Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems
This course is part of Foundations of Global Health Specialization.
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What you'll learn
Understand health service organizations and their challenges
Master WHO's six major health system building blocks
Develop skills in human resource management and capacity building
Create effective health policies and advocacy strategies
Implement community participation in health systems
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This course includes:
9.7 Hours PreRecorded video
4 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course provides an overview of health systems based on WHO's guidance, focusing on low and middle-income countries. It covers four main areas: health service organizations, WHO's six building blocks of health systems, human resource development, and health policy making. Students learn about organizational management, system components, capacity building, and stakeholder advocacy through lectures, case studies, and practical assignments.
Understanding Organizations and How They Change
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Health Systems: Basic Functions and Building Blocks
Module 2 · 5 Hours to complete
Human Resource Capacity Development: An Essential Health System Function
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Health Systems Policy Development and Advocacy Approaches
Module 4 · 1 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: Foundations of Global Health Specialization
Instructor
Expert in Tropical Disease Control and Professor at Johns Hopkins University
Dr. William Brieger is a Professor in the Health Systems Program of the Department of International Health at Johns Hopkins University, where he specializes in the social and behavioral aspects of disease control and prevention, particularly in tropical diseases such as malaria, onchocerciasis, and guinea worm. He holds a Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH) from Johns Hopkins and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. With extensive experience teaching at the African Regional Health Education Center in Nigeria from 1976 to 2002, Dr. Brieger has developed a deep understanding of health education and community participation in health systems. His work has involved consulting for various international organizations, including the CDC, WHO, and USAID, focusing on community-directed interventions and health education strategies.In addition to his research and consulting roles, Dr. Brieger teaches several online courses at Johns Hopkins University and Coursera, including "Community Change in Public Health" and "Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems." He has published over 140 scientific articles that explore the intersection of culture, behavior, and health outcomes, making significant contributions to the field of public health education and practice.
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