| Priority Areas of Training |
Target Group |
Course Objectives |
Number Eligible |
Duration
(Weeks) |
Remarks |
| 1. Proposal Writing, Scientific Writing and Communication skills |
All scientists |
Improve skills in proposal writing and communication skills |
80 |
2 - 3 |
Immediate attention |
| 2. Research Management |
Programme co-ordinators and Centre Directors |
Improve leadership skills, research planning, monitoring, evaluation and resource management |
12 |
1- 3 |
Train all in year one. |
| 3. Laboratory/Field Operations |
Technologists Technicians and Foresters |
Improve laboratory and field supervisory skills |
60 |
3 - 6 |
Explore attachment options |
| 4. Information Technology |
Information/ Library staff and Printing Technicians |
Improve efficiency in information documentation, dissemination and computer skills. |
21 |
1 - 3 |
Use of modern equipment and Information technology |
5. Resource Management
(upper level) |
Senior mangers in Finance and Administration |
Improve skills in resource management. |
10 |
1-3 |
Immediate attention |
| 6. Security |
All security staff |
To acquire relevant skills required for security operations |
40 |
1-3 |
Immediate attention required |
7. Managers
(Lower level) |
Middle level resource managers |
Improve resource management skills |
8 |
1-3 |
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8. Secretarial
Course |
Secretaries and copy typists |
Improve skills in modern secretarial techniques |
36 |
6 |
Focus on improved computer use |
| 9. Hostel Management and House Keeping |
All catering and house keeping staff |
Improve catering and hostel management. |
30 |
1 - 3 |
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| 10. Clerical Training |
Clerical staff |
Improve efficiency in clerical duties |
50 |
1 - 6 |
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| 11. Artisan, Motor Vehicle proficiency |
All Artisans, Janitors, drivers |
Improve skills in general and motor vehicle maintenance |
89 |
1- 3 |
Focus on attachments |
