Short course Non-communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings 2023
Information
Period
22 May 2023 - 2 June 2023Language
EnglishFormat
Distance learningRegistration
Registration deadline
30 April 2023Fees:
Total fees: CHF 1’700.-
Deposit: (upon acceptance of admission): CHF 200.-
There is no available scholarship for this programme.
Contribution to the SDGs
Objectives
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the concept of chronicity and identify the main non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
- Identify and assess the burden of NCDs in a specific context
- Design a programme to address the needs of people with NCDs during a humanitarian emergency
Audience
Professional in the development sector looking to develop their competencies in NCD programme management in the humanitarian sector
Graduate student with relevant volunteer or intern experience, looking to undertake a postgraduate course with a view to entering the humanitarian sector
Programme
- What are Non-communicable Chronic Diseases (NCDs)?
- What is a Burden of NCDs in Emergencies?
- Assessing the Needs and Setting Priorities
- Models of Care for NCDs
- Designing an Evidence-based NCD Programmes
- Evaluation of NCD Programmes
Director(s)
Prof. Karl BLANCHET, Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies, a joint Centre of the University of Geneva and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID), Geneva
Coordinator(s)
Partnership
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Description
This executive short course is a full-time training, which focuses on the particular challenges presented by non-communicable diseases in emergencies, as well as the design of adapted and effective projects to address non-communicable diseases The course is delivered in partnership with the Centre for Global Chronic Conditions at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
Objectives of the course
- Explain the concept of chronicity and identify the main non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
- Identify and assess the burden of NCDs in a specific context
- Design a programme to address the needs of people with NCDs during a humanitarian emergency
Workload
Around 50 hours of work for the whole course, including:
- App. 20 hours of face-to-face teaching (lectures, group work, etc.)
- App. 30 hours of self-study time Structure of the course
Structure of the course
- What are non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs)?
- What is a burden of NCDs in emergencies?
- Assessing the needs and setting priorities
- Models of care for NCDs
- Designing an evidence-based NCD programmes
- Evaluation of NCD programmes
Admission criteria
Admission requirements:
- a university qualification (bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
- at least three years of relevant professional experience;
- excellent command of English;
- motivation working in the humanitarian sector.
Documents required:
- CV (Résumé)
- Copy of your highest diploma
- Work certificate or official document of your current job position
- Scanned copy of passport
More information about the admission process is available on our application page.
Number of participants
Contribution to the SDGs