M&E for Resilient Health Systems and Universal Health Coverage Training Course

Introduction

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) play a critical role in strengthening health systems, ensuring accountability, and promoting evidence-based decision-making for universal health coverage (UHC). This comprehensive training course equips participants with advanced knowledge and tools to design, implement, and evaluate health programs that contribute to resilient health systems and equitable service delivery.

As global health challenges such as pandemics, climate change, and demographic transitions evolve, there is an urgent need for robust M&E systems that capture data across multiple health domains. This course bridges that gap by focusing on innovative frameworks and analytical approaches that integrate health system performance with resilience and UHC goals.

Participants will explore advanced evaluation designs, data visualization, and real-time health monitoring systems that support timely interventions and policy adjustments. The training also delves into using digital health data, predictive analytics, and geospatial tools to enhance M&E outcomes and improve resource allocation.

Through hands-on sessions, case studies, and applied exercises, learners will build competencies in evaluating program impact, monitoring health indicators, and developing adaptive M&E frameworks aligned with SDG 3, Good Health and Well-being. The training emphasizes how evidence from M&E processes can drive continuous improvement and system responsiveness.

Furthermore, the course discusses how health systems can integrate M&E findings into national planning processes and donor reporting frameworks, ensuring alignment with global health initiatives and accountability standards. Participants will gain insights into evaluating interventions that strengthen health system building blocks and foster resilience during crises.

Ultimately, this training empowers participants to design M&E systems that not only measure health outcomes but also enhance system adaptability, policy coherence, and sustainability in achieving universal health coverage.

Who Should Attend

• Health program managers and coordinators
• M&E officers and health data specialists
• Policy analysts and public health planners
• Donor agency and NGO representatives
• Health information system (HIS) managers
• Epidemiologists and biostatisticians
• Public health consultants and evaluators
• Health economists and development experts
• Government and ministry of health officials
• Research and academic professionals in health sciences
• Project managers in health resilience and UHC initiatives
• International development practitioners in global health

Duration

10 Days

Course Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role of M&E in strengthening resilient health systems and achieving UHC.
• Develop comprehensive M&E frameworks for health system strengthening programs.
• Apply key indicators and metrics to monitor UHC progress and health system resilience.
• Utilize digital health platforms and data analytics for real-time health monitoring.
• Evaluate interventions targeting essential health services and system performance.
• Integrate M&E processes into national and donor health reporting mechanisms.
• Employ mixed-methods approaches in evaluating health outcomes and equity.
• Analyze health systems’ response to shocks, emergencies, and pandemics.
• Use predictive and geospatial analytics to enhance health program evaluation.
• Communicate findings effectively for policy formulation and advocacy.
• Strengthen institutional M&E capacities for sustainable health improvement.
• Promote data-driven decision-making in health policy and service delivery.

Comprehensive Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of M&E in Health Systems

• Concepts of M&E and UHC linkages
• Health system building blocks framework
• Importance of resilience in health evaluation
• Evolving global health evaluation standards

Module 2: Designing Effective M&E Frameworks

• Logical frameworks and theory of change
• Selecting SMART indicators for health programs
• Integrating M&E with health policy goals
• Developing adaptive monitoring systems

Module 3: Health System Performance and Evaluation Metrics

• Measuring access, quality, and equity in healthcare
• System efficiency and effectiveness indicators
• Data sources for health performance tracking
• Aligning with SDG and WHO UHC indicators

Module 4: Digital Health and Data Analytics in M&E

• Leveraging eHealth and mHealth platforms
• Use of DHIS2 and health information systems
• Big data and AI in health evaluations
• Data visualization and dashboards

Module 5: Evaluating Primary Health Care Strengthening

• PHC revitalization and service delivery models
• M&E frameworks for essential services
• Assessing PHC integration into UHC strategies
• Community-based M&E approaches

Module 6: Resilience Measurement in Health Systems

• Defining and operationalizing resilience metrics
• Evaluating system adaptability and recovery capacity
• Case studies on resilient health systems
• Integrating resilience in national M&E frameworks

Module 7: Evaluation Design and Methodology

• Impact evaluation designs in health programs
• Mixed methods for health systems evaluation
• Longitudinal and quasi-experimental approaches
• Triangulation of data sources

Module 8: Data Management and Quality Assurance

• Data validation, reliability, and completeness
• Ethical issues in health data management
• Data flow and verification procedures
• Quality assurance mechanisms

Module 9: Evaluation of Health Financing Reforms

• Monitoring health financing and expenditure tracking
• Evaluating equity in financial protection
• Health insurance systems and UHC sustainability
• Fiscal space analysis in health

Module 10: Gender, Equity, and Inclusion in Health M&E

• Mainstreaming gender in health M&E systems
• Measuring inclusivity in health outcomes
• Equity-focused evaluation approaches
• Disaggregated data for policy insights

Module 11: Monitoring Disease Control and Public Health Programs

• Tracking communicable and non-communicable disease programs
• Health surveillance and early warning systems
• Evaluating vaccination and emergency response initiatives
• Integrating disease surveillance data

Module 12: Using Geospatial and Predictive Analytics

• Mapping health access and service coverage
• GIS-based monitoring tools
• Predictive models for outbreak response
• Data-driven targeting of interventions

Module 13: Institutionalizing M&E in Health Systems

• Building sustainable M&E structures
• Integrating M&E into governance frameworks
• Strengthening leadership and accountability
• Institutional capacity development strategies

Module 14: Reporting and Communicating Health Evaluation Findings

• Effective data storytelling and policy briefs
• Visual reporting for decision-makers
• Stakeholder engagement and dissemination plans
• Enhancing data use for continuous improvement

Module 15: Health Emergencies and Crisis Evaluation

• M&E during pandemics and health emergencies
• Adaptive monitoring for humanitarian health programs
• Evaluating health response effectiveness
• Lessons learned for future resilience

Module 16: Emerging Trends in Health Systems M&E

• Artificial intelligence and digital transformation in M&E
• Evaluating global health partnerships
• Integrating climate resilience in health evaluation
• Future directions for sustainable health monitoring

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.