This executive short course focuses on the particular challenges presented by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) 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.
Find more details about the course programme in the “Course-at-a-glance” document.
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. Around 20-25 hours of work each week, including:
• Asynchronous self-study activities (such as case studies, videos, recorded slideshows, readings, etc.)
• Synchronous live sessions
Structure of the course
- What are non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs)?
- What is the burden of NCDs in emergencies?
- Assessing the needs and setting priorities
- Models of care for NCDs
- Designing 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.
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Prof Karl Blanchet
Designation: Director & Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva
Admission requirements:
- a university qualification (bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
- at least three years of relevant professional experience;
- excellent command of English;
- motivation working in the humanitarian sector.
Documents required:
- CV (Résumé)
- Copy of your highest diploma
- Work certificate or official document of your current job position
- Proof of English language competence (TOEIC/TOEFL/IELTS or equivalent); see details here
- Scanned copy of passport
More information about the admission process is available on our application page.
Dates
Autumn 2023
Duration
2 weeks
Location
Online 
Language
English
CREDITS
2 ECTS- Fee CHF 1'500
- Application Deadline
- If applying for a scholarship Deadline: Scholarships are not available for this course.