Strengthening Community Health Worker Programs
Learn to scale up primary health care through community health worker programs in this Harvard course for health systems leaders.
Learn to scale up primary health care through community health worker programs in this Harvard course for health systems leaders.
This course, developed by Harvard in collaboration with Last Mile Health, addresses the global shortage of health workers and the need for improved access to essential health services. It focuses on strengthening community health worker programs as a key strategy to deliver high-quality primary health care at scale. The curriculum covers core concepts of community health worker programs, design and optimization of large-scale programs, and strategies to overcome common management challenges. Through case studies from countries like Ethiopia, Bangladesh, and Liberia, participants learn from global health experts and government leaders about building and advocating for effective community health systems. The course is designed for health systems leaders, program managers, resource mobilizers, and anyone interested in community health worker programs, offering practical insights to implement critical changes in health service delivery.
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What you'll learn
Understand core concepts of community health worker programs within primary health systems
Explore key components in designing and optimizing community health worker programs through country case studies
Develop advocacy skills for promoting community health worker programs to stakeholders
Analyze evidence demonstrating the impact and returns of community health workers
Learn strategies for building coalitions to support government-led programs
Identify methods to reduce duplicative efforts in the community health ecosystem
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Module Description
This course provides a comprehensive overview of community health worker programs and their role in strengthening primary health care systems globally. It covers the design, implementation, and optimization of large-scale community health worker programs, addressing key challenges and opportunities in the field. The curriculum emphasizes practical strategies for building effective and sustainable programs, drawing on case studies and lessons learned from successful initiatives worldwide. Participants will learn about advocacy, coalition-building, and resource mobilization to support government-led programs. The course also explores the use of digital tools and mobile technology in health worker training and program management. By the end of the course, learners will have a robust understanding of how to develop and scale community health worker programs to improve health outcomes in underserved communities.
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