Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale
Learn to design and implement evaluations for large-scale public health programs in low- and middle-income countries, focusing on RMNCAH and nutrition.
Learn to design and implement evaluations for large-scale public health programs in low- and middle-income countries, focusing on RMNCAH and nutrition.
This comprehensive course introduces the principles and methods for evaluating public health programs operating at scale, with a particular focus on reproductive, maternal, newborn, child health and nutrition (RMNCAH) programs in low and middle-income countries. The curriculum equips participants with practical skills to critique existing evaluations, develop technically-sound evaluation plans, guide program managers through evaluation processes, and make informed decisions about pursuing evaluation as a career path. Students will learn to select appropriate evaluation designs, identify relevant stakeholders, develop impact models, choose suitable indicators and data sources, and analyze implementation strength and quality of care. The course addresses various evaluation methodologies including adequacy, plausibility, and probability evaluations, while emphasizing equity considerations and strategies to promote the uptake of evaluation findings. Supported by the Real Accountability, Data Analysis for Results (RADAR) project, this course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical tools for conducting meaningful program evaluations.
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What you'll learn
Critique evaluations of international health programs, identifying strengths and weaknesses
Develop technically-sound evaluation plans for RMNCAH and nutrition programs in low-income countries
Select appropriate evaluation designs based on priority questions and available resources
Assess program implementation strength and quality of care using specialized tools
Measure program coverage and estimate impact using appropriate methodologies
Integrate equity considerations into evaluation planning and analysis
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to evaluating public health programs at scale, focusing on programs in low and middle-income countries. Through six detailed modules, students learn the complete evaluation process: from stakeholder identification and impact model development to designing evaluations, selecting appropriate methodologies, and promoting the use of findings. The curriculum covers key evaluation components including implementation strength assessment, quality of care measurement, coverage estimation, and impact evaluation. Students gain practical experience with specialized tools such as the Lives Saved Tool (LiST) and RADAR assessment instruments. The course emphasizes real-world applications through case studies from countries like Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Malawi, ensuring students develop skills applicable to evaluating reproductive, maternal, newborn, child health and nutrition programs.
Getting Started in the Course
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Designing the Evaluation - Part 1
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Designing the evaluation - Part 2
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Methods and tools to answer priority evaluation questions
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Implementing an effectiveness evaluation of a large-scale program
Module 5 · 5 Hours to complete
Course review and exploring your potential as an external evaluator of large-scale programs
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Expert in Global RMNCH Monitoring and Public Health Evaluation
Dr. Agbessi Amouzou is an Associate Professor in the Department of International Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a senior faculty member at the Institute for International Programs. He specializes in measuring and monitoring reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) coverage and mortality. Dr. Amouzou has led major evaluations of large-scale health programs across low-income countries and currently oversees projects like RADAR, COMSA, and Countdown to 2030. Formerly with UNICEF's Data and Analytics Section, he contributed to global and country-level MNCH data analysis. He holds a PhD in Population Studies and Health, along with advanced degrees in biostatistics, demography, and mathematics. Originally from Togo, he brings deep expertise to the field of global public health.
Leading Expert in RMNCH Program Evaluation and Senior Scientist at Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Neff Walker is a Senior Scientist in the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where he specializes in the evaluation of large-scale reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) programs. With extensive experience in modeling the impact of health interventions, Dr. Walker serves as the Principal Investigator for significant projects such as RADAR and the Lives Saved Tool (LiST). His prior roles include four years at UNICEF as a Senior Advisor for estimation and modeling of HIV/AIDS impacts, as well as serving as the focal point for the Child Health Epidemiology Reference Group (CHERG). Dr. Walker's expertise in developing standard methods for estimating disease burden has been pivotal in shaping global health strategies.In addition to his research contributions, Dr. Walker teaches courses like "Analysis and Interpretation of Large-Scale Programs," "Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale," and "Measuring and Modeling Impact in Evaluations" on Coursera. His dedication to advancing public health through rigorous evaluation and modeling makes him a leading figure in global health research.
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