[afro-nets] Research Methodology Training Course (RMTC)

["Vida Mwasalla" <vida1@gtz.or.tz>]

Research Methodology Training Course (RMTC)
------------------------------------------
 
3rd to 21st September 2007
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
 
Centre for Social Science and Medicine (SOSMED) In collaboration with the School of Public Health and Social Sciences University of Dar es Salaam
 
The Centre for Social Science and Medicine in collaboration with the School of Public Health and Social Sciences University of Dar es Salaam is offering a three-week Research Methodology training course for people involved in health research and health related activities. The objective of this course is to equip / strengthen the research capacity of participants in order to facilitate development of a holistic approach to health related problems in developing countries. Specifically upon successful completion of the course graduates will be able to:
* Understand the relevance of social science and medicine in issues of health in Africa.
* Acquire knowledge and skills in generating health related data that can influence decisions at local level.
* Design and conduct relevant priority research in health
* Perform appropriate data analysis interpret the findings and make appropriate recommendations
* Disseminate research findings through appropriate means to various audiences
 
Course Venue
In order to facilitate maximum concentration and working beyond official hours by the participants, the RMTC will be a residential course and will be conducted in Dar es Salaam.
 
Eligibility
* The course is open to persons involved in health related activities. These include but is not limited to: Members of the regional or district health management teams, health planners, medical and dental officers, assistant medical officers, district planning personnel, health officers, medical social welfare workers, DMOs, health project coordinators' or other personnel working in health related interventions.
* Academic and non-academic staff of the University of Dar es Salaam / MUCHS and other institutions of higher learning involved in health related research or who intend to carry out research in health related fields.
 
Funding
Candidates are expected to support themselves on this course either directly or through the sponsorship of various funding agencies. The total cost of the course including full board accommodation and tuition but excluding travel is USD 1,500 which include Tuition fee USD 1070 and Accommodation for 21 days USD 430.
 
Enquires
Further information about the course can be obtained from the Course Director, P O Box 65015, 
Tel 255 (22) 2153371 / 255 (0)784 333 700 	
Fax 255 (22) 2151238
E-mail: mphadmin@muchs.ac.tz
Dar es Salaam. 
TANZANIA
 
HOW TO APPLY: Individuals wishing to apply for the course should write letter of intent explaining how they will benefit from the course, involvement in any research project and state potential source of funds. The letter should be sent to the course director using the address indicated above. The application should be accompanied with applicant's curriculum vitae (include computer literacy) and relevant copies of academic and professional certificates
 
The deadline for submission of applications is June 30, 2007. Selected candidates will be notified within one month after the deadline
 
--
Vida Mwasalla
mailto:vida1@gtz.or.tz