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Organization: Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies
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Closing Date: 2024-04-28
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.
Objectives of the course
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
- explain the concept of chronicity and identify the main non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
- identify ways to assess the burden of NCDs in a specific context
- design an evidence-based programme to address the needs of people with NCDs in humanitarian settings
- describe the key considerations of designing an evaluation plan for an NCD project
- discuss the value of linking research, advocacy, and practice for improving NCD care in humanitarian settings
Workload
Around 20-25 hours of work each week, including:
- Asynchronous self-study activities (such as case studies, videos, recorded slideshows, readings, group work, etc.)
- Synchronous live sessions
Structure of the course
- Day 1: What are non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs)?
- Day 2: History, politics, and landscapes of NCDs actors: a critical view
- Day 3: Assessing needs and setting priorities
- Day 4: Managing NCDs: guidelines and models of care
- Day 5: NCD programming: examples and case studies
- Day 6: Designing evidence-based NCD programmes
- Day 7: Evaluation of NCD programmes
- Day 8: Linking programming, research and advocacy
- Day 9: course assessment
- Day 10: NCD response in the Ukraine: a new era?
Audience
- Professionals in the humanitarian, development or social sector looking to develop their competencies in NCD programme management in the humanitarian sector.
- 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.
Distance Learning Requirements
- Broadband/high speed connection – 2.5 Mbps minimum
- Please note that most weekly content and activities is accessible via phone, but a PC/laptop/tablet is preferred
- Microphone and webcam
Fee information
CHF 1’700 (The course fee includes all costs associated with the course)
How to register
Admission requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a Swiss or foreign university;
- At least two years of relevant professional experience;
- Excellent command of English (see below)
Documents required
- CV (Resume)
- Cover letter (explaining what is the reason why you apply for this course and how will the acquired skills help you in your career)
- Employer’s funding agreement, if applicable
- Highest educational qualification obtained
- Work certificate or official document of your current job position
- Proof of English language competence to be dated less than 2 years (see details below)
- Portrait photo (ID format)
- Scanned copy of the passport
Language Requirements
The minimum required English level is B2. Providing a language certificate is mandatory, except in the following cases:
- If you are a native English speaker, please provide a copy of your passport as proof.
- You have been studying in English for at least three years: please provide a certificate from your institution, your transcript or your diploma.
- If you have worked for at least five years in English with MSF or ICRC, please provide a copy of the English test you have undertaken internally with your employer.
Recognized Tests and Scores
- Cambridge English First (FCE) 160-179
- Cambridge English Preliminary (PET) 160-170
- B2 Business Vantage
- IELTS 5.5-6
- TOEFL iBT 72-94
- TOEIC Listening & Reading 785
- TOEIC Speaking & Writing 310
- PTE Geneval Level 3
- PTE Academic 59-75
- Duolingo : 110
- EF SET (CEFR) : B2
More information about the admission process is available on our application page.
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