Opportunities for global trainings
WHO Regional Offices trainings in emergencies
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AMRO – Hospital Safety Index Training
The Hospital Safety Index provides a snapshot of the probability that a hospital or health facility will continue to function in emergency situations, based on structural, nonstructural and functional factors, including the environment and the health services network to which it belongs. A multidisciplinary team of evaluators must undergo training and can include engineers, architects, health staff, hospital directors etc. -
EMRO - Management of Public health Risks in Disasters for Eastern Mediterranean (MPHR)
This 2 weeks residential training course, organized by the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, is focusing on the management of critical public health issues in emergencies (both natural and man-made). The aim of the course is to build capacity in the EMRO Region by enhancing disaster preparedness and response knowledge, policies and skills. This course addresses all types of emergencies: natural, man-made and technological, focusing on managerial practices before, during and after an event. -
EURO- Public Health and Emergency Management (EURO-PHEM)
This 2 weeks residential course, organized by the WHO regional Office for Europe and partners, is focusing on the management of critical public health issues in disasters and emergencies. The objective is to foster health security in the region by enhancing health systems capacities to prepare for and respond to a crisis. The course is specifically designed for senior managers from the health and health-related sector who have responsibilities in the area of emergency management. Dates for 2009: In Tel Aviv, Israel, from 7 to 18 of June 2009. Contact: Dr Gerald Rockenschaub (Regional Adviser): gro@euro.who.int -
SEARO/WPRO - Public Health and Emergency Management in Asia and the Pacific (PHEMAP)
This is an inter-regional training programme between SEARO and WPRO. This is done in collaboration with the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC). The course offered once a year covers basic disaster management principles such as: environmental health, communicable diseases control, nutrition, mass casualty management, hospital/health facilities preparedness among others. The course is meant for high level policy makers and programme managers who address disaster and emergency preparedness and response in the health sector. These trainees are then expected to carry out roles in supporting national capacity building for emergency health preparedness and response. Dates for 2009: The PHEMAP 9 will take place in Bangkok from the 1st to the 12th of June. Contact: Janette Lauza-Ugsang: janette@adpc.net ; Tel: +66(2) 2980681
Trainings by other partner agencies
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Asian Disaster Preparedness Center Courses
Disasters come in varying shapes and gravity, natural or man made, foreseen or without any warning at all. Survival rates of victims largely depends on the ability of hospitals influx of mass casualties and how prepared are they handle such an emergency situation. -
Public Health in Complex Emergencies (PHCE)
The Public Health in Complex Emergencies (PHCE) is a two-week residential course that focuses on critical public health issues faced both by non-government and private organizations (NGO/PVO) personnel working in complex emergencies. -
More trainings on the ReliefWeb
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Health Emergencies in Large Populations (H.E.L.P.)
The H.E.L.P. course is organized by ICRC in collaboration with WHO and/or regional offices. It comprises two modules: The first two weeks focus on public health activities and the third week deals with international humanitarian law, human rights, the responsibilities of health professionals, and ethics. The course is intended first and foremost for health professionals: doctors, nurses, nutritionists, environmental health engineers, epidemiologists, and public health officers. Other professionals holding decision-making positions in assistance or emergency program are also welcome. -
Certification in humanitarian medical logistics practises (MEDLOG) program
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Certification in Humanitarian Medical Logistics Practices (MedLog) is offered as part of the Fritz Institute/CILT (UK) Humanitarian Logistics Certification programme. Developed for experienced humanitarian logisticians and medical specialists handling the medical supply, MedLog focuses on medical items’ special supply chain requirements, with emphasis on preventing the introduction of counterfeit or substandard items to the supply chain.MedLog is a distance learning course, and can be completed in 6 months, at an average of 5 hours a week. Candidates have access via email and Skype to experienced logistician coaches who support the student’s progress throughout the course.
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Fritz Institute website
Fritz Institute is a nonprofit organization that works in partnership with governments, nonprofit organizations and corporations around the world to innovate solutions and facilitate the adoption of best practices for rapid and effective disaster response and recovery. -
Minimum Initial Service package for Reproductive Health in Crisis Situations (MISP) distance learning module
The Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for reproductive health (RH) is a coordinated set of priority activities designed to prevent and manage the consequences of sexual violence; reduce HIV transmission; prevent excess maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality; and plan for comprehensive RH services. Additional priority activities of the MISP include making contraceptives available to meet demand, syndromic treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and ensuring antiretrovirals (ARVs) for continuing users. The MISP distance learning module aims to increase humanitarian actors’ knowledge of these priority RH services to initiate at the onset of a crisis and to scale up for equitable coverage throughout protracted crises and recovery, while planning for comprehensive RH services and implementing them as soon as possible. -
Health Systems through Conflict and Recovery 16 - 27 April 2012
Scuola Superiore Saint'Anna, Pisa, Italy.The volatility and complexity of conflict and post-conflict contexts pose daunting challenges to health workers – both national and international – who are called to rehabilitate derelict health structures. Lack of properly prepared professionals in this field has often resulted in reconstruction efforts characterized by weak analysis, little understanding, inadequate planning and poor implementation. This training programme intends to alleviate this gap.