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Health Policy and Governance Training Course: Strengthening Systems for Sustainable Healthcare
Introduction
Health policy and governance are central to building resilient healthcare systems that ensure equitable access, improved health outcomes, and sustainable development. Effective governance frameworks enable governments, institutions, and stakeholders to design, implement, and evaluate health policies that respond to pressing challenges such as financing, service delivery, pandemics, and equity gaps. This training course provides participants with the expertise to analyze, develop, and manage health policies that enhance accountability, efficiency, and inclusivity in healthcare.
Through practical case studies, interactive workshops, and global best practices, participants will learn how to strengthen health systems by integrating governance principles with evidence-based policymaking. The program equips leaders and practitioners with the skills to manage health reforms, engage stakeholders, and monitor the performance of health policies. By the end of the training, participants will be empowered to design strategies that promote sustainable, high-quality, and inclusive healthcare for all.
Duration: 10 Days
Target Audience:
- Health policy makers and government officials
- Public health professionals and administrators
- Healthcare managers and directors
- NGO and civil society health leaders
- Development agency representatives
- Health economists and researchers
- Medical association leaders
- Graduate students in health policy and management
Course Objectives:
- Understand the foundations of health policy and governance
- Explore frameworks for strengthening health systems
- Assess the role of governance in health service delivery
- Apply evidence-based tools in health policy design
- Evaluate the effectiveness of health financing models
- Address equity, inclusion, and human rights in health policies
- Strengthen leadership capacity in health governance
- Learn strategies for managing health crises and reforms
- Monitor and evaluate health policy implementation
- Apply global best practices to local health governance challenges
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Health Policy and Governance
- Definition and scope of health policy
- Principles of health governance
- Importance of accountability and transparency
- Relationship between policy and health outcomes
- Emerging trends in health governance
Module 2: Health Systems Strengthening
- Key building blocks of health systems
- Governance frameworks for system resilience
- Service delivery improvement strategies
- Strengthening primary healthcare
- Global examples of system strengthening
Module 3: Health Policy Development Process
- Steps in policy formulation
- Stakeholder engagement in policymaking
- Integrating evidence into health policies
- Policy adoption and implementation
- Overcoming barriers in policy design
Module 4: Health Financing and Resource Allocation
- Financing models for healthcare systems
- Universal health coverage principles
- Budgeting for health policy priorities
- Equity in resource allocation
- Case studies in health financing reforms
Module 5: Regulation and Accountability in Health Governance
- Role of regulation in healthcare systems
- Ensuring accountability and transparency
- Licensing and accreditation processes
- Anti-corruption measures in health governance
- Regulatory bodies and frameworks
Module 6: Human Resources for Health Policy
- Workforce planning and distribution
- Policies for health workforce retention
- Training and capacity building
- Addressing shortages in health professionals
- Human resources governance strategies
Module 7: Health Policy and Equity
- Addressing health inequalities
- Gender and health policy integration
- Social determinants of health
- Rights-based approaches to health policies
- Inclusive strategies for vulnerable populations
Module 8: Public Health Policy and Community Engagement
- Role of communities in health governance
- Public health campaigns and education
- Policy approaches to preventive care
- Community-driven health initiatives
- Enhancing public participation in policy
Module 9: Health Policy and Technology
- Digital health solutions in governance
- Telemedicine policy frameworks
- Data-driven decision-making in health systems
- Cybersecurity and data protection in health
- Role of technology in policy monitoring
Module 10: Crisis Management and Health Policy
- Health policy responses to pandemics
- Emergency preparedness frameworks
- Resilience planning for health crises
- Lessons from global health emergencies
- Crisis communication and governance
Module 11: International Health Policy and Global Governance
- Role of international organizations in health policy
- Global health governance frameworks
- Cross-border health challenges
- Policy harmonization across regions
- International cooperation in health policy
Module 12: Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Policies
- Designing health policy indicators
- Tools for monitoring implementation
- Evaluating policy impact on health outcomes
- Using M&E for policy adjustments
- Reporting and accountability mechanisms
Module 13: Leadership in Health Governance
- Leadership roles in policy and governance
- Building institutional capacity
- Ethical leadership in healthcare
- Decision-making in health policy leadership
- Case studies of effective leadership
Module 14: Innovations in Health Policy and Governance
- Innovative health financing models
- Policy innovations in service delivery
- Leveraging partnerships for innovation
- Technology-driven reforms
- Successful innovation case studies
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 is provided by the institute. 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
For More Details call: +254-114-087-180