Health Planning & Management in Settings with Limited Resources (PUBH7030)
Course level
Continuing Professional Dev.
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
35 hours intensive
Incompatible
NA
Prerequisite
NA
Recommended prerequisite
Basics in public health and/or practical work experience in public health or health planning/management
Restricted
30
Assessment methods
Individual assessment through small practical activity 20% , group presentation 30%, individual assignment 50%
Course enquiries
Prof Maxine Whittaker
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.
Course description
The course will engage participants in the latest tools and methods for assessing population health needs, establishing health intervention priorities, and allocating health resources in resource poor contexts. The course work will be illustrated with examples, case studies, good practices, and lessons learned from field experience. Pedagogical methods shall be: Adult learning methods ¿ theory (readings and brief reminder), examples from case studies, facilitated group discussion, breakout sessions and role playing.