Help make a difference: Study at KIT in 2020!

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20 Dec 2019

Are you a health professional wanting to make positive contributions to health care in low- and middle-income countries in 2020? Work on improving healthcare at all levels? Implement health strategies and health interventions? Fight epidemics such as Malaria, HIV/AIDS and Ebola? Work on strengthening health systems in fragile settings, improve maternal and child health?

Get updated on latest developments in global health, come and study a master’s degree or short course on public or global health at KIT Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Please find below a selection of our upcoming courses and scholarship opportunities available in 2020.

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Masters Programmes in 2020

Our masters programmes are an opportunity for health and development professionals to further develop your competencies in specific areas related to global health.

Master in International Health (MIH)
Course dates: start dates 9 March 2020 or 7 September 2020. Full-time or part-time option possible (1 up to 5 years)

The aim of the MIH is to develop the capacity of health professionals working at the interface of international organisations and national health systems.

Netherlands Course in Global Health and Tropical Medicine (NTC) (core course MIH or stand-alone course,)
Course dates: 9 March – 12 June 2020 or 7 September – 11 December 2020 (given twice a year)

This course provides essential preparation for health professionals such as medical doctors, nurses and midwives planning to work in low and middle income countries.

Master of Public Health/International Course in Health Development
Course dates: 14 September 2020 – 3 September 2021

This annual 12-month programme is organised by KIT Royal Tropical Institute and the VU Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Participants can choose from the following study tracks:
- MPH – Track in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
- MPH – Track in Health Systems Policy and Management
  (Attention: The MPH programme is eligible for scholarships from the Orange Knowledge Programme, See more information below)

Core course Public Health
Course dates: 21 September – 11 December 2020

This 3 month course prepares health managers to use a public health approach to address the problems in their country, taking into account epidemiology, health system aspects and broader social determinants of health.

NEW Part-time Master of Public Health
If you cannot leave your home/job for one full year, it is now possible to study the MPH programme in parts, divided over 2-3 years.

Short courses in 2020

We are happy to inform you of a number of upcoming courses on a wide range of topics. The short courses can be taken as a stand-alone course or as part of one of our Master’s programmes.

Courses on Health Systems Strengthening

Qualitative Methods in Health Systems Research
Course dates: 22 January – 7 February 2020

Participants gain experience in each step of the qualitative research process and learn ways to enhance the utilisation of research results.
Human Resources for Health
Course dates: 17 – 28 February 2020

This course provides knowledge and skills that health care managers, policy makers and planners need for human resource management. It discusses strategies at country and workplace level to address health workforce issues.

Health Policy and Financing
Course dates: 18 May – 5 June 2020

An in-depth look at important issues and current debates in health policy, health economics and health financing, taking into account the diverse profit and not for profit systems.

(E-learning) Rebuilding Disrupted Health Systems – developing context-specific strategies for health care policies, implementation and governance
Course dates: 30 March – 19 June 2020.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) in a dynamic health environment
Course dates: 17 – 28 August 2020

Provides a deeper understanding of the role that M&E plays in all aspects of the health system, with a broad range of tools and methods. (Eligible for OKP scholarship, read more below)

Suivi et Evaluation de la Sante dans un contexte dynamique (M&E course in French)
Course dates: 17 – 28 August 2020
(Eligible for OKP scholarship, read more below)

Analysing Disrupted Health Systems in Countries in Crisis
Course dates: 17 – 28 August 2020

Organised jointly with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Save the Children, and the World Health Organisation (WHO). (Eligible for OKP scholarship, read more below)

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

Sexual and Reproductive health and Rights including HIV and AIDS
Course dates: 9 -27 March 2020

This course explores key principles of SRHR practice across a range of content areas. It also explores key considerations for SRHR and HIV policy and practices.

Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights: Organising Effective Responses
Course dates: 14 April – 6 May 2020

This course builds on current evidence to critically identify and analyse responses across the health system, including emergency and fragile state settings. It also focuses on making services equitable accessible to marginalised groups and key populations.

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Policy, Governance and Financing
Course dates: 18 May – 5 June 2020

In this course participants become acquainted with the policy instruments, governance mechanisms and financial structures related to SRHR.

NEW: Santé et Droits Sexuels et Reproductifs (in FRENCH)
Course dates: 9 – March 2020
Ce cours explore les principes clés de la SDSR à travers différents thèmes.

Courses on Disease Management

Control Strategies for Infectious and non-communicable diseases
Course dates: 14 April – 6 May 2020

In this course a number of communicable and non-communicable diseases are used as models to demonstrate different aspects and principles of disease control.

Using GIS for Global Health
Course dates: 22 June – 3 July 2020

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.

Scholarships Orange Knowledge Programme

Upcoming application period: Winter 2020

The Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP), funded by The Netherlands aims to advance the capacity, knowledge and quality of both individuals and institutions of higher and vocational education. Talented health professionals from 53 eligible OKP countries can apply for a full scholarship to study a Master’s programme or advanced course at KIT.

List courses OKP application period winter 2020:

For the following programmes there are scholarships available from the OKP. Follow the links below for more information on each course and apply directly to your course of choice through our online application system. You have to apply separately for the OKP scholarship.

Master of Public Health/International Course in Health Development
Course dates: 14 September 2020 – 3 September 2021
This annual 12-month programme is organised by KIT Royal Tropical Institute and the VU Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Participants can choose from the following study tracks:
- MPH – Track in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
- MPH – Track in Health Systems Policy and Management

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) in a dynamic health environment
Course dates: 17 – 28 August 2020

This course will provide participants with a deeper understanding of the role that M&E plays in all aspects of the health system, and with a broad range of tools and methods to be used in the health sector in developing countries.

Suivi et Evaluation de la Sante dans un contexte dynamique (M&E course in French)
Course dates: 17 – 28 August 2020
Analysing Disrupted Health Systems in Countries in Crisis
Course dates: 17 – 28 August 2020

This course focuses on the analysis of health systems in countries affected by, or recovering from, protracted crisis. It is organised jointly with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Save the Children, and the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Application period Orange Knowledge Programme Scholarship

If you want to apply for a scholarship from the Orange Knowledge Programme, make sure you first apply for academic admission to KIT.

Deadline KIT Royal Tropical Institute for academic admission (if applying for OKP): as soon as possible but at the latest by 24 February 2020
Registration period OKP: 5 February – 17 March 2020

Attention: the list of eligible countries for OKP has changed recently. If you are a health professional from one of the 53 eligible OKP countries we strongly encourage you to apply for an OKP scholarship!

Visit our OKP scholarship page for more information on the eligibility requirements, the 53 eligible countries, detailed regulations and application instructions.

It is also possible to apply for the above courses with other funding. For application instructions, follow the links to the course of your interest.

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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, while measuring their impact.

Guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, our work focuses on health, gender, economic development and intercultural cooperation.

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Sustainable Economic Development, Gender and Health Projects
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Health Professionals trained at KIT
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