Executive Professional Certificate in Strategic Health Monitoring & Evaluation
An executive‑level programme for senior health leaders, policymakers, and M&E directors. Over 4 weeks, you will master strategic health M&E frameworks, health systems performance measurement, policy influence, data governance, and organisational learning. Designed to equip you with the strategic vision and practical tools to lead health M&E at national and global levels.
Strategic Health Monitoring and Evaluation
Programme Overview: This executive certificate is designed for senior professionals who lead health M&E functions in government, international organisations, NGOs, and the private sector. You will develop strategic competencies in designing national health M&E systems, aligning M&E with health sector strategies, influencing policy through evidence, managing data governance, and fostering a culture of learning. The curriculum draws on global best practices from WHO, World Bank, PEPFAR, Global Fund, and national health ministries.
Executive Curriculum – 4 Strategic Modules (24 Topic Units)
Strategic Health M&E Frameworks & Leadership
- National health sector M&E strategies and plans
- Aligning M&E with health priorities (UHC, SDG3, disease-specific goals)
- Results‑Based Management (RBM) in health ministries
- Leading M&E units: governance, staffing, and budgeting
- Stakeholder engagement for strategic M&E (donors, civil society, private sector)
- Case study: Developing a national health M&E policy
Health Systems Performance Measurement
- WHO health system building blocks as performance framework
- Balanced scorecards for health organisations and districts
- Service delivery indicators and quality of care metrics
- Health financing and financial management indicators
- Human resources for health (HRH) monitoring dashboards
- Benchmarking and comparative health system performance
Policy Influence & Data Governance
- Using strategic M&E evidence for health policy change
- Policy briefs, white papers, and high‑level presentations
- Data governance frameworks for national health information systems
- Data protection laws and ethical data sharing (GDPR, national regulations)
- Open health data and transparency initiatives
- Case study: Influencing malaria elimination policy with M&E data
Organisational Learning & Strategic Capstone
- Building learning organisations in health: communities of practice
- Knowledge management systems for health M&E
- After‑action reviews, learning agendas, and evidence uptake
- Strategic communication of M&E findings to boards and ministers
- Ethical leadership and anti‑corruption in health M&E
- Capstone: Develop a strategic health M&E roadmap for a country or organisation
Lead Strategic Health M&E at the Highest Level
Designed for senior leaders who shape health policy and drive system-wide performance improvement.
Strategic Leadership
Lead national health M&E systems and sector reforms.
Policy Influence
Translate M&E evidence into actionable health policy.
Data Governance
Establish robust health data governance frameworks.
Learning Culture
Foster organisational learning and adaptive management.
For Senior Health Leaders & M&E Executives
This executive certificate is tailored for experienced professionals who set strategic direction for health M&E.
What Executive Graduates Say
"This programme transformed how I lead M&E for our national health sector. The module on data governance was immediately applicable to our reforms."
— Agnes K., Director of M&E, Ministry of Health, Kenya
"The strategic focus on policy influence gave me the confidence to present evidence to parliament. I now chair our health sector M&E technical working group."
— Adebayo O., Nigeria
"An executive‑level course that balances strategic thinking with practical tools. The capstone project allowed me to redesign our organisation's M&E learning agenda."
— Anita S., Philippines
Elevate Your Leadership in Strategic Health M&E
Enrol in the 4‑Week Executive Professional Certificate in Strategic Health Monitoring and Evaluation. Gain executive‑level skills, a verifiable credential, and join a global network of health M&E leaders.
Questions About the Executive Certificate?
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