Events

Preparation Workshop for HIV / ID Healthcare Providers Interested in Volunteering in Developing Countries

In order to prepare HIV healthcare volunteers to work in resource-poor settings with ICEHA and in order to ensure a consistent level of quality in programs, all volunteers are required to participate in a preparation workshop on the specific skills and attitude needed to work in resource-poor settings.

Content of the Workshop:
The workshops include seminars on a number of subjects pertaining to working in resource-poor settings. The subjects covered include:

• Review of the HIV pandemic and determinants of successful HIV intervention programs
• Review of ICEHA’s initiatives and specific role of volunteers
• WHO treatment guidelines for developing countries
• Communication skills and clinical mentoring
• Clinical and operational issues likely to be encountered in developing countries
• Infection control in developing countries
• Safety and security in developing countries
• Current volunteer opportunities with ICEHA

Dates and Location:
The next workshops will be held on:

Friday, September 19 and Saturday September 20, 2008 in London, UK