Courses on Health Systems Strengthening

The advanced courses offered at KIT Royal Tropical Institute are an opportunity for professionals in health and development to further develop their knowledge and skills and broaden their perspectives.

The courses are practical, focused and complete in and of themselves. Courses can be taken as a standalone course, or as part of the Master of Science in Public Health (MPH) or the Master of Science in International Health (MIH). Courses are given in various formats: in classrooms at KIT or where indicated as e-learning courses. We are also happy to offer courses on public health issues in French.

Short Courses on analyse organizational behaviour and identify appropriate leadership skills. This course addresses the knowledge and skills required for workforce issues. Topics include labour

Health Systems Strengthening

Qualitative Methods in Health Systems Research 20 January – 9 February 2021 (4 EC) € 2,060, eligible for OKP

In health systems policymakers, managers and service providers need to be able to select appropriate research methods to better understand and address the problems they face. This course discusses which methods to use to answer different health system research questions. The course specifically focuses on qualitative research methods. You will gain experience in each step of the research process through the development of your own research

WHO Collaborating Centre for Human Resources for Health

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has designated KIT an HRH Collaborating Centre for the training, retention and motivation of health care workers in developing countries. As such, KIT conducts research and advises countries on policy, planning proposal, through practical exercises, and by appraising a research proposal. Attention is also paid to enhance the use of research results by policy makers, managers, health care providers, civil society and clients.

Human Resources for Health 15 – 26 February 2021 (3 EC) € 1,690, eligible for OKP

The quality of health service delivery depends to a large extent on the availability and performance of qualified personnel. Policy makers and managers need to be able to develop adequate policies and strategies, human resource planning and management. It provides an overview of the situation of HRH from a global perspective and discusses strategies at country level to address health and capacity development.

market analysis, workforce planning, training, strategies to improve retention, motivation and performance, governance, gender and leadership and organisational change.

Health Policy and Financing 17 May - 4 June 2021 (4 EC) €2,060, eligible for OKP

This module takes an in-depth look at important issues and current debates in health policy, health economics and health financing, taking universal health coverage as an umbrella. Sessions include the policy process, involvement of private sector providers, international finance & aid effectiveness, TRIPS, community participation, different health insurance arrangements, performance based financing, decentralisation and governance of health systems. As part of this course, you are required to write a policy brief on a specific health policy debate relevant to the context of low- and middle-income countries. Examples include opportunities for increasing domestic and pooled resources; options to increase efficiency in spending resources, including benefits design and strategic purchasing; and various options to improve access and quality of service delivery.

Suivi et Évaluation de la Santé dans un Contexte Dynamique (Cours en français)

Voir p.26 pour la description de ce cours et d’autres cours enseignés en français.

Monitoring and Evaluation in a Dynamic Health Environment 16 – 27 August 2021 (3 EC) € 2,650 (tropEd € 2,120), eligible for OKP € 2,220 (Early bird: if paid before 1 May 2021)

Monitoring and evaluation skills are essential for working in a dynamic health environment. Sectoral plans at national, regional and local level require insight to allow informed decision making, planning and to facilitate implementation. This course will provide participants with a deeper understanding of the role that M&E plays in all aspects of the health system. Course participants will examine contextual changes such as the new aid architecture and multi-stakeholder environments and its implications for M&E. Emphasis will be put on identifying appropriate M&E and information management approaches to be used in developing countries. Rational data collection for optimal usefulness while imposing minimal burden on staff will also be highlighted. Finally special attention is given to making M&E systems equity aware and to balance the ethical aspects of an evaluation.

The M&E course was a great eye opener in the role of M&E across all the elements of the health system. The key concepts that I was introduced to such as the theory of change have been of tremendous help in conceptualization, implementation and evaluation of programs in my day to day work. The classes were engaging, practical and were greatly enriched by the wide experience of the lecturers and interaction with students from different backgrounds and cultures.”

Judy Gichuki from Kenya

Currently working as a Sub-County team lead in the Nairobi County Health Services Department