News and notices. October 15, 2014

Two short courses in Malawi this November for eye care programme managers

Two short courses from the Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology (KCCO) which aim to support eye care programme managers in African settings. The courses are both in Blantyre, Malawi and can be taken together as one course follows on from the other.

Bridging communities and eye care providers to achieve VISION 2020 in Africa

Dates: November 3 – 7, 2014

Fees: $ 250

Description: This one week course aims to provide eye care programme managers with the skills necessary to develop, implement and monitor strategies for increasing utilization for services by the population in need.

More information and how to apply: Download PDF (510Kb)

Organizational & Financial Management to achieve VISION 2020 in Africa

Dates: November 10 – 21, 2014

Fees: $ 500

Description: This two week course aims to provide practical (African-tested) strategies for either developing or strengthening management systems to facilitate increased efficiency, coverage, and satisfaction with eye care services.

More information and how to apply: Download PDF (510Kb)