The Annual Disaster Management Workshop : 10th - 11th September 2015

THE ANNUAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP: 10th - 11th September 2015

Duration                     :           Two Days (10^th & 11^th September 2015)

Venue                          :           Methodist Guest House & Conference Centre, Nairobi

Cost                             :           Kshs.46, 400/= (inclusive VAT) per delegate

[Cost includes workshop fee, course materials, meals, evaluation & certificate of participation]

1.0 Why you should attend this workshop

Kenya has faced many disasters in recent times and this in effect influences organizations and institutions and have direct negative reflection on their core activities. This workshop will involve hands-on activities in disaster management strategies and approaches to implementation.  A key issue in this workshop will be how to efficiently apply resources in times of disasters with a major focus on the role of your organization or company during the crisis and the aftermath.

1.1 The Objectives of this Workshop

 By the end of this workshop you will be able to:

      To deepen the understanding of participants on the issues involved in managing disasters.

      To increase participants’ capacity for innovative planning and implementation of disaster management policies in response to crises.

      To familiarize the participants with the tools and methods (executive and technological) applied in managing disasters.

      To improve participants decision making skills during disasters.

1.2 Course Contents

      Introduction and legal frameworks in Managing disasters in Kenya

      Disaster Management and Employees preparedness

      Operating the organization/company during times of disasters

      First response teams – Learning by experience

      Common trends in Disaster Management and their influence on Kenyan Organizations

      Disaster Management Strategic plan and its interpretation

      Management of Large Scale Sudden Disasters (LSSDs)

      Psycho Social aspects to managing disasters.

      National and International standardizations in Disaster Management

Benefits will include award of Certificate of participation to all attending; Proficiency in Disaster Management Tools; and Networking with others in your field for experience