Gender and Health Systems Strengthening Training Course

Introduction

Health systems worldwide are increasingly recognized as critical determinants of population well-being, yet gender disparities continue to limit equitable access and outcomes. This course equips participants with strategies to strengthen health systems through a gender-responsive lens.

Participants will explore how gender influences health outcomes, access to care, and policy implementation. The course provides tools to identify and address inequities, ensuring that health programs are inclusive and effective for all populations.

The program emphasizes integrating gender perspectives into health governance, financing, service delivery, human resources, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks, enabling systemic improvements across multiple levels.

Emerging topics such as digital health solutions, telemedicine, community health innovations, and policy reforms are examined, providing participants with practical approaches to enhance health system resilience and inclusivity.

Through interactive sessions, case studies, and scenario-based learning, participants gain hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating gender-sensitive health interventions that improve outcomes and efficiency.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to lead initiatives that strengthen health systems, promote equitable access, influence policy, and drive sustainable improvements in health service delivery for diverse populations.

Who Should Attend

• Health system managers and administrators
• Policy makers and public health officials
• Gender specialists and program officers
• Medical and health professionals
• NGO and donor representatives in health programming
• Monitoring and evaluation officers
• Health economists and planners
• Community health coordinators
• Health policy researchers and academics
• Consultants and trainers in health systems strengthening

Duration

5 Days

Course Objectives

• Understand gender dynamics in health systems and their impact on outcomes
• Integrate gender considerations into health policy and planning
• Strengthen governance and leadership in health institutions
• Enhance equity in health financing and resource allocation
• Design gender-sensitive service delivery models
• Promote inclusive human resource management in health systems
• Implement gender-responsive monitoring and evaluation frameworks
• Leverage digital health and technological innovations
• Address systemic barriers to equitable healthcare access
• Foster sustainable and resilient health systems with measurable impact

Comprehensive Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Gender and Health Systems

• Understanding gender and health disparities
• Key components of health systems
• Gender-responsive health policies
• Ethical considerations in health systems

Module 2: Governance and Leadership in Health

• Leadership roles in health institutions
• Gender-sensitive decision-making
• Health system accountability mechanisms
• Policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement

Module 3: Health Financing and Resource Allocation

• Gender-responsive budgeting in health
• Resource allocation strategies
• Equity in funding and access
• Cost-effectiveness and sustainability

Module 4: Human Resources for Health

• Gender-sensitive recruitment and retention
• Workforce planning and capacity building
• Addressing discrimination and bias in health teams
• Leadership development for health professionals

Module 5: Service Delivery and Quality of Care

• Designing inclusive health services
• Integrating gender perspectives in care delivery
• Patient-centered approaches
• Quality improvement frameworks

Module 6: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

• Gender-sensitive indicators and metrics
• Data collection and analysis
• Performance evaluation
• Evidence-based decision-making

Module 7: Digital Health and Innovation

• Telemedicine and remote care solutions
• Health information systems
• Leveraging data analytics for equity
• Digital tools for community engagement

Module 8: Policy, Regulation, and Compliance

• National and global health regulations
• Gender mainstreaming in health policies
• Legal and ethical frameworks
• Advocacy strategies for policy change

Module 9: Community Engagement and Health Promotion

• Participatory approaches to health
• Behavior change communication
• Addressing social determinants of health
• Strengthening community health systems

Module 10: Sustainability and Resilience in Health Systems

• Planning for long-term impact
• Health system resilience strategies
• Scaling successful interventions
• Continuous improvement and learning

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.