African Centre for HIV/AIDS Management South AfricaTogether with the National School of Public Health at Medunsa, the University of Stellenbosch got involved in the battle against HIV/AIDS when Dept Pres Jacob Zuma posed a challenge to them towards the end of 2000 to develop a programme that addresses one of the most important challenges our democracy faces by taking HIV/AIDS training to the managers and labour leaders of South Africa's besieged workforce."Regardless of what we do in the community, if we do not extend our prevention and care work to the workplace, we will not make a dent in this epidemic," Zuma said. The fight must be taken to the workplace where income is generated to combat poverty and create wealth. With 70% of all the people in the world living with HIV and /AIDS, Southern Africa is the fastest growing segment of the epidemic. In South Africa alone almost 5 million people live with HIV and Aids. The disease primarily kills people in their most productive years and exceeds any other threat to the wellbeing of employees, and the economic impact is substantial. Academic institutions must help transform our society by collaborating and creating new programmes across the divides of our past, Prof Jan du Toit of the University of Stellenbosch says. This viewpoint, together with Zuma's challenge, led to the development of the Postgraduate Diploma in the Management of HIV/AIDS in the World of Work. This yearlong part-time course, a collaboration between the Stellenbosch University and Medunsa, was offered for the first time in 2001. "Across academic disciplines we created a model of regional collaboration that emphasises the creative role universities can play in nourishing social, political and economic transformation," Du Toit says. The centre has various purposes:
Postgraduate Diploma in the Management of HIV/AIDS General (structure, modules, assessment) The postgraduate diploma is presented in partnership between the African Centre for HIV/AIDS Management in the world of work at Stellenbosch University and the National School of Public Health at Medunsa. It is an online (via the Internet) teaching programme supplemented with interactive satellite broadcasts. It is presented on a part-time basis and students attend two contact sessions during the year, a summer school at medunsa and a winter school at Stellenbosch, which are compulsory to all students. The assessment of students will be done on a continuous basis throughout the year. Training will be presented in 6 modules of 20 creditseach: Module 1: The problem of HIV/AIDS The HIV/AIDS epidemic, The general macro-economic impact of HIV/AIDS Module 2: Socio-cultural aspects of HIV/AIDS Socio-cultural aspects, Migration and poverty. Module 3: HIV/AIDS Policy and Advocacy Legal framework & organisational practices regarding employment of workers with HIV/AIDS, A labour relations perspective on HIV/AIDS, Principles of policy development, The process and policy content of an HIV/AIDS policy. Module 4: Prevention and care for people living with HIV/AIDS Strategies for prevention and care, Therapeutic Management of HIV/AIDS, Care for people living with HIV/AIDS. Module 5: Management in the era of HIV/AIDS A business perspective on HIV/AIDS, An individual perspective on HIV/AIDS, Social responsibility and ethics. Module 6: Research, Monitoring and Evaluation of HIV/AIDS programmes Research Methodology, Community/Organisation mobilisation, Impact prediction In all, students must complete 120 credits to qualify for the award of the diploma. After completing the diploma students qualify to enter in the Masters programme. Admission requirements The entry requirements for the diploma are (i) any Bachelor's degree or National Higher Diploma or equivalent, (ii) appropriate managerial experience and (iii) computer, internet and e-mail skills. Outcomes of the programme By successfully completing the diploma, candidates will have acquired the knowledge, competencies and managerial skills
Teaching modes In presenting the various modules of the programme the two universities will make use of various modes of teaching. These will include the following: Online teaching using WebCT and Interactive Satellite broadcasts (for the Stellenbosch courses)
Application information Prospective students have to apply in writing before 30 September of the year prior to their studies. Please ensure that you complete twoapplication forms: 1. African Centre application form 2. University Application form Tuition fee for 2005: R9700. Additional costs: Summer and Winter School* * Students are responsible for the payment of their own transport and accommodation during the Summer School at Medunsa and the Winter School at Stellenbosch. Masters Programme Description of Programme The Masters Programme is presented by the African Centre for HIV/AIDS Management at Stellenbosch University. Admission Requirements Postgraduate diploma in the management of HIV/AIDS in the world of work, appropriate management experience, computer skills and an average of at least 60% in the last qualification. Structure of the Programme The Mphil consists of a technical report and the following four courses: Course 1: Research Methodology Course 2: Social Responsibility and Ethics Course 3: Strategic Human Resource Management Course 4: Epidemiology Teaching Modes The Masters Programme will make use of the following modes of teaching:
Selection A limited number of students are selected on the basis of academic performance and other requirements. The students selected should inform the Department in writing before the end of the second week in January whether they would be proceeding with the course. Selection results shall be available on 1 December, and students shall be notified by mail. Application information Prospective students have to apply in writing before 30 November of the year prior to their studies. Please ensure that you complete two application forms: 1. African Centre application form 2. University Application form CONTACT Postal address African Centre for HIV/AIDS Management Industrial Psychlogy Building Private Bag X1 Matieland, 7602 South Africa Physical address Industrial Psychology Building Ground Floor, Room 1029 General enquiries Renice Williams Tel: +27 21 808 3002 E-mail: pdm@sun.ac.za
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