Master in HIV/AIDS Management

Master in HIV/AIDS Management

Qualification Description

The Master degree in HIV/AIDS Management is a guided research programme whose purpose is to make a strong, relevant, contextual and practical response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The programme focuses on research, design, action planning, development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of efforts against the epidemic. The programme also enhances the need to find a sustainable solution to the devastating epidemic. In addition, the programme is designed to develop and improve managerial skills of men and women holding supervisory positions in institutions involved in efforts aimed at mitigating the HIV/AIDS menace.

  1. Admission requirements

To be admitted to the Master degree programme in HIV/AIDS, a candidate must normally have at least successfully completed a Bachelor degree or a postgraduate diploma in HIV/AIDS Management or equivalent from a recognised university or institution of Higher Learning and a minimum of 3 years work experience in an HIV/AIDS related field.

  1. Career opportunities

Specialised and Professional official in HIV/AIDS Management as a career within the public and private sectors in Namibia.   

  1. Course Outline

Year 1

Semester courses:

  • Essentials of HIV/AIDS Science
  • Information Systems Management
  • Project Management for HIV/AIDS Management

Year courses:

  • Social Science Research Methodology 

Year 2

Year courses:

  • Research Project/Dissertation
  1. HOD designation

         Dr  M. Mulondo

         Email: m.mulondo@ium.edu.na

         Cell: 081 248 3272

  1. Other Information

The duration of the course is two year minimum and four years maximum.

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