Globally, health systems’ strengthening has been recognized as critical for improvement of health services. Challenges in health system governance, leadership and management; health financing; critical shortages and inadequate performance of human resources for health; inadequacies and inappropriate usage of health information for decision making; limited access to medicines and technology as well as poor service delivery need to be adequately addressed as a matter of priority.

In order to  address the key challenges in health systems,  it is becoming increasingly clear that  integrated, harmonized training that are aimed to better address all the key components of the health system.

The proposed training is expected to contribute in building a critical mass of policy makers and practitioners who understand the tenets and principles of health systems and will contribute to overall health systems strengthening to improvement of health outcomes globally.

Course objectives

This course aims at creating a critical mass of professionals and networks, well equipped with state-of-the-art knowledge on issues pertinent to Health Systems Strengthening.  These professionals will be trained in good governance, leadership and management in the health sector and will be tasked to promote the same in their respective health programmes and settings, in partnership with regional networks and stakeholders

Course content

Module 1: Overview and Context of a Health System

Module 2: Governance in Health

Module 3: Leadership

Module 4: Management for Health

Module 5: Human Resources for Health (HRH) Management

Module 6: Health Management Information Systems

Module 7: Health Financing

Module 8: Service Delivery

Module 9: Supply Chain Management

Module 10: Monitoring and Evaluation

Language of instruction

English

Target group

Programme staff of UN Agencies, NGOs and government agencies including program managers and programme officers

Training methodology

A balanced combination of various adult-learning facilitation paradigms will be used including exploratory learning, group discussions, plenary brainstorming, facilitator’s input, case studies and video documentaries among others.

Training cost

The training cost is US$ 600 and it covers the tuition fees, learning materials, certification, meals and refreshments at the training venue. Further information will be provided upon inquiry.

Accommodation

Accommodation will be arranged upon request by applicants. However, the charges will be borne by the individual participant.