Introduction

   Nutritional well-being is fundamental to achievement of the social, mental and physical potential of individuals and populations. Malnutrition embraces both under and over nutrition contributing to several diseases that negatively affect human productivity and prosperity. However, malnutrition and its devastating consequences can be significantly reduced through well-conceived polices and carefully developed and implemented food/nutrition programs.
As we progress into the new millennium, programs for improving the food/nutrition situation have become essential activities within the different governmental sectors (health, agriculture, education etc.) for national socioeconomic development plans. While programs for improving community nutritional status are also increasingly seen as integral activities of local government, NGO's and bilateral agencies, the success of these programs depends to a large extent on both professional knowledge and management skills of the key personnel, who carry responsibility for planning and management.This training course offers opportunity to qualify and strengthen.

Medical clearance

      All participants must undergo a complete medical examination not more than two months prior to enrollment. Results must be sent to the Management Board (address indicated herein above) before participants are allowed to register. Payment for the medical examination is the participant's responsibility.

Climate

The climate in Cairo is generally dry and subtropical. July is the hottest month and January is the coldest. There is noticeable temperature difference between night and day, and among the various regions in Egypt.

Goal and general objectives

       The goal of this training course is to enhance participants' intellectual and practical skills to manage nutrition programs using multi-disciplinary approaches and activities that lead to improved community nutrition situation, with particular emphases on participants' work areas.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the importance of integrating nutrition/health components into national and community socioeconomic development plans.
• Plan and conduct community field surveys using different quantitative and qualitative methods. Use appropriate skills and
techniques for community organization and mobilization.
• Apply integrated management approaches using innovative programmatic practices in solving community food/nutrition
problems.
• Use communication and training skills for effective nutrition and health program purposes.
• Apply skills in planning and conducting communication activities essential for nutrition and health programs.

Course content and organization

The course contains the following six learning modules; each of which is organized and evaluated independently.

Module I: Introductory Module (2 weeks).

It gives an introduction to the importance of food/ nutrition/ health component within socioeconomic development plan context and MDG, refreshment of essential knowledge in nutrition science, overview of major nutrition problems  throughout lifecycle and basic prevention strategies besides discussion of relevant issues in nutrition. 

Module II: Planning and Management for Nutrition Programs (2 weeks),

this module includes study of essential management and administration (principles and methods), how to plan integrated nutrition projects/ programs for community development, including implementation steps, monitoring, budgeting and evaluation systems.

Module III:Communication & Training (4 weeks),

this module focuses on the acquisition of communication and training skills and how to plan and organize communication extension and promotional activities using computer based programs, (including social marketing planning model, concepts and principles).

Module IV: Nutrition in the Community, (6 weeks),

it consists of two sections. The first (2.5 weeks), focuses on various aspects of community work and organization (approaches to community nutrition, community organization and mobilization, practical qualitative RAP and quantitative assessment methods for community nutrition problems, their etiology and the strategies and interventions for their solution). The last (3.5 weeks) are spent in the field for assessment of health and nutrition status in a real community setting ,data analysis, tabulation; and presentation.

Module V: Supportive studies, (2 weeks)

to study the subjects of epidemiology, Biostatistics and computer skills. The emphasis is on applicable epidemiology and statistics knowledge and hands on computer sessions to gain useable skills in SPSS, word …...etc

 Module VI: Participant individual project, (2weeks),

students are supervised step-by-step to formulate a proposal which responds to a real-life problem existing in their own countries. The finalized project should be relevant, feasible and technically sound and will be assessed by a panel of experts. 

Course Participants

The course targets middle and supervisory level managers and personnel involved in food and nutrition programms and activities, with work experience in the field of nutrition for at least 3 years. Professionals from sectors such as health, agriculture, community development, education and planning, having various educational and professional backgrounds, are invited to apply .Competence in English language and Basic computer skills should also be prerequisites

The 10^th REGIONAL TRAINING Course

"Nutrition Planning & Management Towards MDG"

Will run From l^st Feb. 2007 to 31^th May. 2007

Diploma, examination and academic regulations

Participants of the course either gain a training diploma certificate or an attendance certificate. The diploma certificate is awarded by WHO and the National Nutrition Institute to those who successfully pass all the exams, the field work results and presentation and the final in-country individual project presentation.

Accommodation

This is a non-residential course however, the average cost of lodging and living expenses for students in Cairo/Egypt is approximately $1250/month. Guest houses, furnished flats or hotels, are available and located close to the National Nutrition Institute. Help in securing accommodation can be arranged upon request. 

Note: Special offer for organizations

A package offer (including Tuition fees, accommodation and living expenses) can be provided for a sum of 8000US$ per participant upon request

Funding/Sponsorship

Candidates are advised to approach their employer and/or any relevant body or regional offices of WHO, UNICEF, FAO, UNDP and NGO's in their country.

Tuition

Tuition fee (For non national) is US $ 4000. This amount includes registration fees, certificate on completion of training, access to libraries and computer facilities, experienced training-unit staff, academic supervision visits to other institutions, field work and social events 

Applications:

May be forwarded to:

The chairman of the Management Board:

16, Kasr El Aini Street, Cairo, Egypt Fax: 202-3647476 OR

World Health Organization/ Eastern Mediterranean Region Office

EMRO, Cairo, Egypt, through Country WHO Representative (WR).

 Visit our website

http://www.nni.org.eg

 Applicants should submit:

 The enclosed application form, duly completed

    A certificate of proficiency in the English language (for applicants
 from non-English speaking countries).

  The Management Board will only consider fully documented applications which have been received before Dec 2006. Applicants will be informed about acceptance before Jan. 2007.The number of places is limited to 20 and offered to suitable qualified candidates who secure the financial support.

For Registration

For Arabic Registration Form Click here

For English Registration Form Click here