Call for Application: Evidence Based Practice and Critical Appraisal Workshop at MUHAS (3-5 March 2014)

Once Again, the Directorate of Library Services at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) in collaboration with Information and Training Center for Africa (ITOCA) and Elsevier Foundation are organizing a workshop on Evidence Based Practice and Critical Appraisal from 3-5 March 2014.

VENUE: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

COURSE STRUCTURE

The workshop will be conducted over three days (3 – 5 March, 2014). The workshop will comprise lectures delivered in a classroom setting, hands-on exercises, group work and individual practical work delivered both physically and through video conference facilities 

CONTENT

This three-day workshop will introduce you to evidence based practice and critical appraisal techniques and equip you with skills in using web 2.0 tools to enhance and improve evidence based health care, collaborative work and knowledge sharing within your organization and with stakeholders, and increase the level of innovation within your organisation.

FUNDING AND FINANCE

This course is supported and funded by Elsevier Foundation. The sponsorship for successful applicants will cover the cost of registration, light refreshments and lunches for each participant. A small allowance to cover the accommodation costs shall be given to participants from outside Dar es salaam.

PARTICIPATION

The course is open to researchers, lecturers, library and information professionals, health care professionals, and graduate students from institutions involved in medical and health sciences. Specifically, participants are expected to come from relevant government ministries, Non-Governmental Organizations, universities and faculties of medical and health sciences. The language of instruction is English. No basic computer and internet modules will be covered during the workshop.

APPLICATION FORM

Please fill in the form and let your immediate supervisor sign the form to confirm that your organization authorizes you to attend the Evidence based Practice Workshop- 3 – 5 March 2014

The application form is available at MUHAS website

Please return the application to the email address below by 31st  January, 2014

- Charles Marwa, Tel: 0713422199

-  Also copy to:

Kesia Rad - 0752044896,

- Email: librarymuhas@gmail.com, and library@muhas.ac.tz

The Workshop Coordinator will be happy to answer any questions about the workshop or participant attendance. 

A WORKSHOP ON ADVANCED TECHNIQUES ON OLINE INFORMATION RETRIEVAL FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS AT MUHAS ON FRIDAY, 29TH NOV.2013

TARGET GROUP: POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS AT MUHAS
TIME: 02:00 – 05:00PM
DATE: 29TH NOVEMBER, 2013
VENUE: MUHAS LIBRARY ICT LAB. 2ND FLOOR.

The following concepts will be covered;

1. Online information search strategies
2. HINARI and PubMed

You can register your name at the Special reserve, room no. 14
OR Secretary’s office room no. 7. Library building ground floor.

For Details Contact: Charles Marwa, Mobile: 0713422199 Email: librarymuhas@gmail.com
Semeni Mshana, Mobile: 0765 399 760 or 0717 722 168

Participants attending 3days workshop organized by MUHAS and ITOCA from South Africa from 4th -6th November 2013 at MUHAS Library