Medical Research Foundation

17/05/2024

Applicants are invited to apply for the position of Data Coordinator (contract) within our organization. Applications are to be submitted on or before 24th May 2024 at 4:00 pm.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

07/11/2023

Applicants are invited to apply for the position of General Manager (contract) within our organization.
Applications are to be submitted on or before 13th November 2023 at 4:00 pm.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB: Late applications will not be accepted.

14/03/2023

A special MRFTT HIV/STI ECHO session presented by the Foster Care and Adoption Unit of the Children’s Authority of Trinidad and Tobago. TODAY, TUESDAY MARCH 14 at 2pm TT.

Presented by the Foster care and Adoption Unit of the Children's Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (CATT)   The MRF HIV/STI ECHO Series 4 . WEEKLY UPDATE. Join us for Session 80: Fostering an HIV+ Chil

01/12/2022

28/06/2022

Dear clients and colleagues, please be advised that due to the incoming tropical storm, and consistent with the guidance of the Ministry of Health, all outpatient clinics, including those at MRFTT, are suspended as of noon today. Persons booked to attend today's evening clinic and south clinic are advised to contact us in order to reschedule their appointments. Please follow the advice of our national and local emergency services, and do all you can to remain safe.

14/12/2021

We wrap up this wonderful series with Hanif Benjamin just in time for the holidays, which can be a difficult time for many of us. Today's session discusses self-care, and gives concrete guidance on how to include it in our everyday schedule. So often we have all the time in the world for our work, our partner, our family, our friends - but invest little time and effort in nurturing and sustaining ourselves. Sounds familiar? Tune in this evening.

We send out a special invitation to all persons who participated in any of these sessions - there will be an opportunity to gave your invaluable feedback at the end of the presentation.

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09/12/2021

"Grief only exists where love lived first".

Dealing with loss is one of the most challenging issues for men. Join Hanif Benjamin this Thursday at 7 pm as he explores this difficult but important topic.

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07/12/2021

Many thanks to all those men who have been attending our sessions and have made them a success!

We are very excited about our next session on Love and Healthy Relationships.

Hanif is joined by a special guest, Mr. Maurice P. Eckstein, a born San Fernandian who is now based in Atlanta, GA.

Maurice is a Leadership Coach and Communications Specialist in conflict management, with degrees in Communication from Pacific Lutheran University and a Masters in Public Administration from Drake University. Maurice is currently a doctoral student and has worked at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Human Rights Campaign (America’s largest LGBTQ advocacy organization).

It's going to be a session you won't want to miss.

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Date: Tuesday 7th December 2021
Start time: 7 pm

02/12/2021

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27/11/2021

Join Hanif Benjamin this Tuesday at 7 pm for a discussion of a vital topic for men living with HIV.

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24/11/2021

Thanks to all of you who continue to participate; we keep moving from strength to strength! Let's continue to make this a safe space for men to meet, discuss and grow. We hope to see you at tomorrow's session!

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23/11/2021

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22/11/2021

We hope all our clients and friends had an enjoyable and fulfilling International Men's Day last Friday!

We invite all our male clients to join Mr. Hanif Benjamin for his second session, this time dealing with our individual journeys as persons living with HIV (PLHIV) or Young Persons Living with HIV (YPLHIV). The first session was an extraordinary experience! Don't miss your opportunity to learn, to grow and to heal.

Session 2: Tuesday 23rd November 2021 at 7:00 pm
Shame Vs. Support: Navigating Individual Journey as a PLHIV or YPLHIV
Navigating Stigma, Stereotypes and HIV Diagnosis.

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22/11/2021

Currently our phone lines are temporarily down. We hope to have this fixed as soon as possible and encourage patients to come into the clinic if immediate service is needed. We will keep you posted on any new changes.

17/11/2021

1 day to go!

Open invitation to men living with HIV to attend Mr. Hanif Benjamin's psychoeducational sessions, beginning tomorrow at 7 pm and continuing every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 pm.

Mr. Benjamin is a Licensed Clinical Therapist, Clinical Traumatologist and CEO of the Centre for Human Development. We are privileged to have the benefit of his experience and expertise.

The sessions will be conducted with all safeguards to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of all participants.

Session 1
Understanding My Mental Health - Managing Stress & Anxiety
Session 2
Shame Vs. Support: Navigating Individual Journey as a PLHIV or YPLHIV
Navigating Stigma, Stereotypes and HIV Diagnosis
Session 3
Positively Managing My Emotions
Session 4
Self-Harm & Suicidality
Managing Risk and Implementing Positive Approaches
Session 5
Understanding and Dealing with Trauma
Session 6
Love & Healthy Relationships
Session 7
Grief & Loss (Hidden Grief)
Session 8
Understanding the Importance of Self-Care and Fostering Healthy Approaches
Creation of individual self-care plans

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14/11/2021

Thanks to all our participants in the focus groups hosted by Mr. Hanif Benjamin; your input was crucial in developing the next phase of our programme!

Mr. Benjamin will now host 8 psycho-educational sessions beginning Thursday, 18th November at 7:00 pm, and continuing every Tuesday and Thursday at the same time. The list of topics are as follows:

Session 1
Understanding My Mental Health - Managing Stress & Anxiety

Session 2
Shame Vs. Support: Navigating Individual Journey as a PLHIV or YPLHIV
Navigating Stigma, Stereotypes and HIV Diagnosis

Session 3
Positively Managing My Emotions

Session 4
Self-Harm & Suicidality
Managing Risk and Implementing Positive Approaches

Session 5
Understanding and Dealing with Trauma

Session 6
Love & Healthy Relationships

Session 7
Grief & Loss (Hidden Grief)

Session 8
Understanding the Importance of Self-Care and Fostering Healthy Approaches
Creation of individual self-care plans

Register early and take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to improve your own mental health and to support the mental health of those around you! Participation is completely free. We hope to see you at all 8 sessions!

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30/09/2021

Good morning to all our clients and friends!

Please see below the link for Mr. Hanif Benjamin's session this evening. Participation is open to all men living with HIV, of at least 18 years of age.

We look forward to an exciting and informative session!

TCHD LIMITED is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: The Men's Health Clinic - Psychoeducational Sessions
Time: Sep 30, 2021 07:00 PM La Paz
Every week on Thu, 3 occurrence(s)
Sep 30, 2021 07:00 PM
Oct 7, 2021 07:00 PM
Oct 14, 2021 07:00 PM
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