INTRODUCTION

OpenHDS is an open source Android tablet application that enables community field workers to collect births, deaths, migrations, pregnancies, deliveries, immunization and other pertinent health information. Field workers can collect data "offline" and upload data to the OpenHDS server when they have mobile connectivity. Health program administrators and policy makers can thus have real time access to health and demographic information in the community. The web-enabled, tablet-based OpenHDS application allows users to efficiently select previously registered individuals and launch various OpenDataKit (ODK) forms to collect additional demographic, morbidity, and service delivery information. The mobile application facilitates the collection, through household interviews, of many health events that occur in the community (or outside the formal health system). Even with a relatively small target population, accurate and statistically significant health and demographic rates can be computed when health events are combined with ongoing population demographic information. In addition to computing demographic data, health administrators and researchers are able to assess health system utilization and the burden of disease for a given population over time.

The OpenHDS also maintains a consistent record of significant demographic events that occur to a population in a fixed geographic region and generates up to date registration books. This course focuses on installation, use and management of openHDS. The concepts presented are reinforced with practical exercises at the end of each section. We also provide additional exercises and materials at the end of each module and access to our experts for any further questions.

DURATION

5 days.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is geared towards clinical researchers, investigators, research nurses, study coordinators and all other study staff health records officers.

COURSE LEVEL: Advanced

Course Objectives

The training aims at building the capacity of researchers, health record managers and practitioners to monitor, manage and maintain demographic data and health information.

Course Outline

Module 1: Understanding HDS

• Introduction and definitions
• Standards (according to UN and WHO) and applications
• Methodologies, Uses of HDS and Importance of HDS
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
• Case study

Module 2: Installation of the software

• Installation of openHDS
• Application and use of openHDS
• Installation of ODK
• Application and use of ODK

Module 3: Connection of HDS and ODK

• System design
• Deployment/application
• Improving data collection process
• Standardizing direct data collection
• How HDS and ODK work hand in hand

Module 4: Connection of ODK Aggregate and ODK Collect

• Definitions of ODK Aggregate and ODK Collect
• Installation
• Application
• Importance of upgrading different servers

Module 5: Data quality Management

• Improving data collection process
• Standardizing direct data collection
• Database and data warehouses
• Consistent and efficient data integration
• Well structured, consistent data fields within the EWD(records)
• Autonomy and data architects
• Improved analysis through the use of Metadata

Course Administration Details:

METHODOLOGY

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

TRAINING VENUE

The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP

Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email:[email protected] or [email protected]  

Mob: +254 715 077 817 or +250 789 621 067

TAILOR- MADE

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817 or +250 789 621 067

Mob: +254 792516000, +254 792516010, +250 789 621 067 or mail [email protected] or [email protected]

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before course start date.

Send proof of payment to [email protected]  or [email protected]

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