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The Malitaba HIV/AIDS Workplace Programme
Background
South Africa is presently engaged in its hardest battle yet: The war against HIV/AIDS. The statistics show a prevalence rate of 30% for women attending antenatal clinics and despite the stabilising of the epidemic; we are still yet to deal with its effects.
We have had some successes in this area, mainly in the NGO sector, but the question still remains: “What can we do?”
At the end of the Malitaba programme, which has five stages your workforce will be able to:
1. Understand HIV/AIDS, their risk and its implications
2. Have access to testing and care facilities
3. Access to a Peer Educator and Counsellor
4. Access to ongoing support within a safe and familiar environment
5. Information and support for the affected survivors
6. Track the progress of the programme
Aim
We aim to implement a workplace programme that is effective and sustainable. According to the World Health Organisation and other developing countries the following make up an effective HIV/AIDS programme:
- Peer education programme
- STD programme/referral service
- Condom distribution programme
- Media campaign
The strategy that follows takes into account the “best practice” models from around the world. The first phase aims to address misconceptions and stigmas on the work floor, through a performance and performers who look like and speak like the people they are addressing. This will allow people to ask questions in an environment that is non-threatening. Management will implement effective strategies during phase two.
The third phase will put into place the STD, media and condom programmes. This is effective, as people want information about sex, sexuality and behaviour change from their peers. This approach is hands-on and cost effective (you need not always import aid from outside). There will be one peer educator per ten employees, ensuring accessibility. If you have in house trainers, they will be trained and will implement PE. Coupled with this service comes phase four, as a large part of the population is already infected, it makes sense to have in house counsellors. People who will give emotional support to the infected and affected. Phase five allows you to track your progress.
Programme
- Malitaba offers the following as a standard programme to companies.
- Each phase is optional and runs within the time frame most suited to your environment.
- The South African Bureau of Personal Practitioners accredits the courses. Currently in the process of accreditation through the Health and Welfare Seta.
- The Medical Programme run in association with Code Red – “Total HIV Management”
- The costing of each phase may differ dependant on your meeting the exact requirements.
- Materials, travel and accommodation excluded in course costs.
- Costs worked on a R400 per hour for training and consultation and R250 per hour for counselling. (medical fees to be supplied later).
Phase 1
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Planning and Policy Development
Over three days develop appropriate plans and policy for the company.
Presentations and Strategic facilitation
Dependent on need, sessions range from one hour to one-day sessions.
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Phase 2
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Education/Awareness Blitz
A series of one and half-hour presentations, using new innovative techniques to create awareness and distribute pamphlets, posters condoms and answer questions.
The series is made up of a minimum of two sessions per group, with a two-week break in between. Depending on need this can be extended throughout the year. (A session can also be run for partners and children)
The last sessions are dedicated to talking through the policy and marketing the VCT(Voluntary Counselling and Testing) component.
Voluntary Counselling and Testing
This is made up of a pre and post test counselling session, the HIV test and an assessment by Dr. Marlin McKay, with the option of treatment.
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Phase 3a
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Peer Education Programme
1. Identify people to be trained as Peer Educators
2. Train Peer Educators over 5 days.
3. Implement a workplace programme.
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Phase 3b
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Train the trainer
1. Train the trainer (5 days)
2. Implementation in workplace
3. Trainer training (2 days : Monitor & action plan)
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Phase 4
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Lay Counsellor Programme
1. ID counsellors
2. Train counsellors 10days (this is an accredited course)
3. Implement programme
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Programme Costing
The costing of each phase may differ dependant on your meeting the exact requirements. Materials, travel and accommodation excluded in course costs. Please contact us for costings or mail us now.
Conclusion
South Africa has the fastest growing HIV/AIDS epidemics in the world. The government is showing a commitment and responding to the seriousness of our plight. By implementing this programme, your company becomes part of this process.
Contact malitaba cc now for more information.
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