Africa Medical Research Foundation (AMREF) Training

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Qualitative Research Methodologies

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Fees: US$600

Course Dates:

26th November – 7th December 2012

Purpose

This ten-day course aims at building the competencies of field personnel in qualitative research methods, through a combination of classroom training, practical field exercises, and critique of the field work.  The training will be held by AMREF in collaboration with CORE Group from USA.

Course contents

  • Qualitative Research Overview,
  • Research Study Design,
  • Interviewing Techniques,
  • Observation Techniques and Tools,
  • Focus Group Discussion Techniques and Tools,
  • Key Informant Interview Techniques and Tools,
  • Note-taking and Coding, and
  • Analysing and Evaluating QR Results.

The training will consist of approximately two days of field work and six days of interactive discussions, mini-lectures, small group work, exercises in pairs, knowledge contests, video-taped role-plays, and critiquing of the video playbacks.

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Commitment
Certification - The participants, upon successful attendance of each short course will be awarded an AMREF certificate of participation stipulating the topics covered.
Learning Resources:- Computer laboratory with internet access; A well-equipped clinical laboratory where trainees carry out practical examinations; A state-of-the-art health library which
provides access to information that is otherwise unavailable locally
Costs: - Training costs covers lunch, stationery, field trips and all course related learning materials.- Accommodation (US$ 48 per day) To cover half board accommodation (bed, dinner and breakfast) including daily transport to and from the training venue using the AMREF bus.
Mode of payment -  All payments to the course should be made two weeks to the commencement of each course in cheques payable to AMREF or through bank transfer to the AMREF account
Tailor made courses: AMREF organises customised short courses for groups of not less than 15 participants in health and health-related fields, tailored to the needs of individuals or organisations.
Our clients have included NGOs and Ministries of Health in Sudan, Malawi, Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Eritrea.
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