Program Design & Evaluation for Health Systems

Dr. Jaya Gupta is a health systems researcher and independent consultant affiliated with the World Health Organization and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She holds both a PhD and an MPH from Johns Hopkins, specializing in health systems strengthening and program evaluation. With extensive experience in qualitative and quantitative research, particularly in North India, Dr. Gupta has contributed significantly to health systems assessments focused on service availability and readiness. Her work emphasizes the importance of community participation and equity in health initiatives, aiming to improve healthcare delivery in underserved populations.In addition to her consulting work, Dr. Gupta teaches the course "Program Design & Evaluation for Health Systems Strengthening" on Coursera, where she equips students with essential skills for designing effective health programs. Her commitment to advancing public health through research and education has made her a respected figure in the field, driving impactful change in global health systems.

Dr. Timothy Roberton is an Assistant Scientist in the Department of International Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where he focuses on developing tools and mathematical models to enhance the design and evaluation of health programs. His expertise lies in creating software tools that enable NGOs to generate evidence-based evaluation plans, compile electronic survey questionnaires, and conduct statistical analyses of both survey and routine data. Dr. Roberton is also a key member of the team that maintains the Lives Saved Tool (LiST), which estimates changes in child and maternal mortality, providing critical insights for public health interventions.In addition to his research, Dr. Roberton teaches the course "Program Design & Evaluation for Health Systems Strengthening" on Coursera, where he shares his knowledge on effective program development strategies. His work has been instrumental in improving health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries, particularly through the application of data-driven decision-making in health systems strengthening initiatives.