221.705.11
Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Systems Strengthening in Low and Middle income Countries
Course Status
Cancelled
Course Status
Cancelled
Location
East Baltimore
Term
Summer Institute
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
In-person
Friday, 8:00 - 11:50am
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Managerial experience in a public health program in LMICs
Covers the essentials of monitoring and evaluating health systems strengthening in LMICs. Analyzes the development of theories of change, and their application to the design of monitoring and evaluation systems, as well as alternative approaches to evaluating equity impacts. Addresses the development of monitoring indicators, use of quantitative techniques and the integration of M&E into health systems decision making.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss and apply different models and approaches to M&E of health systems strengthening and decision-making.
- Collect, analyze, interpret and use routine data for health decision making
- Use monitoring indicators and evaluation findings to inform policy and managerial decisions.
- Utilize appropriate M&E techniques to find solutions to health systems problems.
- Select and commission appropriate evaluation designs for health systems strengthening activities
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 30% In-class participation and online participation
- 30% Group Work
- 40% Final Project
Enrollment Restriction
not meant for entry level personnel who have no knowledge or experience with managing health systems in low and middle income countries.