KIT Health brochure 2020

Health Courses Programme 2020

Master Programmes in Public & International health Short Courses E-learning Courses Cours en franรงais

Contents 1. Studying at KIT

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Make a difference

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Teaching and learning methods

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Where our students come from

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What our alumni say about us

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2. Master programmes

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Master of Science in Public Health / International Course in Health Development

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• MPH Track in Health Systems Policy and Management • MPH Track in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Master of Science in International Health

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Netherlands Course on Global Health and Tropical Medicine (NTC)

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Core Course in Public Health

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3. Short courses

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Courses on Health Systems Strengthening

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Courses on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, including HIV and AIDS

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Courses on Health Systems in Fragile and Conflict-affected Environments

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Courses on Disease Management

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4. Cours de Santé Publique en Français

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5. Tailor-made Training and other services

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6. General information

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Practical Information

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Application & Admission criteria Impressions of Student Life at KIT Course Calendar Contact Information

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Studying at KIT

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Studying at KIT

Make a difference While global health continues to improve, many are still being left behind due to inequality. At KIT Royal Tropical Institute, we are committed to narrowing this gap.

With a multidisciplinary team of researchers, educators and advisors, we are an innovative player in international and public health.

KIT Royal Tropical Institute equips health professionals to address public health challenges around the world. We offer Masters programmes and advanced courses at our training facilities in Amsterdam, and through e-learning. Since this year we also offer a few courses in French. In addition we conduct regional and tailor-made training programmes around the world.

By bringing together people from different countries and regions, KIT’s international courses create a forum for linking and exchanging experiences among a broad range of development practitioners.

Impact: Leaders in Global Health Our training programmes respond to current global developments in the health field. KIT’s courses are known for their practical applicability, their multidisciplinary approach and the interactive, participatory training methods.

Our training programmes develop effective leaders that create impact in their home countries. Alumni of KIT obtain higher positions after graduating and contribute to health and health policy at district, regional and national levels. They also pass on their knowledge to colleagues and local health professionals by teaching at universities and training institutes. As such we have a broad-based impact.

In the past fifty years, over 3000 health professionals have studied at KIT. We are proud to be part of their professional journey in becoming leaders in health around the globe.

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Studying at KIT

Teaching and learning methods We use a wide variety of teaching and learning approaches to ensure an optimal learning experience. The content of KIT course programmes are practice-based and oriented to the working situation of participants. We emphasise the practical application of the course content.

As a participant, you will be asked to discuss and

What they all have in common is their engagement

solve problems which are derived from real

in, and commitment towards, improving health.

working situations, either from your own or those

The KIT Alumni Network is a dynamic community

from the facilitators. Our approach is aimed at

with a global presence; for most the time at KIT

improving your skills to implement and evaluate

results in lifelong friendships and professional

different approaches to solve health problems.

contacts across the world.

Our interactive learning approaches include lectures, discussions, group work, debates,

KIT Virtual Grounds

case studies, exercises, role plays, self-study,

In our courses we make use of KIT Virtual Grounds,

self-reflection, written assignments, simulations

KIT’s virtual community of professionals in health

and serious games.

and international development. KIT’s e-learning courses are offered through KIT Virtual grounds.

Our Facilitators

For classroom based courses, course materials

Course facilitators are leading professionals in

are offered digitally through this platform and it is

the field of public and international health and

used as well for peer review and other interactive

with this experience they enrich the learning of

methods.

participants and put theory into perspective of the latest developments. Our facilitators work

Accreditation

for international NGOs as well as UN agencies

KIT’s Master programmes are given in cooperation

such as the World Health Organisation. KIT staff

with the VU Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and

members bring back the latest experience from

are accredited the Dutch Flemish Accreditation

the field, based on KIT’s involvement in ongoing

Organisation (NVAO www.nvao.com).

projects across the globe. KIT also collaborates

In addition, advanced courses are all accredited by

with highly ranked Dutch universities.

tropEd, an international network of institutions for higher education in international health.

Students and alumni Health professionals from all over the world attend courses at KIT. Some classes have as many as twenty nationalities. Students come from a range of disciplinary backgrounds. Typical profiles are doctors, nurses or health managers working in hospitals, ministries of health, NGOs and other organisations.

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Studying at KIT

Where our students come from

Participants from over 95 countries

Over 3000 health professionals trained at KIT

75 master students per year

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Studying at KIT

What alumni say about us

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As a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer from the US, I was looking for an MPH programme that allowed me to learn from the experts in the field: those who actually originate and work in the local contexts most in need of development help. KIT was the perfect fit for me. While the KIT professors are experts in the various domains of public health, to me, the true beacons of knowledge in the MPH/ICHD programme were my fellow students. I learned so much from them; how their countries worked, rural versus urban challenges, corrupt realities, cultural and social views, and so much more. Not only did I get to constantly learn about my colleagues’ experiences, realities, and what shaped their views, I also got to learn a lot about their culture by simply working with them in groups. Thanks to this programme I’ve learned countless skills that contribute to my current job on a daily basis

Lorena Gonzalez, US, Peru, MPH Currently working as Programmes Technical Advisor for a humanitarian aid and development NGO in Yemen

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There is no doubt that my KIT MPH experience marked a milestone in my professional development and life post-MPH. Since my graduation, I have worked for major donor funded disease control programs in Nigeria where we have used scarce resources to push back the spread of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. I feel so honoured to be among those making this difference in the public health landscape of my country, Nigeria. I presently work with KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, a Dutch NGO, which I feel deepens my ties and affiliation to the Netherlands! My time at KIT certainly gave me the knowledge, skills and confidence to do the work I do now.

Eno Ekaete Usoroh from Nigeria, MPH Background as medical doctor, working as Senior Programme (regional) manager, KNCV TB Foundation

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Master programmes

Master programmes

Master of Science in Public Health / International Course in Health Development • MPH Track in Health Systems Policy and Management • MPH Track in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights The International Course in Health Development (MPH/ICHD) is a twelve-month Master of Science in Public Health programme organised by KIT Royal Tropical Institute in cooperation with the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU).

Public health in a changing environment

After the programme you will be able to:

Health systems in low and middle income

• Critically assess population health status and

countries face a wide range of complex challenges.

identify population health problems, risk factors

These challenges include: the inequalities in

and determinants and determine health needs.

health and healthcare; the double burden of communicable and non­-communicable diseases; the challenges presented by the unfolding demographic transition; the health needs in fragile environments, and the call for equity.

• Appraise the role of health systems in terms of fundamental goals, functions, actors and performance.

• Influence effective policy-making and strategic planning concerning interventions aimed at improving public health, taking into account

The worlds of international and national health

scientific evidence, good practice and local

governance and financing are increasingly

context.

complex and interconnected. Globally, there is

• Creatively implement, quality client-centred,

more emphasis upon the importance of working

cost-effective, strategies and interventions.

in partnerships to provide evidence-based public

• Monitor and evaluate health interventions by

health solutions for continuously improving the

effectively managing human, financial and

quality and responsiveness of health services.

logistic resources in the dynamic global and

Addressing these issues requires well-trained professionals capable of solving complex public

local context.

• Work professionally across different sectors,

health problems systematically, using a partnership

different cultures, disciplines and institutional

approach.

levels, with private and public actors, and through advocacy, communication and networking.

Course objectives The MPH/ICHD is designed to develop the capacity of senior health managers to use an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to address health problems in their country. In all programme components participants are encouraged to compare with

• Identify research needs; commission research, and critically analyse and translate research results into policy and practice.

• Incorporate a pro-poor and equity approach in all actions.

• Continuously examine and critically self-reflect

participants from other countries who face similar

on your own cultural competence, motivation,

issues but with alternative solutions.

practice and values, adjust them accordingly, and act as an agent of change.

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Programme structure In total the MPH programme consists of three trimesters:

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First trimester: Core Course for both tracks • Introduction

• Social determinants of Health

• Epidemiology and Statistics

• Health Systems and Policy Making

• Learning and Communication Skills

• Health Planning

Second trimester: Advanced modules Second trimester: Advanced modules for both tracks • Qualitative Methods for Health Systems Research • Human Resources for Health

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Track in Health Systems Policy and Management

Track in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights including HIV and AIDS

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights including HIV and AIDS

Control Strategies for Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Organising Effective Responses

Health Policy and Financing

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Policy, Governance and Finance

Third trimester: For both tracks Study visit to Geneva; Thesis; Oral examination The thesis is focused on a topic relevant to the track that you chose as well as to your work. MPH students are invited to a study trip to Geneva to visit the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other international organisations working in the health sector. With guidance from an advisor, you write a thesis on an important health problem you have been involved with in your country. The aim is to systematically analyse the problem and make suggestions for its solution based on qualitative and quantitative information, and on literature review.

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Practical information Your profile If you are a health professional working,

• MPH Track in Health Systems Policy and Management: if you aspire to work at the

or preparing to work, in a managerial capacity

interface of policy and management, within

in health services or programmes at national,

different health systems contexts.

regional or decentralised district level, then the MPH/ICHD is ideal for you. You have the option

• MPH Track in Sexual and Reproductive Health and

of choosing between two tracks, designed for

Rights: if you wish to work in SRHR focus domains

different professional domains:

which may include HIV and AIDS.

Admission criteria

Course information

• Academic training at least to the level of a

Course dates

bachelor’s degree, either in medicine or in

14 September 2020 until 3 September 2021

another field related to health care, such as health sciences, economics, social science or

Duration

1 year (Full-time)

nursing.

up to 3 years (Part-time)

EC

60

• A minimum of three years of relevant working

Location

KIT Royal Tropical Institute,

experience in a low or middle income country,

Amsterdam

including managerial responsibilities and

Language

English

including some experience in public health.

Fee (full-time)

€ 17.700

Fee (part-time)

€ 18.350

• Proven proficiency in spoken and written English in form of academic TOEFL or IELTS test is

Eligible for Orange Knowledge Programme

required. See our website for more information

(Full-time programme only)

and exceptions.

KIT application deadline OKP applicants • Computer literacy is essential, as we use a virtual learning platform in our education.

25-02-2020 OKP application deadline Date to be confirmed, probably March 2020 KIT application deadline other funding 01-07-2020 Contact

courses@kit.nl

Website

www.kit.nl/mph 9

Part time MPH/ICHD

NEW

If you cannot leave your home/job for one year, it is now possible to follow the MPH/ICHD programme in parts. You will take most of trimester one in your first year, trimester two in the second year and trimester three can be done (distanced-based) in the second or third year. Unfortunately there are no OKP (Orange Knowledge Programme) scholarships available for the part-time MPH/ICHD programme.

Student testimonials

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ICHD at KIT integrates knowledge from different disciplines; from epidemiology to health policy, planning and human resource for health to research and field trips among several others to advance the expertise of students to improve the health of people. KIT provided me the opportunity to interact and network with students from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds as well as lecturers who are making great strides in different fields of public health across the world and so you ultimately learn from the experiences that are shared in the classroom. I have learnt to look beyond theory in analyzing health challenges in my daily work in other to be able to provide innovative, practical and context-specific solutions to health problems.”

Evelyn Amoako from Ghana, MPH Head of Institutional Public Health, St. Dominic Hospital

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My time at KIT has not only given me growth in Public Health understanding and skills but much more also the appreciation of the constant exchange of culture. Following the MPH/ICHD and being able to learn through the eyes from an African or Asian perspective, gave more value to the course than I first realized. I liked the open communication with the facilitators and the space in the sessions to ask critical questions. KIT became for me a home away from home. Studying my MPH at KIT was one of the best decisions I could have taken.”

Iline Ceelen from Belgium and Switzerland, MPH Background in midwifery, working as Medical Coordinator for Medecins sans Frontieres.

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Studying the MPH/ICHD at KIT was the best experience I ever had. The facilitators at KIT were so knowledgeable and supportive and I liked the interactive teaching. Fellow students from 23 different countries also helped me to understand different cultures as well as to tackle public health issues in various ways. The course has enhanced my theoretical and practical knowledge and skills, which I am using in my work now to advocate and promote girls and women’s health rights and improve their health status. I am passionate to contribute in changing the society and make world better place for women to live in.

Manju Pandey from Nepal, MPH Background in Nursing, working as Project Manager, CARE International in Nepal.

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Master programmes

Master of Science in International Health The Master of Science in International Health (MIH) aims to develop the capacity of health professionals planning to work at the interface of international organisations and national health systems.

Studying the MIH at KIT allows you to design a

of the population most in need, and assists in the

programme that is tailored to your specific wishes

mobilisation of resources and capacity building.

and needs, with a combined offer from institutes across the tropEd network- of approximately 100

Course Objectives

different advanced courses to choose from. With this

The MIH provides health professionals with the

variety of modules, the MIH prepares you optimally

competencies and attitude required to effectively

for your desired field of work - whether that be

deal with current challenges, understand and analyse

maternal and child health, HIV and AIDS, disaster

international health issues, conduct applied research,

settings, research, health policy, human resources or

and develop adequate, appropriate and evidence-

another area.

informed responses in a global context.

The MIH can be completed within 1 year (full-time),

After the programme you will be able to:

and up to 5 years (part-time) and as a “blended

• Advocate for and address equity and human rights in

programme” with online modules, depending on your availability. This flexible programme targets

international health • Identify and analyse current and emerging health

health professionals who are unable to take long

problems and its determinants in different population

periods of leave from home or work to follow an

groups.

academic programme.

• Identify the needs for and generate ethically sound evidence to address health problems through

The MIH is organised by KIT Royal Tropical Institute and the VU Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

research and evaluation.

• Formulate effective responses and contribute to its implementation in health systems management and

What is International Health?

Experts in International Health work across national and regional boundaries, focusing on health problems of disadvantaged populations integrating the complexity of social determinants of health and

organisation across the continuum of healthcare.

• Initiate and manage collaborative relations and communicate effectively across disciplines, sectors and cultures within complex environments.

• Critically self-reflect your own cultural competence,

globalisation. Key elements are a multidisciplinary

motivation, practice and values, adjust them

and multi-sectoral approach, generating and

accordingly, and act as an agent of change.

applying evidence from personal experience and other contexts, disciplines and actors. In addition, professionals working in the field of International Health, master issues related to health systems management and organisation across the continuum of health care, and keep an equity-based approach while analysing health problems and the provision of health services. The expert functions as an advocate aiming to improve the health 11

Programme structure The programme consists of three parts, taken in the following order:

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Core course (NTC) (20 EC) The core course, Netherlands Course on Global Health and Tropical Medicine (NTC), provides you with basic knowledge on a wide range of topics related to international health needed to follow the advanced modules and to complete the final thesis. The NTC will also help you to be aware of the perspectives of equity and gender while analysing health problems. The course consists of five modules: introduction, social determinants of health, health needs and responses, basic research methods and health systems.

For a more detailed description see p. 15 or www.kit.nl/ntc.

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Advanced modules (20 EC) + Study visit WHO The advanced modules will help you to acquire and develop the needed competencies and attitude to allow you to work in the field of International and Global Health. With support from the course management, you will make an individual study plan. The study plan will include advanced modules that can be taken at KIT and at various universities and institutes throughout the Netherlands, Europe and around the globe. The availability of distance-based modules (e -learning) also allow you to continue your studies from home or wherever you currently work. KIT encourages students to expand their professional network and diversify their learning experience by following modules in different countries and different tropEd institutions. See p. 21-26 for all advanced modules at KIT Royal Tropical Institute. For modules at other institutes see: www.troped.org Visit to Geneva: MIH students go on a study trip to Geneva to visit the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other international organisations working in the health sector.

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Thesis (20 EC) Under the guidance of a content expert, you will work on your thesis. During this phase you will identify and define a relevant health problem. You will systematically analyse this problem and make suggestions for its solution based on qualitative and quantitative information from a primary study, secondary data analysis or a literature review. While working on your thesis you are not required to stay in the Netherlands.

Part-time option: The programme can be completed within one to five years, depending on your availability.

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Practical information Your profile

TropEd

If you are a health professional (for example

The MIH is offered by a series of institutions

medical doctor, nurse, midwife) and you aspire

working on international health and that are part of

to develop or expand your career in international

the tropEd network. These institutions are located

health, with an individual study plan, then the

in Europe, Africa, Asia and in Latin America. KIT is a

MIH is ideally designed for you.

longstanding member of the tropEd network.

Admission criteria

Course information

• Medical Doctor degree or Bachelor degree in

Start dates

nursing or in midwifery. If you have a Bachelor

Spring 2020 (09-03-2020)

degree in Public Health, Dentistry, Physiotherapy

Autumn 2020 (07-09-2020)

or social science you will need to show proven work experience in health service delivery.

• Two years of relevant work experience, including

Duration

1 year (Full-time)

Up to 5 years (Part-time)

EC 60

work experience in low-and middle-income

Location

KIT Amsterdam, optionally

settings.

abroad depending on the

selection of advanced

modules (including

in form of academic TOEFL or IELTS test is

e-learning)

required. See our website for more information

Language

English

and exceptions.

Fee (full-time) 2020

€ 11.140 (*)

• Proven proficiency in spoken and written English

Fee (part-time) 2020 € 11.760 (*) • Computer literacy is essential, as we use a virtual learning platform in our education.

Application deadline 2 months before the start of the course, 3 months if you need visa Contact courses@kit.nl Website www.kit.nl/mih * This fee includes core course, thesis. It does not include fees for advanced modules taken at KIT or elsewhere.

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Course fees The tuition fee for the MIH covers the core

as these depend on the students personal

course, course materials, tutoring for the

study plan. MIH students from KIT receive

thesis and advisory services for the duration

a 20% discount on indicated prices for

of the programme. Please note that it does

advanced modules taken at KIT.

not include fees for advanced modules

Student testimonials

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As a nutritionist, I chose to pursue a Master in International Health to expand my knowledge in public health and global health issues. Work experience prior to the course was important to build upon my strengths and overcome some weaknesses. The theoretical and practical learnings are balanced to improve both knowledge and skills. I particularly deepened knowledge in infectious diseases and developed sound research skills. I feel more confident professionally thanks to the training. In addition, the programme design is adapted to young professionals, the learning topics are diverse and taught by a variety of lecturers which helps sustaining interest throughout the course.

Nora Hobbs from France Nutritionist, UN World Food Programme

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As a nurse in the field of migrants health I worked for the UN Migration Agency (IOM) in many countries, among others Ethiopia,Jordan, Kenya, Haiti, Libya. After 15 years I took the decision to study a Master’s programme to broaden my knowledge. My enrollment at the KIT and the Master in International Health (MIH) helped matching my extensive field experience with the theory.

I followed the core course of this Master’s programme at KIT in Amsterdam, and the rest via distance learning. After my graduation I rejoined IOM in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh with Rohingya refugees as the health programme manager. I benefited tremendously from the knowledge acquired during the MIH. This Masters programme empowered me with the knowledge to perform better.

Mariam Abdelkerim from Chad Health programme manager for the UN Migration Agency

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Master programmes

Netherlands Course on Global Health and Tropical Medicine (NTC) The Netherlands Course on Global Health and Tropical Medicine (NTC) provides essential preparation for health professionals such as medical doctors, nurses and midwives planning to work in low and middle income countries.

The NTC can be taken as a stand-alone course

Course Objectives

or as the core course of the Master of Science in

By following the NTC, you will be able to:

International Health (MIH). In the Netherlands,

• Critically reflect on the collection, analysis and

the NTC forms part of a post-graduate training

appraisal of qualitative and quantitative data

programme for physicians leading to a diploma as

relevant for the improvement of health and

MD Global Health and Tropical Medicine (AIGT).

health care equity.

For more information, go to: www.oigt.nl.

• Identify and analyse interrelated determinants of health and major health concerns of populations in

The NTC is organised by KIT Royal Tropical Institute

a trans-disciplinary perspective in low- and middle-

in collaboration with the Vrije Universiteit Medical

income settings and on global level

Centre (VU) in Amsterdam, the University Hospital of the University of Amsterdam (UvA).

• Propose sustainable improvements of health systems addressing inequities and considering diverse intercultural settings as well as social, legal and ethical responsibilities.

• Describe the role, decision-making process and impact of global health policy actors • Collaborate and clearly communicate in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural setting

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Programme structure The NTC is divided into five modules

1

Introduction Module This module aims to help you to develop learning and communication skills needed for the course and for your future practice. You will examine cultural and international contexts.

2

Social Determinants of Health The factors that have the most significant influence on health are known as social determinants of health. Most of the key determinants lie outside the direct influence of health care, such as gender, education, culture, employment and environment. This module provides you with an overview of these determinants and with the policy tools devised to address them.

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Health Needs and Responses You need knowledge and skills to address the most important diseases and health problems occurring in low- and middle-income countries while having access to limited resources. This module will provide you with an overview of health topics including communicable and non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, and sexual and reproductive health. Because of the limited diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities available in many low and middle income countries, a syndromic approach is often emphasised.

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Basic Research Methods This module familiarises you with quantitative and qualitative research methods and how to critically appraise evidence provided in literature. Basic principles of statistics, epidemiology and study design are discussed here to answer questions such as: which determinants and/ or risk factors of diseases are most important to address? Which intervention has the most impact? A socio-cultural perspective on health, illness and health care, medical anthropology and sociology is used to examine questions such as why patients do or do not seek health care in time.

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Health Systems Health systems around the globe are facing challenges to address demographic changes like population growth, technological developments, and a more assertive demand for quality care. At the same time, many countries already have trouble achieving access for the poor while containing costs.

The emphasis in this module is on the practical implementation of health programmes by the public and private sector (NGOs) and the organisation of health care across the continuum of care including health promotion, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, palliative care and rehabilitation.

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Practical information Your profile

Full-time or part-time study

The NTC is aimed at health professionals, such as

The full-time course takes 14 weeks. If you are not

doctors, nurses and midwives, who are planning

able to take 14 weeks off work, other possibilities

to work in low and middle income countries or

are feasible upon discussion with KIT course

societies.

management. It is also possible to follow one or more selected sessions of the course upon

You may for example be preparing to work in a

discussion.

low and middle income country in a primary health care programme or a district / referral hospital, or you are planning to participate in healthcare projects with non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Admission criteria

Course information

• Medical Doctor degree or Bachelor degree in

Course dates

nursing or Bachelor degree in midwifery.

Spring 2020 (09-03-20 until 12-06-20)

If you have a Bachelor degree in Public Health,

Autumn 2020 (07-09-20 until 11-12-20)

Dentistry, Physiotherapy or Social Science you need to show proven work experience in health

Duration

service delivery.

EC 20 Location

• Two years of relevant work experience, including work experience in low- and

3 months (full-time) KIT Amsterdam

Language

English

Fee (full-time) 2020

€ 6.720

middle-income settings.

Application deadline • Proven proficiency in spoken and written English in form of academic TOEFL or IELTS test is requi-

2 months before the start of the course, 3 months if you need visa

red. See our website for more information and exceptions.

Contact courses@kit.nl Website www.kit.nl/ntc

• Computer literacy is essential, as we use a virtual learning platform in our education.

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Student testimonials

“

I can put in practice the knowledge I gained during the NTC now in Liberia. The interaction with people from different backgrounds and especially people from different cultures was very useful.

It allowed me to adapt quickly in a new environment when I came to Liberia to support the Ebola Outbreak response. The topic of health systems was also useful, since I am using it to support the restoration of health services and rebuilding of health system after Ebola outbreak in Liberia.

Jeremias Naiene, from Mozambique, MIH Currently working in Liberia with United Nations Mission for Ebola emergency response WHO.

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The course in Tropical Medicine (NTC) proved to be very useful during my experience in both Tanzania and Ethiopia. As midwives we have a quite narrow field of work; mainly obstetrics/ midwifery. With the NTC I learned to think of a greater perspective and recognise illnesses like for example tuberculosis and malaria earlier during pregnancy.

Anna Ruth Kuipers from the Netherlands, NTC Working as Senior Midwife, Ethiopia, background in Education in Midwifery

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The NTC is a course which has been a great help in expanding my view on health related issues in a broader perspective. The interactive modules and working together with colleagues from various cultural backgrounds, really helped in obtaining a bigger in-depth understanding of the complexity of development aid and healthcare in different settings. The knowledge and skills I gained helped me to understand underlying problems in my work as a tropical doctor, thereby allowing me to initiate and successfully complete projects with significant impact. Among other things I started up a neonatal intensive care unit and I contributed to reorganizing the supply chain of the hospital I worked in.

Niek Versteegde, The Netherlands Nick followed the NTC as final course for the degree in Tropical Medicine, and was working in Sengerema Hospital in Mwanza, Tanzania.

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Master programmes

Core Course in Public Health The core course in Public Health is a three month course that prepares health managers to use a public health approach to address the problems in country, taking into account epidemiology, health system aspects and broader social determinants of health. The course will prepare you to solve complex public health problems systematically. The course can be taken as a stand-alone course or as part of the (part-time) Master of Science in Public Health.

Programme structure The course consists of 3 parts

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Epidemiology and Statistics Epidemiology is the discipline concerned with describing how disease and ill-health is distributed in populations – in person, place and time – and also tries to answer the question as to why this distribution occurs and how interventions may influence this distribution. Statistics deals with collecting, summarizing, presenting and interpreting data, and using them to develop and test hypotheses.

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Social Determinants of Health The factors that have important influence on health are known as determinants of health. Most of these determinants lie outside the direct influence of health care, such as gender, education, culture, employment and environment. Understanding these factors is important to effectively design and manage interventions in the public health sector.

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Health Systems and Policy Making You will look into the health needs of people, the consequent demand for services and the organisation of health service delivery. What are the factors that influence utilisation of health services and peoples health (care) seeking behavior, especially the poor and other underprivileged groups? This module discusses health systems: their boundaries, actors, functions and goals.

Practical information Course dates

21 September 2020

Unfortunately there are no Orange Knowledge

until 11 December 2020

Programme scholarships available for the core course in Public Health.

Duration

3 months

EC

17

Location

KIT Amsterdam

Language

English

Fee 2020

€ 5.780 19

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Short courses

The advanced courses offered at KIT Royal Tropical Institute are an opportunity for professionals in health and development to further develop their knowledge and skills and broaden their perspectives.

The courses are practical, focused and complete in and of themselves. Courses can be taken as a standalone course, or as part of the Master of Science in Public Health (MPH) or the Master of Science in International Health (MIH). Courses are given in various formats: in classrooms at KIT or where indicated as e-learning courses. We are happy to offer also courses on public health issues in French.

Short Courses on

Health Systems Strengthening Qualitative Methods in Health Systems Research

through the development of your own research

22 January – 7 February 2020 (4 EC)

appraising a research proposal. Attention is also

proposal, through practical exercises, and by

€ 2020, eligible for OKP

paid to enhance the use of research results by

In health systems policy makers, managers

policy makers, managers, health care providers,

and service providers need to be able to

civil society and clients.

select appropriate research methods to better understand and address the problems they

Human Resources for Health

face. This course discusses which methods to

17 – 28 February 2020 (3 EC)

use to answer different health system research

€ 1660, eligible for OKP

questions. The course specifically focuses on

The quality of health service delivery depends to a

qualitative research methods. You will gain

large extent on the availability and performance

experience in each step of the research process

of qualified personnel. Policy makers and managers need to be able to develop adequate policies and strategies, analyse organisational behaviour and identify appropriate leadership

WHO Collaborating Centre for Human Resources for Health

skills.

This course addresses the knowledge and skills required for human resource planning and management. It provides an overview of the situation of HRH from a global perspective and

The World Health Organisation

discusses strategies at country level to address

(WHO) has designated KIT an HRH

health workforce issues. Topics include labour

Collaborating Centre for the training,

market analysis, workforce planning, training,

retention and motivation of health care

strategies to improve retention, motivation and

workers in developing countries.

performance, governance, gender and leadership

As such, KIT conducts research and

and organisational change.

advises countries on policy, planning and capacity development.

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Health Policy and Financing 18 May – 5 June 2020 (4 EC)

Monitoring and Evaluation in a Dynamic Health Environment

€ 2020, eligible for OKP

17 – 28 August 2020 (3 EC)

This module takes an in-depth look at important

€ 2650 (tropEd € 1600), eligible for OKP

issues and current debates in health policy, health

€ 2220 (Early bird: if paid before 1 May 2020)

economics and health financing, such as universal

Monitoring and evaluation skills are essential for

health coverage, decentralisation, the publicprivate

working in a dynamic health environment. Sectoral

mix, international finance of health goods, aid

plans at national, regional and local level require

effectiveness, TRIPS, community participation,

insight to allow informed decision making, planning

health insurance and governance of health

and to facilitate implementation. This course will

systems. As part of this course, you are required to

provide participants with a deeper understanding

critically read and discuss papers on specific health

of the role that M&E plays in all aspects of

policy debates in low and middle income countries;

the health system. Course participants will

and write a policy brief. Examples include feasibility

examine contextual changes such as the new aid

of national insurance systems, the role of private

architecture and multistakeholder environments

sector and contracting arrangements, and the

and its implications for M&E. Emphasis will be put

relationship between decentralisation and health

on identifying appropriate M&E and information

systems performance and equity.

management approaches to be used in developing countries. Rational data collection for optimal

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Suivi et Évaluation de la Santé dans un Contexte Dynamique (Cours en français)

usefulness while imposing minimal burden on staff

Voir p. 26 pour la description de ce cours et

given to making M&E systems equity aware and to

d’autres cours enseignés en français.

balance the ethical aspects of an evaluation.

“

will also be highlighted. Finally special attention is

The M&E course was a great eye opener in the role of M&E across all the elements of the health system. The key concepts that I was introduced to such as the theory of change have been of tremendous help in conceptualization, implementation and evaluation of programs in my day to day work. The classes were engaging, practical and were greatly enriched by the wide experience of the lecturers and interaction with students from different backgrounds and cultures.

Judy Gichuki from Kenya Currently working as a Sub-County team lead in the Nairobi County Health Services Department.

Short Courses on

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, including HIV and AIDS Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, including HIV and AIDS

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Policy, Governance and Financing

9 – 27 March 2020 (4,5 EC)

18 May – 5 June 2020 (4 EC)

€ 2170, eligible for OKP

€ 2020, eligible for OKP

Driven by international call for a more inclusive,

What are the key issues in the good governance of

human rights-based and gendered approaches,

sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)

there is a shift in addressing the range of issues

responses, including HIV? How can one negotiate

in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) that affect

the complex political and financial terrain when

women and men at all stages in their lives.

developing policies and strategic plans?

This course explores the causes, consequences

Maternal health, family planning, adolescent

and patterns of SRH issues including: sexual

health, safe abortion and HIV, and the policies and

health, family planning, infertility, maternal and

strategies that address these, are among the most

newborn health, abortion, adolescent health, child

internationalised and to some extent politicised of

marriage, menstrual health, sex work, gender

all health issues. In this course, you identify SRHR-

based violence and HIV and AIDS. It also discusses

related international agreements, development

key considerations for SRHR and HIV policy and

commitments and financial mechanisms, and

practice such as gender, rights, sexuality, disability,

analyse how these influence national policies and

stigma, ethics and mental health promotion.

plans and vice versa. You will perform an SRHR

Throughout the course, there is a focus on

strategic policy review from a multi-stakeholder

marginalised and vulnerable groups in various

perspective, addressing governance and financing

contexts, including emergency and fragile settings.

structures and their implications for planning and managing the responses.

Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights: Organising Effective Responses 14 April – 6 May 2020 (4,5 EC)

Santé et Droits Sexuels et Reproductifs (Cours en français)

€ 2170, eligible for OKP

Voir p. 26 pour la description de ce cours et d’autres

Improving equitable access to and quality of sexual

cours enseignés en français.

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and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) related services, including HIV and AIDS services, continues to be high on the global public health agenda.

This course builds on current evidence to critically identify and analyse responses across the health system, including in emergency and fragile state settings. It also discusses equity, voice, accountability and participation in the organisation of responses and services, with a focus on making services equitably accessible to marginalised groups and key populations. This will enable you to translate principles of sound SRHR responses, into practice.

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Short Courses on

Health Systems in Fragile and Conflict-affected Environments Analysing Disrupted Health Systems in Countries in Crisis € 2000 (tropEd € 1600), eligible for OKP

E-learning: Rebuilding Disrupted Health Systems - Developing Context-Specific Strategies for Health Care Policies, Implementation and Governance

€ 1690 (Early Bird: if payment made before

30 March – 19 June 2020 (5 EC)

27 April 2020)

€ 1940 (tropEd € 1550), eligible for OKP

Protracted crises have several severe impacts on

€ 1800 (Early bird: if payment made before

health and health systems. Understanding the

1 February 2020)

context and these impacts will help find ways for

This e-learning course strengthens your ability

improvement. This course provides participants

to address health system challenges in complex

with an approach to analyse disrupted health

emergencies and fragile states. To prepare you

systems, both looking at key challenges as well

for improving these challenging situations we will

as opportunities for addressing the main

analyse health system policies, politics, roles and

weaknesses. The course makes extensive use

strategies of key actors, and human rights policies.

of case studies, learning from successes and

This will enable you to develop context-specific

failures from countries in crises. Participants will

strategies for rebuilding disrupted health systems.

also analyse the international aid system in these

This is a part-time programme which takes

contexts and formulate recommendations for

approximately 12.5 hours of online study per week.

adequate health sector recovery strategies.

This e-learning course is especially interesting if

17 – 28 August 2020 in Amsterdam (4 EC)

you want to develop your professional skills, but

“

you cannot leave your job or home for extended

As Emergency Manager working for WHO in North East Nigeria, The ADHS course was very relevant to the Humanitarian and Development Nexus as it was tailored towards understanding and analyzing the disrupted health Systems in various countries. I also found meeting colleagues from different parts of the world very valuable. I can recommend this course (ADHS) to others colleagues working in disrupted health systems all over the world.

Dr Collins Owili , ADHS Emergency Manager, World Health

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Organisation Nigeria

periods of time.

WHO Collaborating Centre or Health Systems in Fragile and Conflict-affected contexts The World Health Organisation (WHO) has designated KIT Health as WHO Collaborating Centre for Health Systems in Fragile and Conflict-affected Contexts.

Short Courses on

Disease Management Control Strategies for Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases 14 April – 6 May 2020 (4,5 EC)

Good Epidemiological Practice: Design, Implementation and Analysis of Global Health Studies

€ 2170, eligible for OKP

16 – 20 December 2019 (1,5 EC)

Disease control refers to a broad package of

€ 750 (tropEd € 500)

strategies for controlling diseases, from primary

Epidemiology is the cornerstone of global health.

prevention, health promotion, and health

It shapes policy decisions and evidence-based

legislation to screening for early detection,

practice by identifying disease risk factors and

treatment and rehabilitation. In order to choose

preventive healthcare targets. Most epidemiological

the right strategies it is necessary to understand

findings are genuine and make an important

the context in which a disease arises, the factors

contribution to global health, but some findings are

contributing to its spread and the natural course

obtained from ill-designed, poorly implemented,

of the disease. In this course, a number of

inappropriately analysed or selectively reported

communicable and non-communicable (NCD)

studies. This course aims to provide students with

diseases, are used as models to demonstrate

the skills and knowledge needed to critically appraise

different aspects and principles of disease control.

epidemiological practice in global health, as a basis

A variety of diseases relevant to public health are

for sound decision making. The course will have

discussed, such as malaria, tuberculosis, cancer

a strong focus on the emerging themes of good

and mental health, in addition to nutrition and

epidemiological practice within the boarder debate of

refugee health care. Part of this course is carried

reproducibility crisis in science.

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out throught interactive learning in our virtual learning environment.

Using GIS for Global Health 22 June – 3 July 2020 (3 EC) € 2050, eligible for OKP € 1620 (Early bird: if payment made before 27 March 2020) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provide tools for planning and monitoring of health interventions and disease control activities.

GIS can be applied to improve health care delivery in disease control programmes. In this course you will learn how to use GIS to identify patterns of disease in time and place and to assess public access to health care services. Emphasis will also be given to geo-visualise Health Management Information for advocacy purposes and to monitor and evaluate programme performance.

Case studies and lectures will address a wide range

“

This course was an opportunity to widen my knowledge on how to handle NCDs and to get an update on control strategies for communicable diseases. The module consisted of lectures, group work, self-study and online study. I had a wonderful time in Amsterdam, met people from different parts of the world with different experiences related to communicable and noncommunicable diseases.

Tessy Fautsch from Luxemburg, followed CCND as part of the MIH.

of infectious diseases, including water-born and

Working as medical coordinator for MSF

sexually transmitted diseases.

in projects around the world.

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Nouveau

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Cours de Santé Publique en Français

Après avoir mené à terme pendant des années des cours de santé publique en anglais avec grand succès, le KIT offre désormais des cours entièrement en français grâce à nos experts francophones. Les cours se déroulent au cœur d’Amsterdam dans les bâtiments historiques du KIT. Nos experts ont plusieurs années d’expériences en Afrique francophone et les partenaires locaux ont longtemps exprimés leurs désirs de parfaire leurs capacités de suivi & évaluation. C’est donc en réponse à la demande de nos partenaires d’Afrique francophone que ces cours ont été développés.

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Suivi et Évaluation de la Santé dans un Contexte Dynamique

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Santé et Droits Sexuels et Reproductifs 9 – 20 Mars 2020 (3 EC)

17 – 28 Août 2020 (3 EC)

€ 2050 frais de scolarité normaux et pour/

€ 2650, frais de scolarité normaux et pour

titulaires de bourses OKP

titulaires de bourses OKP

La Santé et les Droits Sexuels et Reproductifs

€ 2220 (Early bird, frais de scolarité en avance:

(SDSR) sont une question de santé publique et

si payé avant le 1er Mai 2020)

droits humains. En plus d’assurer l’accès universel

Les compétences de Suivi & Évaluation (S&E, ou

et équitable à des services de santé sexuelle et

M&E en anglais) sont des outils essentiels pour

reproductive de qualité, l’avancement de la SDSR

agir dans un environnement dynamique dans

nécessite également l’adoption d’une perspective de

le secteur du développement. Ces compétences

genre, une approche basée sur les droits et prendre

appuient la prise de décision et permettent

en compte l’influence des facteurs socioéconomiques

d’augmenter l’impact d’un projet en maximisant

et culturels. Cela inclut la prise en compte des besoins

les opportunités d’apprentissage disponibles.

spécifiques de certaines populations comme les

Ce cours est destiné aux cadres supérieurs qui

jeunes et adolescents ou les personnes avec diverses

sont pleinement engagés dans la planification,

orientations sexuelles et identités de genre.

la gestion, et l’évaluation des réformes du secteur de la santé dans les pays en voie de

Ce cours explore les principes clés de la SDSR au

développement. Ces cadres supérieurs peuvent

travers de différentes thématiques comme la santé

être des employés dans les Ministères de la

sexuelle, la santé prénatale, périnatale et de post-

Santé, ils peuvent travailler dans des ambassades,

partum, l’avortement sécurisé, la sexualité des

organisations internationales, ou organisations

jeunes et adolescentes, la grossesse précoce, le

non gouvernementales qui coopèrent avec les

mariage précoce et violences sexuelles et basées

Ministères de la Santé sur les réformes actuelles du

sur le genre. Le cours aborde également les moyens

secteur de santé.

d’améliorer l’accès équitable aux services de santé sexuel et reproductif et de VIH pour les populations défavorisées, en discutant qualité, voix, responsabilité

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et participation.

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Tailor-made Training and other services

Tailor-made Training (TMT)

Our approach

All KIT courses can also be organised as tailor-made

To achieve meaningful change, we take into

training and adapted to the need of the client.

consideration the perspectives of rights, equity,

Each organisation faces context specific challenges

participation and gender equality. We use a

and opportunities in the changing field of global

highly innovative demand-driven and tailor-made

health. Contrary to regular courses, the tailor-made

approach. Our methods are always adapted to

training programmes are specifically designed to

local contexts and respond to the priorities defined

address the unique objectives and capacities of your

by the stakeholders and partners we work with.

organisation. We offer tailor-made training to clients such as educational and research institutes, NGOs

Focus areas of our health related work

and local or national governments and ministries

• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

across the globe. Tailor-made courses can be held

• Human Resources for Health (HRH)

in the Netherlands or in-country or via e-learning.

• Health Governance and Financing • Data for disease control

KIT’s other health related work Through capacity building and institutional support

• Health Systems in Fragile and Conflict-affected Contexts

KIT contributes to improving access to quality health services and strengthening health systems

If you would like to learn more about our projects

all around the world. We do this working together

and our work visit www.kit.nl/health or contact

with local and national governments, national and

us at health@kit.nl

international organisations and educational institutes. We employ many of our skills and techniques for: action research, impact evaluation, policy development assistance, technical advice and capacity building programs.

KIT’s Mission: Knowledge for a Sustainable World KIT Royal Tropical Institute is an independent centre of expertise and education for sustainable development. We assist governments, NGOs and private corporations around the world to build inclusive and sustainable societies, informing best practices and measuring their impact. Guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, our work focuses on health care, gender, economic development and intercultural cooperation.

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General Information

General Information

Practical information Requirements

European Credit (EC)

For classroom based courses, course materials

The EC, through the European Credit Transfer

are offered digitally, and a virtual platform is

System facilitates transfer of course credits

used to share audio-visual resources and content.

between institutions at the same academic level.

Online repositories are used for learning material;

A study work load of 28 hours of formal teaching

laptops and/or tablets are required.

and private study is equivalent to one EC credit point. Advanced Courses followed at KIT can thus

Financial assistance

be followed independently, as part of the KIT or

The arrangement of financial support to cover

tropEd Master programmes, but also as part of

all study costs is the responsibility of the applicant.

another master programme if agreed previously

Some candidates are sponsored by their own

with your home institution and KIT.

governments, universities or employers while others apply for a fellowship.

Accommodation There is a severe shortage of student

Visit www.kit.nl/fellowships as a start

accommodation in Amsterdam and participants

in your search for scholarships.

are advised to contact KIT for information.

KIT will secure accommodation for participants

Orange Knowledge Programme

with an OKP fellowship and assist others in their

For a number of courses there are scholarships

search for housing. Master students looking for

available from the Orange Knowledge Programme

accommodation should make the request to KIT

(OKP).

before 1 May.

Visa requirements Application deadlines

Most EU or EFTA citizens do not need a visa to enter

Upcoming OKP deadlines for courses in

the Netherlands. Participants from other countries

Spring 2020: July 2019, October 2019.

must obtain a visa or residence permit to the

OKP deadlines for Master Programmes 2020:

Netherlands. KIT will assist with this.

March 2020.

Insurance requirements Visit www.kit.nl/okp for the new OKP deadlines

Course participants and accompanying dependents

in 2020, the list of courses, more information,

are required by Dutch law to have health-, accident

application procedures, eligible countries and

and third party- insurance. KIT can assist with

specific deadlines per course.

arranging insurance. For information on accommodation, visa and insurance requirements go to our website, www.kit.nl/study and see

Location

under practical information.

Unless otherwise noted, classes are held at KIT in Amsterdam or through our online platform.

KIT is located in the heart of Amsterdam on beautiful historical premises.

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General Information

Application & Admission criteria The application package is due two months before the start of the course Read the specific application procedure, admission criteria and required documents for each course on our website: www.kit.nl/study

Please upload your application online: http://application.kit.nl

Please note that for the Master programmes proof of English proficiency in form of academic test TOEFL or IELTS is compulsory. A minimum written TOEFL score of 550, iBT TOEFL score of 80, computer based TOEFL score of 213, or an IELTS academic score of 6.0 is required. See our website for more information and exceptions.

After having fulfilled the course entry requirements you will receive a letter of conditional admission, admitting you to the course provided that financing can be arranged. Once you have secured financial support you will receive a definitive letter of admission.

Admission criteria for Advanced courses: Academic training or professional qualification in a relevant area.

Read the specific admission criteria per course on our website. General requirements are two to five years of relevant work experience in a related area, including experience in management or planning in low-and middle-income countries.

Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Admission criteria for Master programmes: See course description on website for specific admission requirements.

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General Information

Impressions of Student Life at KIT

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Course Calendar Name course

Start date

End date

Period

EC

Coursefee

Location

• MPH Track in Health Systems Policy and Management*

14/09/2020

03/09/2021

1 year

60

EUR 17700

Amsterdam

• MPH Track in Sexual and Reproductive Health*

14/09/2020

03/09/2021

1 year

60

EUR 17700

Amsterdam

Part-time: Master of Science in Public Health

14/09/2020

1-3 years

part-time

60

EUR 18350

Amsterdam

Core Course in Public Health

21/09/2020

11/12/2020

3 months

17

EUR 5780

Amsterdam

Master of Science in International Health

09/09/2019

04/09/2020

1 year or part-time

60

See website

Amsterdam and optionally elsewhere

09/03/2020

1 to 5 years

part-time

60

See website

Amsterdam and optionally elsewhere

07/09/2020

03/09/2021

1 year or part-time

60

See website

Amsterdam and optionally elsewhere

09/09/2019

13/12/2019

3 months

20

EUR 6590

Amsterdam

09/03/2020

12/06/2020

3 months

20

EUR 6720

Amsterdam

07/09/2020

11/12/2020

3 months

20

EUR 6720

Amsterdam

NEW: Good epidemiological practice: design, implementation and analysis of global health studies

16/12/2019

20/12/2019

1 week

1,5

EUR 750

Amsterdam

Qualitative Methods in Health Systems Research*

22/01/2020

07/02/2020

2,5 weeks

4

EUR 2020

Amsterdam

Human Resources for Health*

17/02/2020

28/02/2020

2 weeks

3

EUR 1660

Amsterdam

NEW: Santé et droits sexuels et reproductifs*

09/03/2020

20/03/2020

2 semaines

3

EUR 2050

Amsterdam

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights including HIV and AIDS*

09/03/2020

27/03/2020

3 weeks

4,5

EUR 2170

Amsterdam

Control Strategies for Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases*

14/04/2020

06/05/2020

3 weeks

4,5

EUR 2170

Amsterdam

Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights: Organizing Effective Responses*

14/04/2020

06/05/2020

2,5 weeks

4,5

EUR 2170

Amsterdam

Health Policy and Financing*

18/05/2020

05/06/2020

2,5 weeks

4

EUR 2020

Amsterdam

Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights: Policy, Governance and Financing*

18/05/2020

05/06/2020

3 weeks

4

EUR 2020

Amsterdam

Using GIS for Global Health*

22/06/2020

03/07/2020

2 weeks

3

EUR 1620 (Early Bird) EUR 2050

Amsterdam

Analysing Disrupted Health Systems in countries in crisis*

17/08/2020

28/08/2020

2 weeks

4

EUR 1690 (Early Bird) EUR 2000

Amsterdam

Monitoring and Evaluation in a dynamic health environment*

17/08/2020

28/08/2020

2 weeks

3

EUR 2220 (Early Bird) EUR 2650

Amsterdam

Suivi et Évaluation de la santé dans un contexte dynamique*

17/08/2020

28/08/2020

2 semaines

3

EUR 2220 (Early Bird) EUR 2650

Amsterdam

30-03-2020

19-06-2020

3 months

5

EUR 1800 (Early Bird) EUR 1940

E-learning

Master programmes Master of Science in Public Health (MPH/ICHD)*

Netherlands Course on Global Health and Tropical Medicine (NTC)

Advanced courses

E-learning courses Rebuilding Disrupted Health Systems – developing context-specific strategies for health care policies, implementation and governance*

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