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

Maternal and Child Health Monitoring Training Course

Course Introduction

Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Monitoring is a critical component of public health systems, healthcare management, and sustainable development programs aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of women, newborns, infants, and children. Effective maternal and child health monitoring systems provide accurate, timely, and reliable data for evidence-based decision-making, program planning, resource allocation, and policy development. Monitoring maternal and child health indicators enables healthcare providers, governments, development partners, and humanitarian organizations to track progress, identify service gaps, reduce maternal and child mortality, and improve healthcare outcomes.

This Maternal and Child Health Monitoring Training Course provides participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in maternal and child health monitoring frameworks, health information systems, performance indicators, data collection methodologies, monitoring and evaluation systems, health surveillance techniques, and evidence-based reporting. The course emphasizes the use of monitoring systems to strengthen reproductive health programs, maternal healthcare services, neonatal care, child health interventions, immunization programs, nutrition initiatives, and community health programs.

Participants will gain practical competencies in designing maternal and child health monitoring systems, developing key performance indicators, collecting and managing health data, conducting statistical analyses, monitoring program performance, and preparing actionable reports. The course explores digital health technologies, health information management systems, public health surveillance systems, and monitoring frameworks that improve service delivery and strengthen accountability within maternal and child health programs.

Through practical exercises, real-world simulations, case studies, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work, participants will strengthen their capacity to develop robust maternal and child health monitoring systems that support policy implementation, improve healthcare quality, enhance program performance, and contribute to achieving national and global maternal and child health targets, including the Sustainable Development Goals.

Course Objectives

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

1.     Understand the principles and concepts of maternal and child health monitoring systems.

2.     Design and implement maternal and child health monitoring frameworks.

3.     Develop and utilize maternal and child health indicators.

4.     Apply health data collection and information management techniques.

5.     Monitor reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health programs.

6.     Analyze and interpret maternal and child health data.

7.     Utilize digital health technologies and health information systems.

8.     Conduct monitoring and evaluation of maternal and child health interventions.

9.     Prepare evidence-based reports and policy recommendations.

10.  Strengthen decision-making and program accountability using health monitoring data.

Organizational Benefits

1.     Improved maternal and child health information systems.

2.     Enhanced evidence-based healthcare planning and policy development.

3.     Strengthened monitoring and evaluation capacities.

4.     Improved healthcare service delivery and quality assurance.

5.     Enhanced monitoring of maternal and child health indicators.

6.     Improved resource allocation and program efficiency.

7.     Strengthened data quality and reporting systems.

8.     Improved accountability and performance measurement.

9.     Enhanced early identification of healthcare service gaps.

10.  Improved maternal and child health outcomes and organizational impact.

Target Participants

This course is designed for Public Health Professionals, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists, Healthcare Managers, Maternal and Child Health Coordinators, Epidemiologists, Health Information Officers, Nurses, Midwives, Pediatricians, Reproductive Health Specialists, Community Health Officers, Program Managers, Researchers, Data Analysts, Government Health Officials, Development Practitioners, NGO Staff, Health Project Coordinators, Policy Analysts, and professionals involved in maternal, newborn, child, and reproductive health programs.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Maternal and Child Health Monitoring

1.     Principles and concepts of maternal and child health monitoring

2.     Maternal and child health systems and frameworks

3.     Importance of monitoring in healthcare service delivery

4.     Maternal and child health indicators and targets

5.     Global and national maternal and child health strategies

6.     Case Study: Establishing an integrated maternal and child health monitoring system

Module 2: Maternal Health Monitoring Systems

1.     Monitoring antenatal care services

2.     Monitoring skilled birth attendance and delivery services

3.     Monitoring emergency obstetric care interventions

4.     Monitoring maternal morbidity and mortality indicators

5.     Monitoring reproductive health and family planning services

6.     Case Study: Monitoring maternal healthcare performance indicators

Module 3: Child Health Monitoring Systems

1.     Monitoring neonatal health services

2.     Monitoring infant and under-five health programs

3.     Monitoring child growth and development indicators

4.     Monitoring immunization and vaccination programs

5.     Monitoring childhood illness prevention and management

6.     Case Study: Monitoring child survival and development programs

Module 4: Maternal and Child Health Data Management

1.     Health information systems and data sources

2.     Data collection methodologies and tools

3.     Data quality assurance and validation procedures

4.     Data management and database systems

5.     Confidentiality and ethical considerations in health data management

6.     Case Study: Developing maternal and child health information systems

Module 5: Data Analysis and Reporting

1.     Statistical analysis of maternal and child health data

2.     Trend analysis and performance measurement

3.     Data visualization and dashboard development

4.     Preparation of maternal and child health reports

5.     Evidence-based decision-making and policy recommendations

6.     Case Study: Using health data for program improvement and policy development

Module 6: Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks

1.     Monitoring and evaluation principles and frameworks

2.     Development of performance indicators and targets

3.     Outcome and impact evaluation methodologies

4.     Monitoring quality improvement initiatives

5.     Accountability and learning systems in maternal and child health programs

6.     Case Study: Evaluation of maternal and child health interventions

Module 7: Nutrition Monitoring in Maternal and Child Health

1.     Maternal nutrition monitoring frameworks

2.     Child nutrition surveillance systems

3.     Monitoring growth and nutritional status indicators

4.     Monitoring micronutrient supplementation programs

5.     Nutrition information management systems

6.     Case Study: Monitoring maternal and child nutrition interventions

Module 8: Community-Based Maternal and Child Health Monitoring

1.     Community health monitoring systems

2.     Community participation and stakeholder engagement

3.     Monitoring community health worker programs

4.     Household health surveys and assessments

5.     Community feedback and accountability mechanisms

6.     Case Study: Community-based maternal and child health monitoring systems

Module 9: Digital Health Technologies and Innovation

1.     Electronic health information systems

2.     Mobile health technologies and applications

3.     Real-time health monitoring systems

4.     Health dashboards and performance tracking tools

5.     Digital transformation in maternal and child health monitoring

6.     Case Study: Implementing digital maternal and child health monitoring solutions

Module 10: Public Health Surveillance Systems

1.     Principles of health surveillance systems

2.     Disease surveillance in maternal and child health

3.     Early warning systems and outbreak monitoring

4.     Integrated surveillance and response mechanisms

5.     Surveillance data utilization and reporting

6.     Case Study: Maternal and child health surveillance during public health emergencies

Module 11: Policy, Governance and Strategic Planning

1.     Health policy frameworks and governance systems

2.     Strategic planning for maternal and child health programs

3.     Health financing and resource mobilization

4.     Institutional capacity strengthening

5.     Policy monitoring and accountability systems

6.     Case Study: Developing strategic maternal and child health monitoring plans

Module 12: Sustainability and Continuous Improvement

1.     Sustainability of maternal and child health monitoring systems

2.     Institutional learning and knowledge management

3.     Performance improvement and adaptive management

4.     Quality assurance and continuous monitoring systems

5.     Emerging trends and innovations in maternal and child health monitoring

6.     Case Study: Building sustainable maternal and child health monitoring frameworks

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.