Postgraduate Diploma
February 12, 2022 2022-03-17 13:27Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Diploma
Structure, courses and assessment
The postgraduate diploma (PGDip) is an online teaching programme supplemented with interactive live online sessions. It is presented on a full-time/modular basis and students attend a compulsory summer school that takes place within the first two weeks of February every year.
Students are assessed on a continuous basis throughout the year. Training is presented in 6 courses of 20 credits each and students must complete 120 credits to qualify for being awarded the diploma. If the diploma is completed with an average of 65% or higher and a pass in the research methodology module, students qualify to apply for the MPhil programme. Meeting the admission requirements does not guarantee selection.
The problem of HIV/AIDS
- Epidemiology
- The macro-economic and socio-economic impact of HIV/AIDS
- HIV/AIDS communication
Socio-cultural aspects of HIV/AIDS
- HIV/AIDS: fear, stigma and isolation
- The role of culture and religion in the HIV/AIDS epidemic
- Sexuality and gender inequality
- HIV/AIDS, migration and poverty
HIV/AIDS policy and advocacy
- Legal framework & organizational practices regarding the employment of workers with HIV/AIDS
- Designing an HIV/AIDS policy function, content and principles
- Developing an HIV/AIDS policy - the process
- Matters to consider in the design, development and implementation of an HIV/AIDS policy and programme
- Therapeutic Management-Medication Literacy/Adherence
Prevention and care for people living with HIV/AIDS
- Strategies for prevention
- Therapeutic Management: Pharmacovigilance
- Food, nutrition security and HIV/AIDS
Management in the era of HIV/AIDS
- A business perspective on the HIV/AIDS epidemic
- Social responsibility
- Ethics and HIV/AIDS
Research, monitoring and evaluating of HIV/AIDS programmes
- Research methodology
- Programme monitoring and evaluation
- Community/organisation mobilisation
Outcomes of the programme
By successfully completing the diploma, candidates will have acquired the knowledge, competencies and managerial skills to:
- Formulate an HIV/AIDS workplace policy that is cost-effective and evidence-based, taking due account of the legal, ethical, social, economic and health issues.
- Influence and facilitate strategic and business planning, manage productivity and carry out performance assessment in the context of HIV/AIDS.
- Develop a comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention and continuum of care programme.
- Implement legislation and policies affecting HIV/AIDS at work.
- Facilitate community support and community actions.
- Conduct labour planning for a future in which HIV/AIDS is prevalent.
- Monitor and assess HIV/AIDS prevention and care programmes.
- Assess the impact of HIV/AIDS in the workplace.
- Carry out a research project on HIV/AIDS in the workplace.
Teaching Modes
In presenting the various modules of the programme the Africa Centre makes use of various modes of teaching, including:
- Online teaching using SunLearn (a leading provider of integrated e-learning systems for higher education)
- Interactive live online sessions
- Projects that enable students to apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes learned
- Analyses of case studies
- Face-to-face teaching during the summer school (If circumstances allow/Depending on Covid situation)
- Meeting role-players in the HIV/AIDS field
