Using Data to Improve Programmes
Learn how to use your data effectively to manage your HIV & TB programmes
Using Data to Improve Programmes: Data Interpretation and Data Use for HIV & TB Programmes Course
Date: Mon, 28 - Wed, 30 July
About the course: Most organisations face capacity challenges due to a number of reasons - one of which includes limited resources, both human and financial. As a consequence, HIV programme data isn't always used for decision-making or to improve programmes, but rather to simply satisfy reporting requirements. M&E capacity development is usually a priority, however more often than not, programme managers and senior programme staff are too busy implementing programmes and responding to other pressing programme needs. This course targets HIV Programme Managers and other staff on the use of routine and periodic HIV data for programme improvement. This training covers the major indicators of HIV programmes, including the Top Ten indicators used by major donors (The Global Fund, PEPFAR, UNAIDS, etc) for the following service delivery areas: HIV Prevention
: HIV Treatment, Care & Support
: Impact Mitigation
: Most-At-Risk Populations
The objectives of the course are that HIV and AIDS programme managers at implementation level are able to critically analyse and use the data generated from their programmes for purposes of overall service delivery improvement.
Learning outcomes
-By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
-Explain the basic epidemiology of HIV and AIDS
-Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of Monitoring and Evaluating HIV programmes
-Understanding, collecting, collating, analysing and using programme data
-Practically applying HIV programme results, through utilising and analysing available data, towards improvement in one area of programme implementation
-Select the top indicators to measure key service delivery areas
-Data for action: theory and steps of evidence-based practice
-Utilise this knowledge to develop new or enhance existing HIV programmes reports
-Utilise this knowledge through advocacy to embed a commitment to the application and use of data for programme improvement
The three-day course combines a series of lectures, individual and group work assignments and participatory discussions. Materials and sessions will use internationally accepted M&E tools and methodologies developed by global partners.
Participants will need to bring their laptops and flash drives for use during the course. All materials will be provided on CD at the end of the course. This course is designed to accommodate a maximum of 35 participants-Space is limited! Hurry and sign up now to book your reservation!
Price: R 6,100
Date: 28 July 2014 to 30 July 2014
Time: 09:00 - 16:30
Venue: The Wits Club, Braamfontein
Cost: R6,100
