Training on Surveillance, Monitoring And Evaluation Of HIV/AIDS Programmes

[Guest guest]

Ref.No: IIHMR/RSG/MDP-HIV/AIDS/2001. Date : 23th July, 2001

Dear Sir,

Greetings from IIHMR, Jaipur, India.

I am enclosing herewith an announcement for the International Training

Programme on " Surveillance, Monitoring And Evaluation Of HIV/AIDS Programmes "

scheduled to be held on September 17-22, 2001 at Jaipur, India. Kindly post

it on your e-mail network to give it wider publicity.

Thanking you,

Sincerely yours,

R.S.GOYAL, Ph.D.

Professor

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International Training Programme on: SURVEILLANCE, MONITORING AND EVALUATION

OF HIV/AIDS PROGRAMMES. September 17-22, 2001. Indian Institute of Health

Management Research, Jaipur, India

RATIONALE

As HIV continues to spread around the world, it has become increasingly clear

that the epidemic follows different course and affects different geographical

areas or societies in different ways. This has complicated the task of

monitoring its course, intervening to prevent its further spread and

planning to minimise its impact. The diversity of HIV spread has further

increased the relevance of a thorough understanding of the nature of each

country's epidemic.

Such an understanding can only be achieved with the mapping of people most

at risk in different geographical areas and with more information about

behaviours which have put them at risk. Behavioural data also help focus

sero-surveillance resources for maximum information about the HIV epidemic,

trends in the prevalence of mature epidemics, and assessment of the impact

of the programmed interventions.

OBJECTIVES

The broad objective of the programme is to strengthen the technical

capabilities of participants in surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of

HIV/AIDS programmes. More specifically it will focus on;

a.. trends in HIV over time - causes and consequences

b.. mapping of high risk behaviour people

c.. data collection methods for HIV surveillance

a.. biological surveillance

b.. behavioural surveillance

c.. other sources of information

a.. second generation surveillance

b.. evaluation of HIV/AIDS programmes

PARTICIPANTS

The programme is designed for planners, programme managers and researchers

in organisations, institutions and NGOs involved in the management of HIV/AIDS

at the state and national levels. The number of participants is restricted to

25.

INSTITUTE

The Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR), Jaipur was

established in 1984 with a mission to improve the standards of health of

all people through management research, training and networking in a global

and national perspective. The Institute works in collaboration with major

international, bilateral and national organisations. It is also designated

as a WHO Collaboration Centre for district based research on primary health

care.

VENUE

The programme will be held on the Institute's campus at Jaipur, India

during September 17-22, 2001. Jaipur is also known as the Pink City and

is a famous tourist destination in India. It is famous for its forts,

palaces, jewellery, garments and a rich and colorful culture.

During the month of September the weather is mild with the temperature

ranging between 20 to 35 degrees Celsius.

METHODOLOGY

The training process will mainly be participative. The programme is designed

to enhance participants’ knowledge and provide them an opportunity to

develop their skills. The programme will be offered through three main

approaches:

a.. Concept sessions, discussions and presentations

b.. Case studies

c.. Group work

FEE

The course fee will be Rs. 10,000/- for Indian participants and US $ 480/-

for international participants. This covers board and lodging, fee for

instruction and course material. The participants/sponsoring agencies

will have to bear the travel expenses to and from Jaipur.

HOW TO APPLY

The participants are required to fill in the attached Nomination Form and

send it along with a demand draft for the programme fee in favour of Indian

Institute of Health Management Research, Jaipur latest by August 31, 2001 to:

For details Pls contat:

Chairman - MDP

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT RESEARCH

1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sanganer Airport, Jaipur-302 011, India

Phone : 91-141-581431,32,33,34

Fax : 91-141-582138

E-mail : iihmr@... OR rsgoyal@...

Internet : http://www.iihmr.org