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Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Systems Strengthening in Low and Middle Income Countries

Prerequisite:

Managerial experience in a public health program in LMICs

Description:

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:

1. Discuss and apply different models and approaches to M&E of health systems strengthening and decision-making.
2. Collect, analyze, interpret and use routine data for health decision making
3. Use monitoring indicators and evaluation findings to inform policy and managerial decisions.
4. Utilize appropriate M&E techniques to find solutions to health systems problems.
5. 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.

Instructor Consent:

Consent required for some students

Consent Note:

Those who do not have managerial experience in LMICs

For consent, contact:

dmohan3@jhu.edu