Health Systems Development: Introduction to Health Systems
This course is part of Health Systems Development.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Health Systems Development Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Identify key components of well-functioning health systems
Analyze different health system financing models
Evaluate health system performance using assessment tools
Understand principles of universal health coverage
Compare health system governance structures globally
Assess health system priorities and decision-making processes
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1.9 Hours PreRecorded video
9 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course introduces learners to the fundamental concepts of health systems development. It covers key building blocks of health systems, governance structures, performance assessment methods, and universal health coverage principles. Through practical examples and case studies, students learn to critically compare different health system models worldwide, understand financing mechanisms, and evaluate system performance. The course emphasizes real-world applications and includes interactive assessments to reinforce learning.
Introduction to Health Systems
Module 1 · 6 Hours to complete
Health Systems Governance
Module 2 · 6 Hours to complete
Health Systems Performance Assessment
Module 3 · 7 Hours to complete
Universal Health Coverage
Module 4 · 6 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Health Systems Development
Instructor
Leader in Health Workforce Capacity and Systems Research
Dr. Sondus Hassounah is a Senior Teaching Fellow in the Department of Primary Care & Public Health at Imperial College London, where she focuses on health workforce capacity through training and education, as well as health system strengthening research. With a clinical background, she trained in Medicine at Cairo University and gained experience in medical oncology, harm reduction for HIV-prone communities, and tuberculosis. Dr. Hassounah earned her Master in Public Health (MPH) from Imperial College London in 2012 and became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in 2016. At Imperial's School of Public Health, she designs and delivers health workforce capacity-building programs for BSc and Master in Public Health students, as well as short courses for global cohorts and the Health Systems Development Specialization for the Global Master in Public Health. Her research interests include health policy and systems research, with a particular focus on the health workforce. Dr. Hassounah's project portfolio features collaborations with national governments, academic institutions, NGOs, the World Health Organization (EMRO and EURO), the World Bank, and Public Health England.
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