Format: Live instructor-led online training via Zoom / Microsoft Teams

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for Health Programs Training Course

Course Overview

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for Health Programs Training Course is a comprehensive professional development program designed to equip participants with practical knowledge and advanced competencies in planning, implementing, and managing monitoring and evaluation systems for health interventions and programs. In today's rapidly evolving healthcare environment, governments, development agencies, non-governmental organizations, hospitals, and public health institutions are increasingly required to demonstrate measurable health outcomes, ensure accountability, improve service delivery, and utilize evidence-based information for strategic decision-making. Effective monitoring and evaluation systems provide organizations with reliable information for assessing program performance, measuring health outcomes, and improving the effectiveness of healthcare interventions.

Monitoring and evaluation have become essential components of health systems strengthening, disease prevention and control, health service delivery, health policy implementation, and public health management. Robust M&E systems enable organizations to monitor program implementation, assess progress toward health objectives, identify implementation challenges, measure program impact, and generate evidence that informs policy and practice. Through integrated monitoring and evaluation approaches, health organizations can strengthen accountability, improve resource utilization, enhance quality of care, and increase the sustainability of health interventions.

This highly participatory training combines expert presentations, practical exercises, case studies, simulations, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group activities to provide participants with practical competencies in designing health program frameworks, developing indicators, establishing data collection systems, conducting evaluations, managing health information systems, analyzing health data, and communicating findings to diverse stakeholders. Participants will acquire hands-on experience in applying monitoring and evaluation methodologies to various health programs, including maternal and child health, infectious diseases, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, immunization, and health systems strengthening interventions.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will possess practical skills to design and manage comprehensive monitoring and evaluation systems for health programs, utilize health information for evidence-based decision-making, strengthen program accountability and learning systems, and contribute to improved health outcomes and sustainable development goals.

Course Objectives

1.     Understand concepts, principles, and frameworks of monitoring and evaluation in health programs.

2.     Design and implement comprehensive M&E systems for health interventions.

3.     Develop logical frameworks and theories of change for health programs.

4.     Establish health indicators and performance measurement systems.

5.     Design and manage health data collection and information systems.

6.     Apply quantitative and qualitative methods in health program evaluations.

7.     Conduct health data analysis and interpretation for decision-making.

8.     Strengthen accountability, learning, and reporting systems in health programs.

9.     Utilize monitoring and evaluation findings for adaptive program management.

10.  Improve health program effectiveness, quality, and sustainability.

Organizational Benefits

1.     Improved health program planning and implementation effectiveness.

2.     Enhanced monitoring of health service delivery and outcomes.

3.     Strengthened evidence-based decision-making processes.

4.     Improved accountability and donor reporting mechanisms.

5.     Enhanced health information management systems.

6.     Better resource allocation and program efficiency.

7.     Increased capacity to measure health outcomes and impact.

8.     Improved quality of healthcare services and interventions.

9.     Strengthened organizational learning and continuous improvement.

10.  Enhanced achievement of health program objectives and sustainable development outcomes.

Target Participants

This course is designed for Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists, Public Health Professionals, Health Program Managers, Health Information Officers, Epidemiologists, Researchers, Medical Officers, Health Project Coordinators, NGO Professionals, Government Health Officials, Donor Agency Staff, Health Data Analysts, Health Policy Advisors, Community Health Practitioners, Hospital Administrators, Program Officers, Consultants, Development Practitioners, and professionals responsible for planning, monitoring, evaluating, and managing health interventions and healthcare programs.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation in Health Programs

·       Concepts and principles of health program monitoring and evaluation

·       Importance and applications of M&E in healthcare systems

·       Components of health monitoring and evaluation systems

·       Health program lifecycle and M&E integration

·       Results-based management in health programs

·       Emerging trends in health monitoring and evaluation

General Case Study: Establishing an M&E framework for a maternal and child health program.

Module 2: Health Program Planning and Theory of Change

·       Health program planning processes

·       Developing theories of change for health interventions

·       Designing logical frameworks and results chains

·       Identifying assumptions and risks

·       Linking activities, outputs, outcomes, and impacts

·       Aligning health programs with strategic objectives

General Case Study: Developing a theory of change for a community nutrition intervention.

Module 3: Health Indicators and Performance Measurement

·       Principles of health indicator development

·       Designing SMART health indicators

·       Selecting process, output, outcome, and impact indicators

·       Establishing baselines and targets

·       Indicator reference sheets and metadata

·       Performance monitoring and reporting systems

General Case Study: Developing indicators for an HIV prevention and treatment program.

Module 4: Health Information Systems and Data Management

·       Concepts of health information systems

·       Designing health data management systems

·       Data collection processes and workflows

·       Electronic health information systems and databases

·       Data quality management procedures

·       Information security and confidentiality requirements

General Case Study: Strengthening data management systems in district health facilities.

Module 5: Health Data Collection Methods

·       Quantitative and qualitative health data collection methods

·       Survey design and sampling approaches

·       Health facility assessments and routine reporting systems

·       Mobile and digital data collection technologies

·       Community-based health data collection methods

·       Ethical considerations in health research and data collection

General Case Study: Conducting baseline assessments for an immunization improvement program.

Module 6: Monitoring Health Program Implementation

·       Designing monitoring plans and frameworks

·       Tracking program implementation and service delivery

·       Supportive supervision and field monitoring techniques

·       Monitoring healthcare quality and accessibility

·       Monitoring resource utilization and efficiency

·       Managing implementation challenges and risks

General Case Study: Monitoring implementation of a malaria prevention and control initiative.

Module 7: Evaluation Methods for Health Programs

·       Principles and approaches to health program evaluation

·       Formative, process, outcome, and impact evaluations

·       Experimental and quasi-experimental evaluation designs

·       Conducting baseline, midline, and endline evaluations

·       Economic evaluation approaches in health programs

·       Utilization-focused evaluation methods

General Case Study: Conducting an outcome evaluation of a tuberculosis treatment program.

Module 8: Statistical Analysis and Interpretation of Health Data

·       Principles of health data analysis

·       Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques

·       Epidemiological data analysis methods

·       Data visualization and dashboard development

·       Interpretation of findings and evidence generation

·       Communicating analytical results to stakeholders

General Case Study: Analyzing health service utilization data for evidence-based planning.

Module 9: Accountability and Learning Systems in Health Programs

·       Principles of accountability in health interventions

·       Beneficiary feedback and complaint mechanisms

·       Community participation and stakeholder engagement

·       Capturing lessons learned and best practices

·       Organizational learning and adaptive management

·       Continuous quality improvement approaches

General Case Study: Developing accountability mechanisms for community health programs.

Module 10: Reporting and Communication of Health Program Results

·       Principles of health reporting and communication

·       Preparing monitoring and evaluation reports

·       Designing dashboards and visual presentations

·       Communicating findings to technical and non-technical audiences

·       Storytelling and impact communication techniques

·       Disseminating evaluation findings and recommendations

General Case Study: Developing donor reports for an integrated health systems strengthening project.

Module 11: Monitoring and Evaluation of Specialized Health Programs

·       Monitoring maternal and child health programs

·       Monitoring HIV/AIDS and infectious disease interventions

·       Monitoring nutrition and food security programs

·       Monitoring immunization and vaccination initiatives

·       Monitoring health emergency response programs

·       Monitoring health systems strengthening interventions

General Case Study: Developing M&E systems for integrated community health services.

Module 12: Designing Integrated M&E Systems for Health Programs

·       Developing comprehensive health M&E frameworks

·       Institutionalizing monitoring and evaluation systems

·       Building organizational M&E capacities

·       Resource planning and sustainability strategies

·       Monitoring M&E system effectiveness

·       Developing action plans for continuous improvement

General Case Study: Designing an integrated M&E system for a national public health program.

General Information

1.     Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.

2.     Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.

3.     Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.

4.     Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).

5.     Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.

6.     Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.

7.     Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.

8.     Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, freight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.

9.     Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.

10.  Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.

11.  Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.

12.  Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.

13.  Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to us at training@fdc-k.org or call us at +254712260031.

14.  Website: Visit our website at www.fdc-k.org for more information.