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
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
A certificate from Ideal Sense & Workplace Solutions is awarded upon successful completion.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealsense.org.
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