Introduction

Health Program Management is a critical discipline that ensures effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of healthcare interventions in both public and private health systems. In an era defined by Universal Health Coverage (UHC), digital health transformation, and increasing demand for data-driven healthcare systems, strong program management skills are essential for improving population health outcomes, optimizing resources, and strengthening resilient health systems.

Health Program Management Training Course is designed to equip participants with practical competencies in health systems strengthening, project lifecycle management, health informatics integration, and results-based monitoring and evaluation (M&E). It integrates modern approaches such as AI in healthcare management, community-based health programming, and global health security frameworks, enabling professionals to lead impactful, scalable, and sustainable health programs.

Programme Curriculum

Health Program Management Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

Master health program planning and strategic implementation
Apply results-based management (RBM) in healthcare systems
Strengthen health systems governance and leadership
Design effective Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) frameworks
Utilize health data analytics for decision-making
Improve resource allocation and budget management in health programs
Integrate digital health and eHealth solutions
Enhance project cycle management in public health
Implement community health intervention strategies
Strengthen supply chain and logistics management in healthcare
Apply risk management in health emergencies and outbreaks
Improve stakeholder engagement and partnership coordination
Promote sustainable and scalable health program models

Target Audience

Public health program managers
NGO and humanitarian health workers
Ministry of Health officials
Hospital administrators and health executives
Epidemiologists and health data officers
Donor-funded project coordinators
Community health coordinators
Health systems researchers and consultants

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Health Program Management

Principles of health program lifecycle
Health system building blocks
Policy-to-program translation frameworks
Introduction to global health priorities (UHC, SDGs)
Case Study: National immunization program rollout strategies in low-resource settings

Module 2: Strategic Health Planning & Design

Strategic planning frameworks in healthcare
Needs assessment and situational analysis
Theory of Change (ToC) development
Priority setting in health interventions
Case Study: HIV/AIDS strategic program planning in Sub-Saharan Africa

Module 3: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

Designing M&E frameworks
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in health
Data quality assurance systems
Real-time monitoring dashboards
Case Study: Maternal mortality reduction tracking program

Module 4: Health Data & Digital Transformation

Health Management Information Systems (HMIS)
AI and predictive analytics in healthcare
Telemedicine and eHealth platforms
Data visualization for decision-making
Case Study: Digital disease surveillance system during COVID-19 response

Module 5: Financial & Resource Management

Health budgeting and cost optimization
Donor funding mechanisms
Financial accountability systems
Procurement and supply chain efficiency
Case Study: Vaccine supply chain optimization in rural health systems

Module 6: Leadership & Governance in Health Systems

Health leadership models
Policy implementation and governance structures
Ethics and accountability in health programs
Multi-sectoral coordination
Case Study: Health sector reform and decentralization model

Module 7: Community Health & Behavior Change

Community-based health interventions
Social and behavior change communication (SBCC)
Cultural competence in health delivery
Community engagement strategies
Case Study: Malaria prevention community mobilization campaign

Module 8: Emergency & Epidemic Preparedness

Outbreak preparedness planning
Risk communication strategies
Incident management systems
Emergency response coordination
Case Study: Ebola outbreak emergency response coordination model

Training Methodology

This course employs a participatory and hands-on approach to ensure practical learning, including:

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

Program planning Budget management Monitoring & evaluation Resource allocation

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Oct 19 2026

19 Oct — 23 Oct 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000