[afro-nets] Course Announcement: Management Development Institute (MDI) Program for HIV/AIDS Service Providers

Course Announcement

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (MDI) PROGRAM FOR HIV/AIDS SERVICE PROVIDERS

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 2008, the program will be held as follows:

* For West African organizations: 31st August - 5th September in Accra, Ghana

Application deadline: 18th July 2008

* For East African organizations: 7th - 13th September in Nairobi, Kenya.

Application deadline: 28th July, 2008

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 is awarding 36 scholarships for each program, 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.

To apply for these scholarships and access additional information on the program, please visit the MDI website:
http://64.176.64.243/ARTHub/MDIProgram/Index.htm
. Short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview at least four weeks before the course begins.

For more information, please contact:

Nicholas Kiambi
mailto:Nicholas.Kiambi@amref.org

or Joan Mutero
mailto:Joan.Mutero@amref.org