Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management and Planning · Third Year · HSM 3140
Project Management and Planning
Covers planning, implementation, and evaluation of health projects common in NGOs and government programmes.
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Topic 10
Project Logic Model: Inputs to Impact
This topic provides a comprehensive understanding of the project logic model, a vital framework for Zambian tertiary students in health promotion and management. It breaks down the sequential chain from inputs (resources), through activities and outputs (immediate results), to outcomes (medium-term consequences) and impacts (long-term effects). Using examples like HIV/AIDS and safe water projects, it teaches students how to identify appropriate indicators for each level and trace the pathway of change. For university and college learners, mastering this logic is essential for designing measurable interventions, writing convincing proposals, and evaluating project success—key skills for examinations and professional practice in Zambia's development sector.
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Healthcare Project Management and Planning
Healthcare project management and planning involve applying project management principles to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close health-related projects such as hospital construction, health campaigns, IT implementations, and research studies. This topic covers project lifecycle phases, stakeholder analysis, work breakdown structures, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and evaluation. For Zambian tertiary students in public health and administration, these skills are essential for managing donor-funded projects, government health initiatives, and organizational change. Effective project management ensures that health projects are delivered on time, within budget, and achieve desired outcomes. In Zambia's dynamic health sector, mastery enables graduates to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, secure funding, and contribute to health system strengthening, preparing them for roles as project coordinators, health program managers, and consultants.