The success of a health project is most often determined by how well a project was planned during its inception. Project planning is one of the fundamental steps involved in any health programme. Anyone in charge of managing aspects of a health initiative find that they must tackle key elements concerning the project such as identifying project stakeholders, establishing a timeline for activities, determining the core objectives, and drafting a budget. Great care and attention must be paid during this crucial stage of a health project to ensure that activities run smoothly and stay on track.

The training uses a variety of methods based on action learning principles such as group work, peer support, and case studies. This is complimented by presentations on relevant theoretical framework and emerging trends. Participants will engage in practical exercises that will build their capacity in international donor applications as well as strengthening their project management abilities.

Benefits of Attending

• Determine problems, challenges and needs in national and international health programmes
• Identify key stakeholders and their involvement in project design
• Use Log Frame Analysis tools to identify and solve project problems
• Define the various hierarchical levels of a project from inputs to goals
• Develop a model project using the logical framework analysis
• Select key indicators and integrate these into a result-based monitoring and evaluation plan
• Convert activity plans to schedules for effective implementation
• Link activity schedules to resource provision for greater cost effectiveness
• Create monitoring and evaluation plans for projects
• Assess projects and identify elements which contribute to a successful project

Course cost is €1,400 which includes lodging, course materials, internet access, breakfast, lunch, refreshments, access to on-line learning tools after the course, and action plan follow-up and mentoring.  

To register, please visit www.union-imdp.org or email imdp@theunion.org.