This executive short course is a full-time training, which focuses on the particular challenges presented by non-communicable diseases in emergencies, as well as the design of adapted and effective projects to address non-communicable diseases. The course is delivered in partnership with the Centre for Global Chronic Conditions at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

A printable “course-at-a-glance” document is available here.

Objectives of the course

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the concept of chronicity and identify the main non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
  • Identify and assess the burden of NCDs in a specific context.
  • Design a programme to address the needs of people with NCDs during a humanitarian emergency.

 

Workload

Around 50 hours of work for the whole course, including:

  • Approximately 20 hours of face-to-face teaching (lectures, group work, etc.)
  • Approximately 30 hours of self-study time

 

Structure of the course

  • What are non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs)?
  • What is a burden of NCDs in emergencies?
  • Assessing the needs and setting priorities
  • Models of care for NCDs
  • Designing an evidence-based NCD programmes
  • Evaluation of NCD programmes
  • Professionals in the health sector looking to develop their competencies in NCD programme management in the humanitarian sector
  • Professionals in the development sector looking to develop their competencies in 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.
  • Prof. Karl Blanchet Prof. Karl Blanchet Designation: Director & Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva

Admission requirements:

  1. a university qualification (bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
  2. at least three years of relevant professional experience;
  3. excellent command of English;
  4. motivation working in the humanitarian sector.

 

Documents required:

  • CV (Résumé)
  • Scanned copy of passport
  • A passport photo (.jpg format).

 

More information about the admission process is available on our application page.

  • Non-communicable Diseases in Humanitarian SettingsDates 25 - 28 May 2021
  • Non-communicable Diseases in Humanitarian SettingsDuration 4 days
  • Non-communicable Diseases in Humanitarian SettingsLocation Geneva
  • Non-communicable Diseases in Humanitarian SettingsLanguage English
  • Non-communicable Diseases in Humanitarian SettingsCREDITS 2 ECTS
  • Fee CHF 1'500
  • Application Deadline 2 weeks before the start of the course. For candidates who need a VISA: 6 weeks before the start of the course.
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