“Healthcare professionals have the power to share their experiences on the ground with their peers, with their clientele, and (local) governments to assist with the strengthening of health systems.”
Training for healthcare professionals
This training has been developed for all healthcare professionals who are passionate about not only influencing the health of individuals, but also of entire communities and populations. Healthcare professionals have the power to share their experiences on the ground with key stakeholders, including their peers, community leaders, and the Ministry of Health, to assist with the strengthening of health systems.
“I can now be a good advocate working with YPLHIV (young people living with HIV) to change their lives, by speaking up, drawing the community’s attention to important issues and influencing change in policies, behaviors, practices and public perceptions.”- Health counsellor in Zimbabwe”
Modules and focus areas
The e-learning program consists of 5 modules focusing on advocacy tools and strategies, as well as in-depth knowledge on SRHR and HIV integration.
- Healthcare professionals and advocates
- Communication and facilitation skills
- Reaching out to and engaging with adolescents
- Sexual and reproductive health and HIV integration
- Advocacy in action
The e-learning program contains globally accepted, evidence-based information and guidelines. The information and guidelines are reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for the country where the e-learning is offered. Adaptations to the content that was provided by the original authors are made by local experts in co-operation with Paediatric and Adolescent Treatment Africa (PATA).