Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management and Planning · Third Year · HSM 3310
Evaluations in Health
Introduces monitoring and evaluation methods used to assess health programmes and policy effectiveness.
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Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation in Health
Introduces core M&E concepts in public health, defining monitoring vs. evaluation, key terms (inputs, outputs, outcomes, impact), and their roles in program management. Essential for Zambian tertiary students in health programs to build analytical skills for assessing health initiatives and improving system accountability.
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Foundations of Monitoring and Evaluation
Covers essential M&E terminology, concepts, and distinctions between monitoring and evaluation in public health programs. Key for Zambian tertiary students to establish a strong conceptual base for program assessment, performance tracking, and health sector accountability.
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Monitoring and Evaluation Fundamentals
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Fundamentals is a core tertiary-level topic essential for Zambian university and college students pursuing degrees in public health, health policy, and health management. This topic introduces the basic concepts, purposes, and distinctions between monitoring and evaluation within program and project contexts. Students will learn how M&E supports evidence-based decision-making, improves program efficiency, and ensures accountability in health interventions. The course covers key frameworks, indicator development, data sources, and the role of M&E in achieving sustainable health outcomes. Mastery of M&E fundamentals is critical for students aiming to work in government, NGOs, or international health agencies in Zambia, where robust M&E systems are vital for effective resource allocation and program success. This topic prepares learners for practical examinations and real-world applications in Zambia's health sector, enhancing their readiness for careers as M&E officers, program managers, and health analysts.
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M&E Frameworks: Logic Models and Results Frameworks
Covers key M&E frameworks like Logic Models and Results Frameworks, explaining how they link program activities to outcomes and impacts. Vital for Zambian university students to design, plan, and evaluate health interventions effectively, supporting exam success and practical project design in the health sector.
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M&E Frameworks and Logic Models
Introduces the primary frameworks used in M&E, including logic models, results frameworks, and theory of change. Focuses on visually and logically connecting inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact. Vital for Zambian students to structure program design and evaluation strategies effectively.
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Data Quality in Monitoring and Evaluation
Data Quality in Monitoring and Evaluation is a critical tertiary topic for Zambian college and university students in health sciences, epidemiology, and public health programs. This topic explores the seven dimensions of data quality: accuracy, reliability, completeness, timeliness, precision, integrity, and confidentiality. Students will learn how poor data quality can undermine program decisions, stakeholder trust, and resource allocation in health interventions. The course addresses common issues like double counting, data verification methods, and strategies for improving data management systems. In the Zambian context, where health programs rely on accurate data for reporting and planning, understanding data quality is essential for graduates pursuing roles in health information systems, M&E units, and donor-funded projects. This topic equips learners with the skills to design, assess, and enhance data quality frameworks, ensuring they can contribute to reliable health data systems in Zambia and beyond. It is examinable and directly relevant to professional certification and practice.
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Project Planning for Health Programs
Explains the project planning hierarchy from vision to activities, including SMART objectives, indicators, targets, and benchmarks. Teaches baseline, midline, and endline assessments. Crucial for Zambian college students to translate health goals into actionable, measurable plans for exams and real-world program management.
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Health Project Planning and Design
Explains the sequential process of health project planning from vision/mission to specific activities, objectives, and SMART criteria. Covers indicator development, target setting, and establishing baselines. Essential knowledge for Zambian learners to design coherent, measurable, and evaluable public health interventions.
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Results Frameworks in Program Design
Results Frameworks in Program Design is an advanced tertiary topic for Zambian university students in health policy, management, and evaluation courses. This topic covers the design, application, and utility of results frameworks as strategic tools for linking program activities to measurable outcomes and impacts. Students will learn to differentiate between goals, strategic objectives, intermediate results, and outputs, and how to develop causal linkages and performance indicators. The course emphasizes the role of results frameworks in planning, monitoring, communication, and evaluation of health programs in Zambia, where aligning interventions with national health goals is crucial. Practical skills include creating results matrices, setting baselines and targets, and integrating frameworks into M&E plans. This knowledge is essential for graduates aspiring to roles in program management, donor coordination, or health strategy within Zambian ministries, NGOs, and international agencies. Mastery of results frameworks enhances analytical thinking and supports success in tertiary examinations and professional practice.