Overview
Transform workplace approaches to HIV/AIDS through this comprehensive program in wellness program design, stigma reduction strategies, and inclusive prevention support that addresses one of Africa's most significant public health challenges within organizational contexts. Participants will develop evidence-based frameworks for creating supportive work environments that protect employee health, maintain productivity, and demonstrate organizational social responsibility. The curriculum emphasizes practical strategies for implementing workplace policies that comply with legal requirements while promoting dignity, confidentiality, and non-discrimination for employees living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Through case studies of successful workplace programs and interactive design sessions, attendees will learn to develop comprehensive approaches that integrate prevention education, testing access, treatment support, and stigma reduction. This program prepares human resources and wellness professionals to lead organizational responses that make meaningful contributions to public health outcomes.
Objectives
- Design comprehensive workplace HIV/AIDS wellness programs integrating prevention, testing, treatment, and support components
- Develop de-stigmatization frameworks challenging misconceptions, reducing discrimination, and promoting inclusive workplace cultures
- Implement confidentiality protocols protecting employee privacy while ensuring appropriate support and accommodation
- Create prevention education programs delivering accurate, culturally appropriate information through effective communication channels
- Establish testing access initiatives providing convenient, confidential HIV testing options with appropriate counseling and referral
- Develop treatment support mechanisms facilitating access to antiretroviral therapy and managing work accommodations for treatment adherence
- Design peer support programs training employee volunteers to provide information, emotional support, and referral guidance
- Create monitoring and evaluation frameworks tracking program participation, outcomes, and organizational impact
Target Audience
- Human resources directors and wellness program managers designing workplace health initiatives
- Occupational health professionals implementing workplace health promotion and disease prevention programs
- Corporate social responsibility managers addressing public health challenges through workplace interventions
- Trade union representatives advocating for worker health protections and support programs
- Government labor officials developing workplace health regulations and guidance
- Non-governmental organization staff implementing workplace HIV/AIDS programs with corporate partners
- Healthcare providers serving workplace populations and designing employer-based health initiatives
- Academics researching workplace health interventions and public health-private sector partnerships
Methodology
- Program design workshops creating comprehensive workplace HIV/AIDS wellness programs for different organizational contexts
- Stigma reduction training developing skills in challenging misconceptions and promoting inclusive attitudes
- Policy development sessions crafting workplace policies addressing confidentiality, non-discrimination, and reasonable accommodation
- Communication strategy design creating effective messaging and delivery channels for sensitive health information
- Case study analyses examining successful workplace HIV/AIDS programs across different industries and regions
- Peer educator training developing skills for employee volunteers providing information and support
- Evaluation design workshops creating monitoring frameworks measuring program reach, effectiveness, and impact
