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Development and Evaluation of Project Management Training for Cancer Research in Sub-Saharan Africa
Elima Jedy-Agba1, Caroline Andrews2, Emeka Odiaka3
1International Research Center of Excellence, Institute of Human Virology, Abuja, Nigeria.
JCO Global Oncology
|October 31, 2024
Summary
Cancer research project management (PM) training in Africa significantly improved skills, with lasting knowledge retention. This initiative builds a vital workforce to advance cancer research and reduce the region's cancer burden.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Research Capacity Building
Background:
- Africa faces a substantial cancer burden, necessitating high-quality research to understand regional cancer etiology and risk factors.
- A critical gap exists in training resources for a project management (PM) workforce dedicated to cancer research in Africa.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a project management (PM) training program tailored for professionals engaged in cancer research within Africa.
- To address the identified gap in PM knowledge and resources for African cancer research initiatives.
Main Methods:
- A hybrid workshop was conducted in Nigeria, implementing and evaluating a project manager toolkit developed by the Men of African Descent and Carcinoma of the Prostate (MADCaP) Consortium.
- The training focused on strengthening research capacity through structured project management practices.
Main Results:
- Twenty-nine participants from 10 African institutions showed a 16.6% improvement in PM skills post-training.
- A 1-year follow-up confirmed sustained skill improvement (80.8% vs. 70.8% pre-training), with 80% reporting an excellent training experience.
Conclusions:
- Project management (PM) skills training is effectively implementable in Africa.
- The training program demonstrates long-term knowledge retention, crucial for developing a skilled workforce for regional cancer research.
