Programme Planning for Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health Programmes

Programme Planning for Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health Programmes
02-27 August 2004
Johannesburg, South Africa
Margaret Sanger Centre International South Africa is pleased to offer their second course for 2004:
Programme Planning for Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health focuses on building sound interventions for adolescent sexual and reproductive health designed to strengthen institutional capacity to effectively monitor programme operations and evaluate performance.
The nuts and bolts of programme planning are fused with adolescent-centred SRH concerns through an array of provocative and interactive sessions. HIV/AIDS interventions are situated within the context of healthy sexuality and appropriate technology. Learning is facilitated through lectures, case studies, group problem solving and individualised attention. Emphasis is placed on participatory learning so instructors draw on the experiences of participants and their programmes.
Learning Objectives
This 4-week course prepares participants to:
· improve knowledge of adolescent development & its sociocultural determinants
· expand knowledge of human sexuality
· up-date knowledge of trends in adolescent health, particularly SRH and HIV/AIDS
· analyse effective strategies for improving ASRH outcomes
· execute essential steps in youth centred programme development
· complete fully development programme plans
· integrate gender equity promotion activities in programme plans
· develop proposals for funding
Who should attend this course? This course is designed for health and youth development professionals responsible for programme development, including:
· project coordinators
· project managers
· programme officers and
· personnel whose duties include the design, implementation or supervision of youth service delivery system.
What should participants expect?
This intensive course involves:
· 28 hours of classroom contact per week
· 1,5 hour each evening for independent completion of assignments
· small, supported team meetings twice per week for collective problem solving
· course relevant sites visits
· opportunities to see sites of interest on weekends.
During this course, participants will:
· design ASRH programmes appropriate to local needs & resources
· develop management structures supportive of quality ASRH services
· create monitoring and evaluation systems for effective programme management
· integrate activities for promoting gender equity and greater male involvement in ASRH programmes
· complete a full proposal of their programme concept for presentation to a funding agency.
Course Cost
Tuition $1,680
Books & Materials $45 Per Diem (estimated cost)
$2,042 Ground Transport $150 TOTAL $3,917
****Above does not include Airfare
The application deadline is 18 June 2004, however as places are limited you are encouraged to apply early. For further information and registration contact:
Ms Busi Marule
Programme Secretary
Margaret Sanger Centre International, South Africa P.O. Box 848 Auckland Park Johannesburg South Africa 2006 [email protected]
www.mscisa.org.za
Tel: 2711 726 1172 Fax: 2711 726 2424