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NITA AccreditedFoundationPhysical + Virtual5 daysTOOH595

Training on Occupational Health & Labour Rights in Reproductive Health Settings

Build institutional capacity for safe, ethical, and rights-based reproductive health workplaces.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Dakar

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Foundation

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

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Overview

About this programme

This course strengthens institutional and professional capacity to promote safe, ethical, and rights-compliant workplaces within reproductive health settings. It focuses on the integration of occupational health standards, labour rights, and regulatory compliance to safeguard healthcare workers while ensuring quality service delivery.

The course addresses workplace safety, psychosocial wellbeing, legal protections, gender-sensitive labour practices, and risk management within clinical and community reproductive health environments. Through applied case studies and policy-oriented discussions, participants gain practical insights to strengthen compliance, staff welfare, and organizational accountability.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Healthcare managers and facility administrators

  • Reproductive health and SRHR programme officers

  • Human resource and compliance professionals

  • Occupational health and safety officers

  • NGO, CSO, and development practitioners

  • Labour inspectors and regulatory authorities

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply occupational health and safety standards in reproductive health settings

  • Understand labour rights frameworks relevant to healthcare workers

  • Identify workplace risks, hazards, and psychosocial stressors

  • Promote gender-responsive and rights-based work environments

  • Strengthen institutional compliance and accountability mechanisms

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Occupational Health & Safety in Reproductive Health Settings

  • Workplace hazards in clinical and community health environments

  • Infection prevention and control

  • Safety standards and regulatory frameworks

  • Case Study:Managing occupational risks in reproductive health facilities


Module 2: Labour Rights & Legal Frameworks in Healthcare

  • National labour laws and international standards

  • Workers’ rights, responsibilities, and protections

  • Employment contracts and fair labour practices

  • Case Study:Addressing labour rights violations in health institutions


Module 3: Gender, Ethics & Psychosocial Wellbeing at Work

  • Gender-responsive workplace policies

  • Sexual harassment prevention and response

  • Mental health and psychosocial support systems

  • Case Study:Promoting dignity and wellbeing in reproductive health workplaces


Module 4: Risk Management, Compliance & Institutional Policies

  • Occupational risk assessment and mitigation

  • Health, safety, and labour compliance audits

  • Policy development and enforcement

  • Case Study:Strengthening compliance systems in healthcare organizations


Module 5: Advocacy, Monitoring & Workplace Improvement Strategies

  • Monitoring labour rights and health standards

  • Reporting, accountability, and grievance mechanisms

  • Capstone exercise: Developing an occupational health and labour rights action plan

Impact

Where the change lands

Individual Impact

  • Improved understanding of workplace safety and labour protections

  • Enhanced ability to manage occupational risks in health settings

  • Increased confidence in rights-based advocacy and compliance

Organizational Impact

  • Safer and more compliant reproductive health workplaces

  • Improved staff wellbeing, retention, and performance

  • Strengthened institutional governance and risk management

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

Common questions.

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Yes. It addresses institutional policies affecting all staff.

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For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Occupational Health & Labour Rights in Reproductive Health Settings in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.