Research Methodology Training Course (RMTC)
-------------------------------------------

1-20 September 2003

Centre for Social Science and Medicine (SOSMED)
in collaboration with the Institute of Public Health
University of Dar es Salaam

The Centre for Social Science and Medicine in collaboration with the Insti-
tute of Public Health University of Dar es Salaam, is offering a three-week
Research Methodology training course for people involved in health research
and health related activities. The objective of this course is to equip /
strengthen the research capacity of participants in order to facilitate de-
velopment of a holistic approach to health related problems in developing
countries. Specifically upon successful completion of the course graduates
will be able to:

* Understand the relevance of social science and medicine in issues of health
in Africa.
* Acquire knowledge and skills in generating health related data that can in-
fluence decisions at local level.
* Design and conduct relevant priority research in health.
* Perform appropriate data analysis interpret the findings and make appropri-
ate recommendations.
* Disseminate research findings through appropriate means to various audi-
ences.

Course Syllabus
RMTC will cover the following areas of study:
* Research proposal development;
* Integrated Quantitative and Qualitative Research methods;
* Data processing, analysis, presentation and interpretation, this includes
the use of computers in data analysis;
* Dissemination of research findings;
* Research ethics.

Teaching Methodology
The training process will follow the format of research proposal development
and implementation starting with problem identification through the different
stages. The process will emphasize the integration of qualitative and quanti-
tative research techniques. Topics will be introduced through lectures fol-
lowed by discussions and group presentations where necessary. In and out of
class practical sessions will complement the theory. The medium of instruc-
tion will be English.

Course Venue
In order to facilitate maximum concentration and working beyond official
hours by the participants, the RMTC will be a residential course and will be
conducted in Dar es Salaam.

Eligibility
* The course is open to people who are engaged in health related activities
these include but not limited to: Members of the regional or district health
management team, health planners, medical and dental officers, assistant
medical officers, district planning personnel, health officers, social wel-
fare workers, DMO's, health project coordinators or other personnel working
in health related interventions.

* Academic and non-academic staff of institutions of higher learning involved
in health related research or who intend to carry out research in health re-
lated fields.

Funding
The total cost of the course is US$ 1,370, which is broken down as follows:
* Tuition fees US$ 770
* Accommodation for 21 days US$ 300
* Out of pocket allowance for 21 days US$ 300

The course organizers will make accommodation arrangements, to allow for ade-
quate interaction for completion of assigned tasks.

Enquires
Further information about the course can be obtained from the course direc-
tor:

Course Director (SOSMED RMTC 2002)
PO Box 65015
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tel: +255-22-215-3371
Fax: +255-22-215-1238
mailto:[email protected] [2]

Individuals wishing to apply for the course should fill in the following ap-
plication form and send it to the course director using the address indicated
above.

The application form should be accompanied with the applicant's curriculum
vitae, potential sources of funds and a letter of intent explaining how the
applicant will benefit from the course.

The deadline for submission of applications is 31st May 2003. Selected candi-
dates will be notified within one month of the deadline.

--
APPLICATION FORM

Name of applicant:
Qualifications:
Contact address
Postal:
Tel.:
Fax:
e-mail:

Current Employment status/ Affiliation
Name and address of employer (indicate if self employed)

Research interests:

I am currently involved in the following
research projects/interventions:

I will be able to secure funding from:

Please enclose an updated CV