Public Health Service Management and Administration

(Capacity Building Course)

1. Introduction

Public health systems are the backbone of disease prevention, health promotion, and equitable service delivery. Effective public health management and administration ensure that resources are utilized efficiently, policies are implemented properly, and populations are served equitably. This training provides health professionals and administrators with the skills, strategies, and tools needed to lead, manage, and improve public health services.

 

2. Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and components of public health systems
• Apply management and leadership skills in health service delivery
• Plan, organize, and monitor public health programs and projects
• Improve efficiency, quality, and equity in service delivery
• Strengthen human resource and financial management in public health
• Lead change, policy implementation, and stakeholder coordination in health systems

 

3. Targeted Group

This course is ideal for:

• Public health managers and administrators
• Health program coordinators and supervisors
• Health facility managers (clinics, hospitals, health centers)
• Ministry of Health staff and local health authority personnel
• NGO and development agency staff in health programs
• Medical officers, nurses, and public health officers
• Health information officers and planners

 

4. Course Duration

• Total Duration: 4 weeks (64 contact hours)
• Schedule: 4 sessions per week × 4 hours each
• Delivery Mode: In-person / Online / Hybrid
• Training Methods: Interactive lectures, case studies, group work, simulations, policy reviews, practical tools, and action planning

 

5. Course Content

Module 1: Overview of Public Health Systems and Structures

• Health system building blocks
• Role of public health in development

Module 2: Principles of Public Health Management

• Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling in the public sector
• Governance and accountability

Module 3: Health Policy Development and Implementation

• Understanding health policy cycles
• Stakeholder engagement and policy advocacy

Module 4: Strategic Planning in Public Health

• Visioning, goal setting, and strategic objectives
• SWOT and situational analysis

Module 5: Leadership and Decision-Making in Public Health

• Leadership styles and competencies
• Evidence-based decision-making

Module 6: Health Service Delivery Models

• Primary health care
• Integrated and vertical service models

Module 7: Human Resource Management in Health Systems

• Workforce planning, recruitment, and retention
• Motivation and performance management

Module 8: Financial Management and Budgeting in Health

• Budget planning and execution
• Donor and government fund management

Module 9: Health Information Systems and Data Use

• HMIS frameworks
• Monitoring and evaluation for service improvement

Module 10: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

• Tools and models for quality management
• Accreditation and clinical governance

Module 11: Supply Chain and Logistics in Health Services

• Procurement, distribution, and inventory management
• Cold chain and medical supply systems

Module 12: Risk and Emergency Management in Public Health

• Public health emergency preparedness
• Disaster risk reduction in health systems

Module 13: Equity and Access in Public Health Service Delivery

• Addressing health disparities
• Reaching underserved populations

Module 14: Community Participation and Intersectoral Collaboration

• Community-based health management
• Partnerships with education, agriculture, and environment sectors

Module 15: Ethics, Governance, and Accountability in Public Health

• Health ethics and professionalism
• Transparency and corruption prevention

Module 16: Capstone – Development of a Public Health Service Improvement Plan

• Participants create and present a real or simulated improvement plan for their work setting
• Peer and facilitator review and feedback

 

6. Expected Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Effectively manage public health institutions and services
• Improve service delivery planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Make evidence-based administrative decisions
• Coordinate teams and lead programs with professionalism and accountability
• Integrate health policy into practical action
• Develop plans to improve quality, equity, and access in public health services

 

7. Certification

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to participants who:

• Attend at least 85% of sessions
• Actively participate in all training activities

Certificate of Competence in Public Health Service Management and Administration

Granted upon:

• Submission and presentation of a Public Health Service Improvement Plan
• Satisfactory performance in a final knowledge and application assessment
• Demonstrated understanding of the course content through group work and exercises

Certificates may be issued in partnership with ministries of health, universities, public health institutes, or international organizations (e.g., WHO, UNICEF).