Learn to plan and manage global health initiatives, focusing on equity and quality in program implementation.
Learn to plan and manage global health initiatives, focusing on equity and quality in program implementation.
Explore the complexities of planning and managing global health initiatives in this intermediate-level course. Using the polio eradication effort as a case study, you'll delve into foundational concepts, theoretical frameworks, and practical details involved in this process. Learn about acquiring, training, and deploying human resources, addressing corruption, and considering intersectionality in global health programs. Gain insights into supply chain management, health equity, and social justice in the context of global health initiatives.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamentals of planning and managing global health initiatives
Analyze the complexities of disease eradication programs using polio as a case study
Explore strategies for effective human resource management in global health
Examine the role of health commodities, logistics, and supply chain in program implementation
Investigate the importance of health equity and social justice in global health programs
Develop skills in microplanning and program monitoring for successful implementation
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4.5 Hours PreRecorded video
5 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of planning and managing global health initiatives, with a focus on equity and quality in program implementation. Using the polio eradication effort as a case study, students will explore the complexities of global health program management, from establishing supply chains to addressing corruption and considering intersectionality. The course covers foundational concepts, theoretical frameworks, and practical details involved in this process, including human resource management, health commodities and logistics, and the role of equity and social justice in global health programs. By the end of the course, learners will have gained valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of global health program implementation and the strategies needed to address challenges in various contexts.
Disease Eradication Basics with Polio Case Study
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Planning and Managing Global Health Programs
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Health Commodities, Logistics, and Supply
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Human Resources for Health (HRH)
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Health Equity and Social Justice
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University
Olakunle Alonge, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He specializes in implementation science and health systems strengthening, with a focus on addressing global health challenges. Alonge has significant experience working on health initiatives in countries such as Afghanistan, Liberia, and Nigeria. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Ibadan, a Master’s degree in Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and a PhD in International Health Systems from Johns Hopkins University. His research portfolio includes projects funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, emphasizing the importance of integrating health policies with community needs to enhance health outcomes. In addition to his academic role, Alonge has contributed to various global health initiatives and serves as an Honorary Senior Fellow at the University of Liverpool Institute of Psychology, Health and Society.
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