The program has been designed by world-class management faculty from the prestigious University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and is delivered in conjunction with instructors from African universities. The program is funded by Johnson & Johnson, one of the most admired companies in the world today, and is offered in cooperation with The African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) in Nairobi, the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) in Accra and the University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa. Upon completion of the training the candidates receive a certificate from the University of California. 

The program will be held as follows:

• For Southern Africa Organizations: August 22 to 28, 2010, at University of Cape Town, Cape Town – South Africa

Application deadline:   12th July, 2010

• For West African Organizations: August 29 to September 4, 2010, at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Accra – Ghana

Application deadline:   12th July, 2010

SCHOLARSHIPS

The cost of the MDI training program is US$ 4,000 per participant.  Johnson and Johnson awards scholarships to managers who have the greatest potential to positively impact the quantity and quality of services in their organization.  These scholarships cover the cost of tuition, training materials, accommodation and meals.  Travel expenses, if required, will be borne by the participants or their organization.

APPLICATION FORMS

Please download on the link below

http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/x13884.xml

OR

Email Anthony.wairagu@amref.org

The overall objective of the training was to create a platform for consultants and programme managers to gain knowledge and share experiences in developing National HIV and AIDS Strategic and Operational Plans that are results-oriented, evidence-based and well prioritized.

The training covered the following topics: Introduction to the Self Assessment Tool; Key elements and process in strategic planning; Overview of strategic planning; HIV epidemic analysis: Challenges, lessons, Tools and process; Response analysis: Methodology, challenges, lessons; Priority setting for strategic and operational Planning; Introduction to Results Based Management: Principles and key Elements; Development of a results framework; Operationalizing the Strategic Plan: Challenges and Barriers; Performance monitoring; Costing of an Operational Plan; Strategic planning process: road map and roles and responsibilities; and Management of technical support for strategic and operational planning: Sourcing, contracting, supporting and managing technical experts.

The four-day training, held at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) in Accra, proved to be a very strategic and well timed event as some of the participating countries, especially Ghana and Sierra Leone are at the stage of reviewing their National Strategic Framework/plan for the development of a new plan for the next 5 years.

An evaluation of the expectations and learning outcomes of the participants indicated that they had acquired new information very relevant to their work. All the topics treated met the expectations of the participants who would want the training to be sectioned to allow for a wider coverage of other consultants especially from Nigeria. Participants also indicated that the sessions met the workshop objectives and also matched their current needs for capacity development.

The participating countries shared their experiences and agreed to allow each country to be involved in the development of their strategic and operational plans to allow for sharing of experiences and building capacities in-country.

The discussions focused on how important it is for countries to adopt a result and evidenced-based approach to developing their plans for effective management of the HIV and AIDS epidemic in the region.

In conclusion, the 25 participants (Consultants and Programme Mangers) from the 5 countries expressed their appreciation to TSF-WCA, UNAIDS RST and ASAP for a well conducted training session; and also praised the competency of the facilitators. In closing, the UNAIDS country coordinator for Ghana, Dr Leopold Zekeng remarked that they will continue to foster strong relationships with the countries and collaborate with TST-WCA and ASAP to expand the training programme.

The training is in French and is designed for those who are responsible for planning, management, procurement and monitoring of supply chain products, as part of health programs at the national level, in public or private sectors, or in NGOs.
The duration of the training is 6 days and will be held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso from 22 to 27 March 2010. The fee is 1800 €.
The training will be hosted by BIOFORCE Development Institute in collaboration with the USAID-DELIVER project and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Please find attached the information sheet on the training and registration form for training.

For more information please contact:

Delphine Lorca

Institut Bioforce Développement

41 avenue du 8 mai 1945 – 69694 Vénissieux Cedex – France

tél. +33 (0)4 72 89 36 02

d.lorca@bioforce.asso.fr

Some Anglophone Consultants of TSF-WCA have received from 23 to 25 September 2009 in Geneva training on the on the dashboard for the role of CCM in the context of Global Fund grants.

The CCM of Côte d’Ivoire has seen several of his proposals approved by the Global Fund, particularly during the last two rounds (rounds 8 and 9). To effectively play its role of oversight of each grant, the CCM has wished to benefit from enhanced capabilities under the supervision and monitoring of grants with the aim to increase the expertise of beneficiaries for a set implement more effective Global Fund grants.

A 3 days workshop was held from October 19 to 23, 2009 in Grand-Bassam and brought together participants from the CCM, but also PR.

The main themes for the workshop are the CCM governance, learning MS Project and monitoring / supervision of the CCM. The method used is based on papers followed by discussion, group work and practical work.

The workshop was facilitated by 2 consultants of TSF-WCA supported by the advisor capacity building. At the beginning of the workshop, participants’ expectations were collected and pre-test was administered to gauge the initial level of participants.

The UNAIDS RST Dakar in collaboration with the TSF-WCA has made a documentary website on which you can download the prototype for the ToR drafting proposals for all the Global Fund proposals.

The website address is: http://www.aidstechnicalsupport.org/

The Management Development Institute (MDI) Program for HIV/AIDS service providers is a one-week intensive program designed for top management of African organizations dedicated to providing prevention, treatment and care and support services in the area of HIV/AIDS.  The goal of the program is to provide leaders of these service organizations with management tools, frameworks, and knowledge that enable them to increase the quantity and quality of services they provide.

The program has been designed by world-class management faculty from the prestigious University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and is delivered in conjunction with instructors from African universities. The program is funded by Johnson & Johnson, one of the most admired companies in the world today, and is offered in cooperation with The African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) in Nairobi and the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) in Accra.

The program targets top-level executives and managers of HIV/AIDS service organizations and recommends that at least two managers from the same organization attend the same training session.   Upon completion of the training the candidates receive a certificate from the University of California. 

In 2009, the program will be held as follows:

For Eastern & Southern African Organizations:

·         August 23^rd  to  29^th , 2009, Nairobi, Kenya

Application deadline:   23^rd July, 2009

Application feedback:  1^st August 2009

     Venue: AMREF International Training Centre, Nairobi, Kenya

For West African Organizations:

·         August 30^th  to September 5^th , 2009, Accra, Ghana

Application deadline:   23^rd July, 2009

Application feedback:  1^st August 2009

     Venue: Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, Accra, Ghana

The language of instruction in both programs is English.  

The cost of the MDI training program is US$ 4,000 per participant.  Johnson and Johnson awards scholarships to managers who have the greatest potential to positively impact the quantity and quality of services in their organization.  These scholarships cover the cost of tuition, training materials, accommodation and meals.  Travel expenses, if required, will be borne by the participants.  Upon completion of this training, candidates will be required to apply the knowledge and skills gained to resolve a management issue or obstacle in their organization. Please find attached an application form for the April 2009 program.

To apply for these scholarships and access additional information on the program, please visit the MDI website: http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/mdi.xml  Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview at least four weeks before the course begins.