Training to Enhance Social Marketing
DKT/E's Training Department conducts nationwide trainings covering current and new DKT/E products, social marketing, and HIV-prevention and family planning.
The department is frequently tapped to train providers when DKT/E roles out a new product.
The department also responds to requests from GoE and other partners for training in HIV and family planning.
Project Justification
DKT/E's Training Department has been active since 1990, filling gaps in pharmaceutical and clinical provider capacity across the country. The department has been particularly active in recent years as DKT/E has rolled out long-term contraceptive methods - IUCDs and implants - as well as medical and manual abortion, all of which require more in-depth training.
Results
From 2010 - 2013, DKT/E's Training Department trained 21,738 individuals across Ethiopia, as follows:
Training Outputs, 2010 - 2013:
Year | Male | Female | Total |
2010 | 1,838 | 1,241 | 3,079 |
2011 | 3,917 | 2,269 | 6,146 |
2012 | 5,455 | 2,881 | 8,336 |
2013 | 2,623 | 1,554 | 4,177 |
Says Andrew Piller, DKT/E's Director, "Our reach through training is long-term and significant."
"It's one of our key ways to ensure end-users are using products correctly and consistently."
DKT/E has undertaken a range of interesting trainings over the year, including recently training 120 Ethiopian Orthodox Priests in HIV-prevention and family planning, held at the Patriarchite. DKT/E has also trained staff at the National Palace and is a regular training partner for the Ministry of National Defense.
Currently, DKT/E is the sole HIV-prevention partner at the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, one of the largest and most high-profile projects in the country.
Contact Dr. Mahbub Ali, DKT/E's Training Coordinator to learn more or request a training.