About the course

This course is part of the PPD Programme. The PPD General is part of the PPD Program that includes two more mandatory courses: 

• eBehaviour (5 hours) 
• eManaging People Performance (5 hours).

Target audience

The PPD - General - applies to Field staff having less than 3 months (recommended) of MSF experience.

Learning objectives

Program designed to prepare staff to the first destination in MSF and to support a smooth integration into field teams and the organization.

List of contents

The Content of the PPD is structured in 4 main Pillars (or sections):

• What is MSF?

• MSF Principles / MSF as an Association / Fundraising

• MSF Interventions

• Strategic Orientations / Operational Priorities / Medical and Logistical Activities in the Field / Advocacy and Operational Communication / Operational Finances´

• People in MSF

• Key Values and Principles / Organizing People and Teams / Diversity / Managing People Performance / Resilience and Stress Management / Behaviour

• Security and Safety

• Security Policy / Individual Responsibilities / Health in the Mission

Methodology

The PPD is a blended training combining Self-paced online activities and virtual Live Sessions.

Enrolment

PPD is a restricted course. The enrolment is under Human Resources Department management.

Certification

The PPD General is considered finished and participants get their certificate when some required activities are completed.