ICT for Health and Nutrition Course

Event: ICT for Health and Nutrition Course

Venue: Indepth Research Services Mombasa, Kenya.

Event Date: 05th -09th March 2018

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INTRODUCTION

World Health Organization (WHO), defines health as a state of physical, emotional and mental wellbeing and not merely the absence of a disease or infirmity. Use of ICT can be very instrumental in ensuring good delivery of services both in health and nutrition. This training course will prepare participants in seizing of practical skills to enhance their productivity in nutrition and health interventions.

DURATION

5 days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Health and nutrition practitioners working in NGOs, private sector, multi-lateral and government agencies, academic and research institutions.

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the various possible application of ICT in health and nutrition
• Understand how to protect their data, ensure its privacy and security
• Acquire skills on how to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in health and nutrition
• Implement data management and collection techniques through ICT
• Understand how to use ICT in research management and communication of results in health and nutrition.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

• Role of ICT in healthcare (eHealth) and nutrition programmes
• Internet access for health information
• Best Practices and Lessons Learned for Designing and Scaling Digital Solutions
• ICT for Social and Behaviour Change and Care-Seeking
• Data Protection, Privacy and Security: Challenges and Solutions for Healthcare
• Digital Tools and Approaches for Diagnosis, Care, Treatment and Referral
• ICT for Training, Supportive Supervision and Quality Improvement
• Health Information Systems, Interoperability and Data for Decision-Making
• Digital Finance, Micro-insurance and Mobile Money for Health
• Application of geographic information systems (GIS)in health and nutrition
• Data management and collection for health and nutrition programmes
• Use of ICT in research management and communication for health and nutrition.

How to participate

• Tailors make your course.
• Register individual.
• Register as a group.
• Become one of our partners.
• Purchase software’s
• Frequently asked Questions (FAQ’s)

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817, +254 (020) 211 3814, +254 731240802, +254 735331020.

Email [email protected]

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email:[email protected]. Mob: +254 715 077 817 Tel: 020 211 3814

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before C.O.B. 25th February 2018.

Send proof of payment to [email protected]