Translate HIV-policy principles into practical organisational arrangements. Compare relevant national approaches and examine confidentiality, consent, non-discrimination and accountability. Distinguish policy analysis from legal advice and identify when specialist review is required.

Learning outcomes

  • Analyse an HIV policy against its stated objectives and rights commitments.
  • Draft a coherent workplace or organisational HIV policy.
  • Identify privacy, consent and accountability requirements.
  • Develop an implementation and review process with clear responsibilities.

Main topics

  • National and regional HIV strategies
  • Rights and non-discrimination
  • Consent, confidentiality and health-data governance
  • Workplace HIV policies and employee support
  • Community participation and advocacy
  • Policy implementation, complaints and review

Practical task

Draft an HIV policy for a fictional employer or community organisation. Provide a policy-gap analysis, a responsibilities table, confidential referral arrangements and a consultation plan. Cite the jurisdiction and date of each legal or policy source in your assessment submission.

Assessment

Submit the policy and implementation brief, followed by an individual case-based assessment. Assessment considers consistency, rights protection, contextual accuracy and practical accountability.