RATIONALE
HIV/AIDS is one of the greatest challenges facing the world today. In the last decade, the world of work has been recognized as a key arena where the battle against HIV/AIDS could be carried out. It is therefore important that employees know how to respond. This course is designed for employees to understand the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS in the context of the applica- tion of the ILO, SADC and National code of practice on HIV/AIDS so as to shape workplace policies and programmes to combat HIV/AIDS.
PURPOSE
The aim of this course is to equip employees with the basicย knowledge and skills to be able to manage HIV/AIDS in theย workplace as well as the stigma that follows through.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course, participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the HIV/AIDS situation in Botswana;
- Show understanding of the country policy and legal framework in managing HIV/AIDS in the workplace;
- Evaluate the effectiveness of current policies;
- Show an understanding of the HIV/AIDS Code of Good Practice at the workplace;
- Apply the ILO, SADC and the National Code on HIV/AIDS at the workplace;
- Develop workplace HIV/AIDS policies.
COURSE CONTENT
DURATION
TARGET GROUP
- Understanding HIV/ AIDS situation in Botswana
- Evaluation of HIV/
AIDS policies - Application of the ILO, SADC and the national code on HIV/AIDS
- Promoting a
non-discriminatory environment - Assessing the impact of HIV/AIDS in the workplace
- Work place HIV/ AIDS support pro- grammes
- Develop workplace
HIV/AIDS policies
2 Days
- HR personnel
- Supervisors
- Managers
- Health and safety reps
- Shop Stewards
- Performance Improvement officers