by iphindia | Jan 13, 2014 | Advocacy, Education, Latest Updates, Media advocacy
In order to empower journalists with what is needed for the effective health related reporting, the Institute of Public Health in association with Yenepoya University has organized a workshop for journalists in Mangalore on 07th December 2013 at Yenepoya University Lecture Hall, Deralakatte, Mangalore. Honorable Minister, Health and Family welfare department Sri U T Khader inaugurated the workshop, Padma Bhushan Dr.B.M. Hegde, Vice Chancellor(Rtd.) of Manipal University and Smt. Nupur Basu, Senior Journalist and Documentary filmmaker were the Chief Guests for the event. Dr Vishal Rao participated as a main speaker. Mr. Durgaiah a cancer survivor as part of the Voice of Tobacco Victims also participated in the event.
by iphindia | Jan 13, 2014 | Advocacy, Education, Latest Updates, Media advocacy
In order to empower journalists with what is needed for the effective health related reporting, the Institute of Public Health in association with Mysore District Journalists Association has organized a workshop for journalists in Mysore on 16th November 2013 at Mysore District Journalists Association Hall, Mysore. Honorable MLA of Mysore (Chamaraja Constituency) Sri Vasu inaugurated the workshop, Mysore City Police Commissioner Dr. M A Saleem, Mysore District Journalists Association President Sri C K Mahendra, Mysore District Journalists Association General Secretary Sri K Deepak were the Chief Guests for the event.
At the end of the workshop Police Commissioner ordered Police inspectors immediately to remove the ads and told to accompany VOTV Mr Durgaiah in ads removing drive. Immediately all the boards were removed by the police officers.
by iphindia | Dec 17, 2013 | Latest Updates
The Emerging Voices for Global Health is an initiative from the Institute of Tropical Medicine(ITM) in Antwerp,Belgium to help and promote the contribution of Global South experts in health into the global health scene.IPH is a partner of the Emerging voices 2014 consortium.
The call for applications is open: stay tuned and contribute through www.ev4gh.net and our social media channels:
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by iphindia | Dec 13, 2013 | Latest Updates
District Health Management Refresher Course
A training on administration, management and accounting was held at hotel Naveen Regency in Tumkur on 12th November 2013. The participants were taluk health officers, block programme managers and accountants of health department of the district. 34 of them attended the day-long training. Dr. G.V. Nagaraj, retd. Director of health services, govt. of Karnataka and Mr. Vishwanath, the auditor of District Health Society of Tumkur were the resource persons. The training gave in-depth knowledge to participants in general administration and management of public health services as well as practical advice on accounts. The session was interactive.
by iphindia | Dec 9, 2013 | Latest Updates
The internship programme lays emphasis on observing, working and understanding the ground realities through exposure to research, training and advocacy in public health in rural and urban areas.The intern will benefit from practical learning as well as sharing of experience and expertise from senior professionals and peers from different projects at the institute.
Topics available for internship
| No |
Name of the project |
Nature of work |
Desirable qualities |
Preferred month |
| 1 |
Tumkur Action Research |
- Study on quality of care provided at PHC and CHC and hospitals in Tumkur
- Field job
|
- MBBS AYUSH Or nursing background
- Willing to do and internship for a longer duration (>2 months)
|
January 2014 |
| 2 |
Vajpayee Arogyayshree |
- Analysis of quantitative data and report writing
- Desk job
|
- Good knowledge of excel
- Strong analytical skills
|
January 2014 |
| 3 |
WHO human resource project |
- Literature review
- Situational analysis of HR in India
|
- Good internet searching skills
- Good writing skills
|
January 2014 |
| 4 |
Health incFor more details on the project please visit:http://www.iphindia.org/health-inc-project-overview/ |
- assist in development of policy briefs for dissemination purpose
- Assist in development of video case studies (Like best documentation practices of empanelled hospitals under National Health Insurance Scheme (RSBY) and RSBY utilization cases )
- Predominantly a desk job but might involve occasional travel
|
- MPH, MSW, health or socials science or journalism background
- Good data handling skills
- Ability to independently read
- Good writing skills
- Local language
|
January – February 2014 |
by iphindia | Sep 27, 2013 | Latest Updates
Call for application – Short Courses March-May 2014, Department of
Pubic Health, ITM Antwerp
Short course in Health Policy For health professionals and researchers involved in health systems strengthening in low- and middle-income countries at local, national or international level 7 weeks, 24 March – 9 May 2014 Application deadline : 15 October 2013 Registration for distinct 2-weeks modules is possible Language :
English Information : http://www.itg.be/itg/generalsite/Default.aspx?WPID=667&l=e&miid=655
Contact : Claire Van Maerken
Short course in Strategic Management of Health Systems For professionals in health care management working in supervisory, advocacy or regulatory organisations/institutions (government and non-governmental). 7 weeks, 24 March – 9 May 2014 Application deadline : 15 October 2013 Language :
English Information : http://www.itg.be/itg/generalsite/Default.aspx?WPID=669&l=e&miid=655
Contact : Claire Van Maerken
Short course in Planning and Management of Tropical Disease Control Programmes For health professionals and researchers involved in disease control programmes in low- and middle-income countries 10 weeks, 3 March – 9 May 2014 Application deadline : 15 October 2013 Language :
English Information : http://www.itg.be/itg/generalsite/Default.aspx?WPID=682&l=e&miid=655
Contact : Marianne Hilgert
Short course in Planning and Management of Reproductive Health Programmes For health professionals and researchers involved in reproductive health programmes, including HIV/AIDS, STI, family planning or safe motherhood in low- and middle-income countries 10 weeks, 3 March – 9 May 2014 Application deadline- 15 October Language :
English Information : http://www.itg.be/itg/generalsite/Default.aspx?WPID=673&l=e&miid=655
Contact : Marianne Hilgert Click here for access to the online registration form. More information about the application process : how to apply
