Introduction

Effective Public Financial Management (PFM) in the health sector is vital for improving health service delivery, ensuring resource efficiency, and promoting financial accountability. PFM for the Health Sector Training Course is designed to equip professionals with the essential skills to strengthen budget planning, health financing strategies, and performance-based resource allocation for sustainable healthcare systems. By aligning with global best practices and health sector governance frameworks, the course enhances participants’ ability to deliver impactful reforms in healthcare financing.

In an era of growing health demands and limited resources, effective PFM in health systems ensures the optimal use of public funds to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This program emphasizes financial transparency, results-based budgeting, strategic purchasing, and value-for-money principles, while addressing healthcare financing challenges in developing and developed economies. The training integrates real-world case studies, innovative tools, and interactive exercises for practical learning and sustainable implementation.

Programme Curriculum

PFM for the Health Sector Training Course

Introduction

Course Objectives

Strengthen budget formulation and execution processes in the health sector.
Apply results-based financing to improve accountability in healthcare systems.
Enhance resource mobilization strategies for sustainable health financing.
Improve financial reporting systems for transparency and efficiency.
Apply health sector planning linked to national development priorities.
Strengthen public procurement management for essential health commodities.
Implement internal controls and audit mechanisms in health institutions.
Apply PFM tools to improve equity and efficiency in healthcare delivery.
Utilize digital innovations in financial tracking for the health sector.
Align health sector financing reforms with UHC goals.
Enhance intergovernmental fiscal transfers for decentralized health systems.
Monitor and evaluate PFM performance indicators in the health sector.
Apply evidence-based policy-making in health sector financial reforms.

Target Audiences

Health Sector Policymakers
Public Finance Managers
Ministry of Health Officials
Hospital Administrators
Budget and Planning Officers
Donor Agency Representatives
Health Economists
Internal Auditors in Healthcare

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of PFM in the Health Sector

Principles of PFM in health systems
Fiscal space for health financing
Global frameworks for PFM and health governance
Role of PFM in achieving UHC
Key challenges in health sector financial management
Case Study: PFM reforms in Ghana’s health sector

Module 2: Budgeting and Resource Allocation

Budget formulation and execution processes
Linking budgets to health sector plans
Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) in health
Performance-based resource allocation
Prioritizing health expenditures
Case Study: Rwanda’s performance-based budgeting in health

Module 3: Health Financing and Resource Mobilization

Sources of health sector financing
Domestic resource mobilization strategies
Donor funding and sustainability issues
Pooling and risk-sharing mechanisms
Innovative financing instruments for healthcare
Case Study: Kenya’s health financing reforms under UHC

Module 4: Financial Reporting and Accountability

Standards in health sector financial reporting
Improving transparency through reporting tools
Linking financial data to service delivery outcomes
Role of internal and external audits
Strengthening accountability frameworks
Case Study: Health financial reporting in South Africa

Module 5: Public Procurement in the Health Sector

Principles of procurement in healthcare
Ensuring value-for-money in medical procurement
Managing supply chains for essential medicines
Risk management in procurement processes
Enhancing efficiency and accountability in procurement
Case Study: Tanzania’s e-procurement system in healthcare

Module 6: Internal Controls and Risk Management

Internal control frameworks for health sector PFM
Identifying and mitigating financial risks
Fraud prevention strategies in healthcare finance
Monitoring and evaluation mechanisms
Strengthening audit and compliance structures
Case Study: Uganda’s audit framework in the health sector

Module 7: Digital Innovations in Health Sector PFM

Role of ICT in health financing systems
ePFM platforms for transparency and tracking
Mobile money in healthcare payments
Blockchain applications in health sector finance
Data analytics for financial decision-making
Case Study: Nigeria’s digital health payment systems

Module 8: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Policy Reform

PFM performance indicators in health systems
Linking M&E to policy reforms
Using data for evidence-based policymaking
Institutionalizing M&E frameworks
Policy reforms for sustainable financing
Case Study: Ethiopia’s health sector financing reforms

Training Methodology

Interactive lectures with real-life case applications.
Group discussions to encourage peer-to-peer learning.
Case study analysis of successful PFM reforms.
Hands-on exercises using financial management tools.
Role-plays and simulations for practical application.
Expert presentations from global health finance specialists.

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