, looking to undertake a postgraduate course with a view to entering the humanitarian sector.听
Distance Learning听
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Broadband/high speed connection - 2.5 Mbps minimum.听
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Please note that most weekly content and activities is accessible via phone, but a PC/laptop/tablet is preferred听听
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microphone and webcam听
Admission criteria
- a university qualification (bachelor鈥檚 degree or equivalent);
- at least three years of relevant professional experience;
- excellent command of English;
- motivation working in the humanitarian sector.
More information about the admission process is available on our听.
Application File
- Copy of identity document or passport
- Passport photo (.jpg format)
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter (explaining what is the reason why you apply for this course and how will the acquired skills help you in your career)
- Copy of the highest educational qualification obtained
- Copy of work certificate or official document of the current job position
- Proof of English language level
- Employer's funding agreement, if applicable
- Employer's letter of support (recommended)
- Scholarship application form (if applicable). Please refer to .
More information about the application process is available on our听.