HIV and AIDS remain an important workplace issue in Kenya. The people most affected are of working age, and fear, stigma and misinformation can harm both individuals and organisations. A well-informed workforce and a fair, clear workplace policy protect everyone.
Octopus Consultancy’s HIV and AIDS training aims to build a good understanding of the subject and of how to manage HIV and AIDS cases in the workplace, in line with the HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act, 2006 and Ministry of Labour guidance.
Training scope
- Sensitise staff on the medical, psychosocial and organisational effects of HIV and AIDS
- Explain how HIV is and is not transmitted, prevention, testing and treatment
- Address stigma and discrimination, and the rights of workers living with HIV
- Train managers and HR on confidentiality, reasonable accommodation and managing affected workers
- Explain first aid precautions and occupational exposure, including post-exposure prophylaxis
- Prepare training materials, handouts and other resources for participants
- Provide a training report, and participant certificates where agreed for the programme
Workplace policy support
Training is most effective when it sits within a clear workplace policy. We can help you develop or review an HIV and AIDS policy that covers:
- Non-discrimination and confidentiality
- Voluntary counselling and testing
- Prevention and education programmes
- Care and support for affected workers and their families
- Reasonable accommodation and return-to-work arrangements
- Grievance procedures
Delivery
Sessions are delivered at your premises, in a respectful and interactive format that encourages questions. We adapt the content and language to your workforce, from management teams to field staff.
