Course Details

M&E for Health and HIV/AIDS Programs Training Course

INTRODUCTION

This essential training course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for designing and implementing robust Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) systems specifically for health and HIV/AIDS programs. Recognizing the critical importance of evidence-based programming, accountability, and the sensitive nature of health data, this program equips participants with a systematic understanding of specialized indicators, data collection methodologies, and analytical approaches tailored to public health interventions. Participants will gain deep insights into tracking service delivery, measuring health outcomes, assessing behavioral change, and navigating ethical considerations, all crucial for maximizing program effectiveness, improving patient care, and contributing to global health targets. This course is ideal for M&E specialists, public health professionals, program managers, clinicians, and policymakers in the health sector.

DURATION

10 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is specifically designed for professionals involved in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of health and HIV/AIDS programs at various levels, including:

• M&E Specialists in health organizations and ministries.
• Public Health Professionals and Epidemiologists.
• Program Managers and Coordinators of health and HIV/AIDS initiatives.
• Clinicians and Healthcare Workers involved in data collection.
• Researchers and Academics in global health.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the specific M&E challenges and ethical considerations in health and HIV/AIDS programs.
• Design relevant indicators for tracking health service delivery, outcomes, and impact.
• Select appropriate data collection methods for health and HIV/AIDS data.
• Navigate challenges of data quality, confidentiality, and data utilization in health settings.
• Develop an M&E framework that effectively tracks progress and contributes to program improvement.

MODULES

Module 1: Foundations of M&E in Health and HIV/AIDS Programs

• Define the unique characteristics of health and HIV/AIDS programs influencing M&E (e.g., patient confidentiality, epidemiological data, behavioral change).
• Explore the importance of M&E for accountability, learning, and informing public health policy.
• Understand key global health M&E frameworks (e.g., WHO M&E guidelines, UNAIDS monitoring frameworks).
• Discuss the concept of health systems strengthening and its M&E implications.
• Examine ethical principles in collecting and using sensitive health and HIV/AIDS data.

Module 2: Developing a Theory of Change for Health Programs

• Understand how to articulate a Theory of Change (ToC) for health and HIV/AIDS interventions.
• Discuss identifying the causal pathways from health interventions to health outcomes and impact.
• Explore how to integrate epidemiological and behavioral science principles into the ToC.
• Examine articulating assumptions related to health seeking behaviors, policy environment, and service uptake.
• Learn about designing ToCs for prevention, treatment, and care programs.

Module 3: Designing Health and HIV/AIDS Indicators

• Understand the types of indicators relevant to health M&E (e.g., input, process, output, outcome, impact).
• Discuss specific indicators for service delivery (e.g., coverage, utilization, quality of care).
• Explore indicators for health outcomes (e.g., morbidity, mortality, nutritional status).
• Examine indicators for HIV/AIDS specific programming (e.g., testing rates, ART adherence, viral suppression, prevention behaviors).
• Learn about disaggregating health indicators by sex, age, location, and other relevant factors.

Module 4: Data Collection Methods for Health and HIV/AIDS Data

• Understand primary data collection methods tailored for health settings (e.g., household surveys, client exit interviews, clinical observations).
• Discuss the use of routine health information systems (HMIS, EMRs) as a key data source.
• Explore methods for collecting qualitative data on health perceptions, barriers, and facilitators.
• Examine biological and clinical data collection techniques (e.g., laboratory results, anthropometry).
• Learn about ensuring data quality and consistency in health data collection, including data verification.

Module 5: Data Quality, Confidentiality, and Ethics in Health M&E

• Understand the critical importance of data quality (accuracy, completeness, timeliness) in health M&E.
• Discuss strategies for ensuring patient confidentiality and data privacy (e.g., anonymization, secure storage).
• Explore ethical protocols for obtaining informed consent for health data collection.
• Examine legal and regulatory frameworks for health data protection.
• Learn about managing sensitive data and ensuring responsible data sharing.

Module 6: Data Analysis and Interpretation for Health Programs

• Understand common statistical techniques for analyzing health and HIV/AIDS data.
• Discuss methods for calculating rates, proportions, and trends in health indicators.
• Explore basic epidemiological analysis for understanding disease patterns.
• Examine how to interpret findings from health M&E data in relation to program objectives.
• Learn about using dashboards and visualizations for health program performance monitoring.

Module 7: Reporting and Communicating Health M&E Findings

• Understand how to effectively communicate complex health M&E findings to diverse audiences (e.g., policymakers, clinicians, community members).
• Discuss the use of clear data visualizations, charts, and infographics for health data.
• Explore strategies for translating technical health data into actionable insights.
• Examine reporting requirements for national health systems, global initiatives (e.g., Global Fund), and donors.
• Learn about leveraging M&E findings for health advocacy and policy influence.

Module 8: Utilizing M&E for Health Program Improvement and Sustainability

• Understand how M&E findings inform program adjustments, policy changes, and resource allocation in health.
• Discuss the role of learning cycles and feedback mechanisms in health M&E.
• Explore strategies for fostering a culture of data use among health workers and managers.
• Examine the importance of M&E in strengthening health systems and ensuring sustainability of interventions.
• Learn about building M&E capacity within health ministries and organizations.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com