Governance and Public Health Policy Training Course

Course Overview

Governance and Public Health Policy are fundamental pillars for building resilient healthcare systems, improving population health outcomes, strengthening health security, and achieving sustainable development. Governments, ministries of health, public health agencies, healthcare institutions, development partners, humanitarian organizations, research institutions, and non-governmental organizations require robust governance systems and evidence-based public health policies to address emerging health challenges effectively. This comprehensive training course equips participants with practical knowledge and advanced competencies in public health governance, public health policy, health systems strengthening, health policy analysis, health financing, healthcare leadership, epidemiology, disease surveillance, health information systems, health programme management, universal health coverage (UHC), global health security, emergency preparedness, health promotion, health equity, health economics, digital health, artificial intelligence in healthcare, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), monitoring and evaluation, public sector governance, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable healthcare management. Participants will gain practical skills to formulate, implement, monitor, and evaluate effective public health policies that strengthen healthcare systems and improve public health outcomes.

The course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of governance principles in public health, health policy development processes, institutional leadership, regulatory frameworks, health financing, healthcare quality improvement, evidence-based policymaking, and health systems governance. Participants will learn how to analyse health challenges, develop responsive policies, strengthen governance structures, improve resource allocation, coordinate stakeholders, manage public health programmes, and establish resilient health systems capable of responding to evolving health threats. The programme integrates internationally recognized frameworks including the World Health Organization (WHO) Health Systems Framework, International Health Regulations (IHR), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Universal Health Coverage (UHC), One Health Approach, and Health in All Policies (HiAP) to support effective health governance and policy implementation.

Special emphasis is placed on strengthening health governance through digital transformation, electronic health records, health information systems, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, GIS, disease surveillance systems, emergency preparedness, pandemic response planning, climate-resilient health systems, environmental health governance, health workforce development, pharmaceutical governance, supply chain management, health financing reforms, quality assurance, community participation, gender-responsive health policies, health equity, innovation, and evidence-based decision-making. Participants will also examine emerging trends in digital health, telemedicine, precision public health, big data analytics, blockchain for health records, smart healthcare systems, and integrated health governance models that improve efficiency, accountability, and accessibility.

Through practical policy development workshops, governance simulations, health programme planning exercises, collaborative group work, web-based tutorials, and relevant international case studies, participants will develop competencies required to strengthen governance and public health policy. Upon successful completion, participants will be equipped to improve healthcare governance, formulate effective public health policies, strengthen institutional capacity, enhance health system performance, promote equitable access to healthcare services, improve emergency preparedness, and contribute to healthier, resilient, and sustainable communities.

Course Objectives

1.     Understand the principles and frameworks of governance and public health policy.

2.     Strengthen institutional governance for effective health systems management.

3.     Develop evidence-based public health policies and implementation strategies.

4.     Enhance healthcare leadership and strategic decision-making.

5.     Improve health financing and resource allocation mechanisms.

6.     Strengthen disease surveillance, preparedness, and emergency response systems.

7.     Integrate digital health technologies and innovation into healthcare governance.

8.     Apply monitoring, evaluation, and performance management in public health programmes.

9.     Promote health equity, universal health coverage, and community participation.

10.  Build resilient healthcare systems that support sustainable public health outcomes.

Organizational Benefits

1.     Improved governance and accountability within healthcare institutions.

2.     Enhanced effectiveness of public health policies and programmes.

3.     Strengthened health system resilience and emergency preparedness.

4.     Improved health financing and efficient resource utilization.

5.     Better disease surveillance and health information management.

6.     Enhanced quality of healthcare service delivery.

7.     Increased adoption of digital health technologies and innovation.

8.     Improved compliance with international public health standards and regulations.

9.     Strengthened monitoring, evaluation, and evidence-based decision-making.

10.  Sustainable institutional capacity supporting improved population health outcomes.

Target Participants

This course is designed for policymakers, ministry of health officials, public health professionals, healthcare administrators, hospital managers, health programme managers, epidemiologists, disease surveillance officers, health economists, health financing specialists, monitoring and evaluation specialists, environmental health officers, emergency preparedness professionals, humanitarian practitioners, development partners, researchers, academics, consultants, healthcare regulators, pharmacists, medical officers, nurses, laboratory managers, county and municipal health officials, and professionals responsible for public health governance, policy development, healthcare management, and health systems strengthening.

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Governance and Public Health Policy

·       Principles of public health governance

·       Health policy concepts

·       Health systems framework

·       Governance models

·       Public health ethics

·       Global health governance

Case Study: Developing a national public health governance framework.

Module 2: Health Policy Development and Strategic Planning

·       Policy formulation

·       Policy analysis

·       Strategic health planning

·       Stakeholder consultation

·       Legislative processes

·       Policy implementation

Case Study: Designing a national policy to improve primary healthcare services.

Module 3: Health Systems Strengthening

·       Health service delivery

·       Health workforce management

·       Health infrastructure

·       Institutional capacity building

·       Governance reforms

·       Quality improvement

Case Study: Strengthening district health systems through governance reforms.

Module 4: Health Financing and Resource Management

·       Health financing models

·       Budget planning

·       Resource mobilization

·       Financial accountability

·       Universal Health Coverage financing

·       Cost-effectiveness analysis

Case Study: Improving healthcare financing through strategic budgeting reforms.

Module 5: Disease Surveillance and Health Security

·       Disease surveillance systems

·       Epidemiological investigations

·       Health intelligence

·       Pandemic preparedness

·       Emergency response planning

·       International Health Regulations

Case Study: Coordinating national disease surveillance during an infectious disease outbreak.

Module 6: Digital Health and Health Information Systems

·       Electronic health records

·       Digital health platforms

·       Artificial intelligence in healthcare

·       Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

·       Telemedicine

·       Health data governance

Case Study: Implementing digital health systems to improve patient care and reporting.

Module 7: Healthcare Leadership and Organizational Governance

·       Leadership in healthcare

·       Organizational development

·       Decision-making

·       Change management

·       Performance management

·       Institutional accountability

Case Study: Leading organizational transformation in a public hospital.

Module 8: Health Promotion and Community Engagement

·       Health education

·       Community participation

·       Behaviour change communication

·       Social mobilization

·       Health equity

·       Multi-sector collaboration

Case Study: Community-based health promotion for maternal and child health.

Module 9: Environmental Health and Climate-Resilient Healthcare

·       Environmental health governance

·       Climate change and health

·       Water, sanitation, and hygiene

·       Occupational health

·       Disaster risk reduction

·       Sustainable healthcare systems

Case Study: Developing climate-resilient public health strategies for vulnerable communities.

Module 10: Monitoring, Evaluation and Public Health Performance

·       Monitoring frameworks

·       Evaluation methodologies

·       Health indicators

·       Results-based management

·       Data analysis

·       Performance reporting

Case Study: Evaluating the effectiveness of a national immunization programme.

Module 11: Pharmaceutical Governance and Healthcare Regulation

·       Pharmaceutical policy

·       Medicines regulation

·       Supply chain governance

·       Quality assurance

·       Regulatory compliance

·       Health technology assessment

Case Study: Strengthening pharmaceutical governance to improve medicine availability.

Module 12: Emerging Trends in Governance and Public Health Policy

·       Precision public health

·       Big data analytics

·       Smart healthcare systems

·       One Health approach

·       Innovation in health governance

·       Future public health policy

Case Study: Developing a strategic roadmap for digital transformation and resilient public health governance.

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, flight 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.