Africa CDC Mental Health Leadership & Advocacy Course Kenya

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Africa CDC in collaboration with Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), invites functions for a Short Course in Mental Health Leadership, to be held at KMTC Nairobi Campus from May twelfth to May twenty third, 2025.

This two-week intensive coaching goals to develop psychological well being leaders who will champion the psychological well being agenda throughout Africa utilizing public well being approaches.

Participants will achieve important management expertise, coverage insights, and sensible methods to reinforce psychological well being techniques of their respective nations.

Eligibility

This course is open to individuals from African Union (AU) member states, together with:

• Mental well being professionals (psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, social staff).
• Public well being practitioners working in psychological well being applications.
• Policy makers and authorities officers in well being ministries.
• Leaders of NGOs and community-based psychological well being initiatives.
• Researchers and lecturers in psychological well being and public well being fields.
• HR professionals, managers, and office wellness coordinators.
• Leaders in training and media.

Key Learning Areas

• Mental well being coverage and governance
• Leadership and advocacy in psychological well being
• Public well being methods for psychological well being promotion
• Integrating psychological well being into major healthcare techniques
• Addressing stigma and boundaries to psychological well being companies

Course Details Venue: Kenya Medical Training College, Nairobi Campus

Timelines: May 12 – May 23, 2025

Duration: 2 weeks

Deadline for functions: 2nd April 2025

APPLY HERE

If you’ve any questions in regards to the application course of, please contact MHLP secretariat: mhlp@africacdc.org drsa@kmtc.ac.ke

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