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

Humanitarian Health Information Systems Training Course

Humanitarian crises caused by conflicts, natural disasters, disease outbreaks, forced displacement, and climate change require robust Health Information Systems (HIS) to support timely decision-making, coordinated emergency response, and effective healthcare delivery. The Humanitarian Health Information Systems Training Course equips humanitarian professionals, healthcare managers, public health specialists, epidemiologists, health informatics experts, monitoring and evaluation officers, emergency response coordinators, and development practitioners with advanced knowledge and practical skills to design, implement, manage, and optimize health information systems in humanitarian and emergency settings. The course integrates high-demand concepts including Humanitarian Health Information Systems (HHIS), Health Information Systems (HIS), Digital Health, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Electronic Health Records (EHR), Disease Surveillance, Public Health Informatics, Humanitarian Data Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), DHIS2, Health Information Exchange (HIE), Emergency Medical Information Systems, Predictive Analytics, Health Intelligence, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), Healthcare Dashboards, Cloud Computing, Healthcare Cybersecurity, and Humanitarian Digital Transformation, enabling participants to strengthen health information management, improve healthcare coordination, and enhance emergency response effectiveness in humanitarian contexts.

Participants will gain practical expertise in humanitarian health data collection, digital reporting, health information management, disease surveillance, emergency health assessments, healthcare interoperability, GIS mapping, predictive analytics, healthcare dashboards, AI-assisted decision support, mobile health applications, humanitarian monitoring systems, emergency reporting, and cloud-based health information platforms. Practical sessions include DHIS2 implementation, mobile data collection using KoboToolbox and ODK, GIS-based humanitarian health mapping, outbreak surveillance, healthcare performance monitoring, health indicator analysis, humanitarian dashboards, healthcare resource tracking, emergency operations reporting, data quality assurance, and visualization using Power BI, Tableau, Python, R, SQL, ArcGIS, and QGIS.

Governments, humanitarian organizations, ministries of health, United Nations agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international development partners increasingly rely on integrated humanitarian health information systems to improve health service delivery, strengthen disease surveillance, optimize humanitarian coordination, enhance emergency preparedness, support evidence-based programming, and protect vulnerable populations. This course provides practical methodologies for health information governance, humanitarian data standards, interoperability, AI governance, cybersecurity, ethical health data management, monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, digital transformation, and performance management. Participants will also explore emerging innovations including Generative AI, Digital Twins, blockchain-enabled health information exchange, wearable health technologies, Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), real-time humanitarian intelligence platforms, telemedicine systems, and smart humanitarian healthcare ecosystems that improve resilience and healthcare outcomes in complex emergencies.

The training combines expert-led presentations, practical laboratory exercises, humanitarian simulations, GIS mapping workshops, health information system demonstrations, collaborative projects, emergency response planning exercises, and comprehensive case studies from ministries of health, humanitarian organizations, refugee health programs, disaster response agencies, hospitals, international NGOs, United Nations agencies, research institutions, academic medical centers, and global public health programs. Upon successful completion, participants will possess the technical, analytical, strategic, and leadership competencies required to establish and manage humanitarian health information systems, strengthen health intelligence, improve healthcare coordination, optimize emergency response, and lead digital health transformation initiatives in humanitarian settings aligned with international humanitarian standards and best practices.

Course Objectives

1. Understand humanitarian health information systems and digital health principles.
2. Design and implement health information systems for humanitarian settings.
3. Strengthen disease surveillance and health intelligence using digital technologies.
4. Apply AI, GIS, and predictive analytics in humanitarian health information management.
5. Develop healthcare dashboards and emergency reporting systems.
6. Improve humanitarian health data quality, governance, and interoperability.
7. Strengthen monitoring, evaluation, and health program performance management.
8. Enhance emergency preparedness through integrated health information systems.
9. Improve evidence-based humanitarian healthcare planning and decision-making.
10. Lead digital transformation and innovation in humanitarian health systems.

Organizational Benefits

1. Improve humanitarian health information management and reporting.
2. Strengthen disease surveillance and outbreak detection capabilities.
3. Enhance coordination among humanitarian health partners.
4. Improve evidence-based emergency response planning.
5. Optimize healthcare resource allocation in humanitarian settings.
6. Strengthen monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian health programs.
7. Improve healthcare data quality, interoperability, and governance.
8. Accelerate digital transformation across humanitarian health operations.
9. Enhance compliance with international humanitarian health information standards.
10. Build resilient, intelligent, and data-driven humanitarian health systems.

Target Participants

• Public Health Professionals
• Humanitarian Health Officers
• Medical Doctors
• Nurses
• Epidemiologists
• Health Informatics Specialists
• Health Information Managers
• Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists
• Humanitarian Program Managers
• NGO Health Coordinators
• Ministry of Health Officials
• Disease Surveillance Officers
• Data Scientists
• GIS Specialists
• Artificial Intelligence Specialists
• Emergency Response Coordinators
• Hospital Administrators
• Digital Health Specialists
• Researchers
• Healthcare Consultants
• United Nations Personnel
• Refugee Health Coordinators
• Disaster Risk Management Professionals
• Development Practitioners
• University Lecturers

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Humanitarian Health Information Systems

• Humanitarian health systems overview
• Health information system frameworks
• Digital health concepts
• Humanitarian coordination
• Information management principles
• Case Study: Establishing a humanitarian health information system in a refugee response

Module 2: Health Data Collection and Management

• Health data standards
• Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Mobile data collection
• DHIS2 implementation
• Data quality management
• Case Study: Digital health reporting during an emergency response

Module 3: Disease Surveillance and Public Health Intelligence

• Disease surveillance systems
• Early warning systems
• Outbreak investigation
• Syndromic surveillance
• Public health intelligence
• Case Study: Cholera surveillance in humanitarian settings

Module 4: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Humanitarian Health

• GIS fundamentals
• Health facility mapping
• Disease hotspot analysis
• Population mapping
• Spatial decision support
• Case Study: GIS mapping for refugee healthcare service planning

Module 5: Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Analytics

• Artificial Intelligence applications
• Machine learning
• Predictive disease modeling
• Risk assessment
• Decision support systems
• Case Study: AI-assisted outbreak prediction in displaced populations

Module 6: Emergency Health Information Management

• Emergency reporting
• Incident management
• Emergency operations centers
• Health needs assessment
• Situation reporting
• Case Study: Health information management during a humanitarian emergency

Module 7: Monitoring, Evaluation and Performance Management

• Health indicators
• Monitoring frameworks
• Evaluation methodologies
• Performance dashboards
• Results-based management
• Case Study: Monitoring humanitarian health interventions

Module 8: Healthcare Dashboards and Data Visualization

• Power BI dashboards
• Tableau visualization
• Health analytics
• Executive reporting
• Real-time monitoring
• Case Study: National humanitarian health dashboard implementation

Module 9: Healthcare Interoperability and Data Governance

• Health Information Exchange (HIE)
• Data interoperability
• Privacy and confidentiality
• Data governance
• Regulatory compliance
• Case Study: Integrating multiple humanitarian health information systems

Module 10: Emergency Preparedness and Health System Resilience

• Emergency preparedness
• Disaster risk reduction
• Healthcare continuity
• Health system resilience
• Recovery planning
• Case Study: Strengthening health information systems after a natural disaster

Module 11: Humanitarian Coordination and Strategic Planning

• Multi-agency coordination
• Cluster information management
• Strategic planning
• Resource allocation
• Policy development
• Case Study: Coordinated humanitarian health response across multiple organizations

Module 12: Emerging Technologies in Humanitarian Health Information Systems

• Generative AI
• Digital Twins
• Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)
• Blockchain in health information
• Smart humanitarian healthcare ecosystems
• Case Study: AI-enabled humanitarian health intelligence platform

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 www.fdc-k.org for more information.