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Friday, June 26, 2015

Evidence based practice workshop at MUHAS, Tanzania 10-12 August 2015

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  10-12 August 2015
 
VENUE: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

MODE OF DELIVERY: Face to face, video conference and hands-on practice
 
COURSE STRUCTURE
The workshop will be conducted over three days (10-12 August 2015). 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 evidencebased 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.
 
Please contact the undersigned to get the application form and return the application form to the email address below before 31th July, 2015
-
William J Mviombo
Also copy to:  Tatu Majaliwa, +255716777836

Thursday, June 11, 2015

CALL FOR APPLICATION: A WORKSHOP ON INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORY AND WEB 2.0 TECHNOLOGIES TO ENHANCE TEACHING, RESEARCH AND COLLABORATION

Invitation to attend the “INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORY AND WEB 2.0 TECHNOLOGIES TO ENHANCE TEACHING, RESEARCH AND COLLABORATION” training workshop organized by the Directorate of Library Services (MUHAS)

 Target group: Faculty members at MUHAS

Date: Thursday, 25th to Friday, 26th June, 2015

 Time: 2.00pm- 5.00 pm Venue: Library Computer Lab, MUHAS

 The workshop will cover the following topics:
• How to upload research outputs to MUHAS repository.
• Evidence based databases TRIP, Cochrane.
• Use of technologies for teaching Web 2.0 drop box, G-Drive including Googledocs, Google forms.
• Access and search relevant open access resources for health

NOTE: Interested participants have to register to - Mariam Hashim 0653-596815, E-mail: librarymuhas@gmail.com - William Mviombo 0684-236649, E-mail: librarymuhas@gmail.com

Participants are required to come with their laptops during the training workshop.

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

ADVANCED ONLINE SEARCHES AND WEB 2.0 TECHNOLOGIES TRAINING WORKSHOP

Invitation to attend the “ADVANCED ONLINE 

SEARCHES AND WEB 2.0 TECHNOLOGIES” training 

workshop organized by the Directorate of Library 

Services (MUHAS)


Target group: Postgraduate Students at MUHAS
 
Date:Monday, 22nd to Tuesday 23th June 2015

 

Time: 2.00pm- 5.00 pm
 
Venue: Library Computer Lab, MUHAS


NOTE:Interested participants have to register for 

the workshop at Library room 7 or contact Mr.

William at 0684236649/ 0713236649 and

participants are required to come with their laptops

during the training workshop.

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Evidence based practice workshop at MUHAS, Tanzania 8-10 June 2015

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  8-10 June 2015
 
VENUE: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

MODE OF DELIVERY: Face to face, video conference and hands-on practice
 
COURSE STRUCTURE
The workshop will be conducted over three days (8-10 June 2015). 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 evidencebased 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.
 
Please contact the undersigned to get the application form and return the application form to the email address below before 30th May, 2015
-
William J Mviombo
Also copy to:  Tatu Majaliwa, +255716777836,

Friday, March 27, 2015


LIST OF NEW BOOKS AVAILABLE AT MUHAS LIBRARY
(27th MARCH, 2015)
S/No
TITLE
AUTHOR
YEAR
COPY#
1
Therapeutic strategies in acute exacerbations in COPD
Cazzola, M.
2009
1
2
Angiogenesis and  anti-angiogenesis in hematological maligancies
Ribatti, Domenico
2014
1
3
Business administration and finance
Bickel, Linda
2009
1
4
Principles and practice of research in midwifery
Cluett, Elizabeth R.
2006
1
5
Professional accountability in social care and health
Kline, Roger
2012
1
6
Case studies for ethics in academic research in the social sciences
Flynn, Leisa R.
2013
1
7
E-learning skills
Clarke, Alan
2008
1
8
Essentials of paediatrics
Thalange, Nandu
2013
1
9
Davidson's principles and practice of medicine
Colledge, Nicki R.
2010
1
10
Mayes' midwifery
MacDonald, Sue
2012
1
11
Communication skills for final MB : a guide to success in the OSCE
Dalton, H.R.
2006
1
12
The midwife - mother relationship
Kirkham, Mavis
2010
1
13
Leadership & management in health & social care for NVQ/SVQ level
Mckibbin, Joanne
2008
10
14
Anatomy and physiology for Nurses
Watson,Roger 
2011
1
15
Pass finals
Smith, Geoff
2013
2
16
Hutchson's clinical methods: an intergrated approach to clinical practice
Glynn, Michael
2012
1
17
Manotechnology environmental health and safety
Hull, Matthew
2010
1
TOTAL
27