Course Overview
The Health Monitoring & Evaluation: Strategies and Techniques Course provides a comprehensive understanding of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) within the context of health programs. It focuses on the development and application of M&E frameworks, tools, and methodologies to assess health interventions, programs, and policies. Participants will learn how to design, implement, and analyze M&E processes, ensuring that health programs are effective, efficient, and aligned with public health goals.
Course Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- Public health professionals
- Program managers and coordinators in health sectors
- Health policy makers and planners
- Monitoring and evaluation specialists
- Health researchers and analysts
- NGO and civil society representatives involved in health projects
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental principles and concepts of monitoring and evaluation in health programs.
- Design and implement M&E frameworks tailored to specific health interventions.
- Utilize data collection and analysis techniques to monitor and evaluate health outcomes.
- Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to assess the impact and effectiveness of health programs.
- Develop actionable recommendations based on M&E findings to improve health programs.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Health Monitoring and Evaluation
- Definition and concepts of M&E in health
- The importance of M&E for health program success
- The M&E cycle in the health context
- Ethical considerations in health M&E
Module 2: Designing M&E Frameworks for Health Programs
- Developing a logical framework for health programs
- Identifying health indicators and targets
- Designing data collection tools for health programs
- Sampling techniques for health data collection
Module 3: Data Management and Analysis for Health
- Data cleaning and processing in health M&E
- Statistical methods for health data analysis
- Epidemiological data analysis techniques
- Health information systems and databases
Module 4: Evaluation Methods in Health
- Types of health program evaluations
- Impact evaluation methods in health
- Cost-effectiveness analysis in health
- Quality improvement methodologies in health
Module 5: Using M&E for Health Program Improvement
- Knowledge management and learning from M&E
- Communicating M&E findings for health decision-making
- Advocacy and policy influence using M&E
- Building M&E capacity in the health sector
