23 February 2012

Public Health Association of South Africa

Represents the interests of the public health community in South Africa. It promotes greater equity in health for all South Africans by advocating equitable access to effective health care and the basic conditions necessary to achieve health.

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Wits School of Public Health Short Courses 2012

by the editor

The following courses will be organised by the Division of Social and Behaviour Change Communication:

  • Applying Social and Behaviour Change Theory to Practice (Dates: 27 February to 2 March, 2012; Closing date for applications: 27 January, 2012)
  • Research, Monitoring and Evaluation for Social and Behaviour Change Communication (Dates: 26 to 30 March, 2012; Closing date for applications: 24 February, 2012
  • Planning and Implementing Social and Behaviour Change Communication(Dates: 25 to 29 June; Closing date for applications: 25 May, 2012)

For more information on the content of each of the courses download the brochure

General Course Information

All courses are offered in intensive one-week blocks, from 8:30 am to 5:00pm. The courses are designed for adult learning and include a mixture of lectures, interactive discussions, group work and individual assignments. There are also pre-readings and homework assignments during the week. All participants receive course packs with reading materials. Those completing the full week are eligible for a Certificate of Attendance. At no additional cost, participants can opt to complete a takehome written assignment. Those that pass are eligible for a Certificate of Competence. However, please note that no certificate will be awarded if the assignment is failed.

Application Instructions

To apply, the following are required:

  • Recent C.V.
  • Letter of motivation specifying the course name, your background and your specific learning objectives. In the letter you must specify whether you intend to take the course for a certificate of Attendance or Competence (see General Course Information)

Email the above to sara.nieuwoudt@wits.ac.za AND vanashree.moodley@wits.ac.za by the specified closing date. Please note that you will only be contacted about the status of your application following the closing date.

Course Cost

  • R2500 per course – Staff and students at Wits
  • R5000 per course – Outside university

Please note that the course costs do not include travel, accommodation or meals. Tea breaks are provided in the mornings. 

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