Public Financial Management & Budgeting

Performance-Based Management and Budgeting for Health Training Course

Introduction

Performance-Based Management and Budgeting (PBMB) has become a critical approach in strengthening health systems, optimizing resources, and enhancing accountability within healthcare institutions. Performance-Based Management and Budgeting for Health Training Course equips professionals with the skills to integrate results-based budgeting, health financing strategies, and evidence-based decision-making into their organizational practices. By leveraging performance indicators, monitoring frameworks, and financial planning tools, participants will gain actionable insights into improving healthcare delivery and achieving sustainable health outcomes.

This course is designed to address the evolving challenges of health policy, efficiency in resource allocation, and accountability in public health expenditure. Through a blend of theory, practice, and real-world case studies, participants will learn how to design and implement performance-driven budgets, align funding with health priorities, and promote transparency in healthcare spending. By mastering PBMB, health leaders and managers will contribute to stronger governance, effective service delivery, and long-term impact in the health sector.

Programme Curriculum

Performance-Based Management and Budgeting for Health Training Course

Introduction

Course Objectives

Understand the fundamentals of performance-based management in healthcare.
Apply results-oriented budgeting tools in health institutions.
Integrate strategic health financing mechanisms for sustainable outcomes.
Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks for budget accountability.
Strengthen evidence-based decision-making in healthcare management.
Design performance indicators tailored to health sector needs.
Enhance financial transparency and accountability in health programs.
Implement cost-effectiveness analysis in health budgeting.
Align health budgets with national health strategies and SDGs.
Build institutional capacity for results-based healthcare governance.
Utilize data analytics and health information systems for budgeting.
Identify and mitigate risks in performance-based financial management.
Apply global best practices and case studies in health PBMB.

Target Audience

Health Policy Makers
Public Health Administrators
Hospital Managers
Financial Officers in Health Institutions
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists
Health Program Coordinators
Donor and Development Partners in Health
Academics and Researchers in Health Economics

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Performance-Based Management in Health

Understanding PBMB concepts and frameworks
Linking performance with accountability in health systems
Role of leadership in performance-driven budgeting
Key challenges in implementing PBMB in healthcare
Global best practices in health sector PBMB
Case Study: Rwanda’s Performance-Based Financing in Health

Module 2: Results-Based Budgeting in Health Institutions

Principles of results-oriented financial planning
Designing budgets aligned with strategic health goals
Setting measurable performance indicators
Tools for budget monitoring and reporting
Linking budget to health outcomes
Case Study: Results-Based Budgeting in Ghana’s Health Sector

Module 3: Health Financing and Sustainability

Overview of health financing systems
Innovative financing mechanisms for health
Integrating performance into financial planning
Challenges of sustainability in low-resource settings
Aligning donor support with PBMB
Case Study: Performance-Based Health Financing in Ethiopia

Module 4: Monitoring and Evaluation for Budget Accountability

Building robust monitoring frameworks
Performance measurement techniques in health
Role of data in budget tracking and reporting
Strengthening accountability mechanisms
Using evidence for decision-making
Case Study: Kenya’s Health Sector Monitoring and Evaluation Framework

Module 5: Data Analytics and Health Information Systems

Leveraging health information systems for PBMB
Data-driven decision-making in budgeting
Tools for predictive analytics in health financing
Integrating digital health into performance management
Overcoming data quality challenges
Case Study: Use of DHIS2 in Health Budgeting in Tanzania

Module 6: Aligning Health Budgets with National Strategies and SDGs

Linking health financing to SDGs and UHC
Aligning national priorities with institutional budgets
Policy frameworks supporting PBMB
Role of partnerships in health financing
Measuring progress towards health-related SDGs
Case Study: Universal Health Coverage Financing in Thailand

Module 7: Risk Management in Performance-Based Budgeting

Identifying risks in PBMB implementation
Tools for financial risk assessment in health systems
Building resilience in budgeting processes
Strategies to mitigate corruption and misuse of funds
Enhancing institutional risk governance
Case Study: Risk Mitigation in Performance-Based Health Programs in Nigeria

Module 8: Global Best Practices in Health Performance-Based Budgeting

Comparative analysis of PBMB across countries
Adapting international lessons to local contexts
Strengthening institutional capacity for PBMB
Building partnerships with donors and stakeholders
Future trends in PBMB for health systems
Case Study: World Bank-supported Performance-Based Health Projects

Training Methodology

Interactive lectures with expert facilitators
Group discussions and peer-to-peer learning
Hands-on workshops with budgeting tools
Real-life case study analysis and problem-solving
Simulations and scenario-based exercises
Continuous assessment and practical assignments

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.

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