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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M&E Systems in Zambia
Examines Zambia's health M&E systems, including HMIS, SmartCare, ZDHS, LCMS, and MICS. Covers data sources, strengths, and integration challenges. Provides practical context for Zambian tertiary learners to understand national data flows and evaluation practices, preparing them for roles in health research and program management.
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M&E Systems and Data Sources in Zambia
Provides an overview of Zambia's health information ecosystem, including HMIS, SmartCare EHR, and national surveys (ZDHS, MICS). Examines data collection methods, strengths, weaknesses, and integration challenges. Prepares Zambian students for practical engagement with the country's health data infrastructure.
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Impact Evaluation Methods
Impact Evaluation Methods is a high-level tertiary topic for Zambian degree and diploma students in public health, economics, and social sciences. This topic focuses on rigorous approaches to assessing the causal effects of interventions, answering questions such as 'What worked, for whom, and under what conditions?'. Students will explore evaluation designs, including experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental methods, and learn to apply criteria like relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability. The course covers practical steps in planning, resourcing, and conducting impact evaluations, with emphasis on data collection, analysis, and reporting. In Zambia, where evidence of program impact is critical for policy-making and donor funding, this topic prepares learners for roles in research institutions, evaluation units, and development agencies. It builds critical thinking and methodological skills necessary for designing and interpreting impact studies that inform health and social programs. Success in this topic supports academic achievement and professional readiness for Zambia's evidence-based decision-making landscape.
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Impact Evaluation in Public Health
Focuses on impact evaluation methods to assess long-term program effectiveness and attributable change. Distinguishes process, outcome, and impact evaluations, and covers baseline, midline, and endline assessment designs. Essential for advanced Zambian students to conduct rigorous evaluations and inform evidence-based health policy.
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Evaluating Program Impact
Focuses on impact evaluation methodologies to determine a program's attributable effects. Distinguishes between process, outcome, and impact evaluation, and covers design considerations for baseline, midline, and endline assessments. Critical for advanced students to conduct rigorous, evidence-based evaluations of health interventions.
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Theory of Change and Logical Frameworks
Theory of Change and Logical Frameworks is a foundational tertiary topic for Zambian college and university students in project planning, monitoring and evaluation, and development studies. This topic explores the conceptual models that explain how and why desired changes are expected to occur in a program context. Students will learn to develop theories of change, articulate assumptions, map change pathways, and create logical frameworks (logframes) that link inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, and impacts. The course emphasizes the practical application of these tools in designing, implementing, and evaluating health and community programs in Zambia. Skills gained include critical thinking, stakeholder engagement, and adaptive management. For Zambian learners, proficiency in theory of change and logframes is essential for careers in NGO program management, government planning departments, and donor-funded projects, where clear program logic is required for funding and accountability. This topic supports exam preparation and equips students with tools to enhance program effectiveness and sustainability in Zambia's development sector.
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Developing an M&E Plan
Guides students through creating a comprehensive M&E plan, integrating frameworks, indicators, data flow, and work plans. A practical, capstone skill for Zambian tertiary learners to apply M&E knowledge, vital for final projects, dissertations, and professional readiness in health program management and evaluation roles.
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Creating a Comprehensive M&E Plan
A practical, synthesis topic guiding students through the development of a full M&E plan. Integrates frameworks, indicators, data collection methods, roles, timelines, and budget into a cohesive document. The capstone skill for Zambian tertiary learners, directly applicable to final projects and professional M&E roles.
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Double Counting in Health Data Systems
Double Counting in Health Data Systems is a specialized tertiary topic for Zambian university and college students in health information management, monitoring and evaluation, and public health programs. This topic examines the causes, types, and consequences of double counting—where individuals, services, or sites are counted more than once—leading to inflated program results and flawed decision-making. Students will learn to identify Type I (within-partner), Type II (between-partner), and Type III (site) double counting, and explore practical strategies to prevent and correct them, such as unique identifier systems, geographic mapping, data quality assessments, and partner coordination. In Zambia, where multiple donors and partners deliver overlapping health services, understanding double counting is crucial for accurate reporting, resource allocation, and program planning. This topic equips learners with technical skills to enhance data integrity, support national health information systems, and meet reporting requirements for initiatives like PEPFAR. Mastery of this content is vital for careers in health data analysis, M&E, and strategic information roles within Zambia's health sector.