Professional Certificate in Monitoring & Evaluation of Health Programme
A specialised, intensive programme for health professionals, M&E officers, and public health practitioners. Over 2 weeks and 14 topic units, you will master health M&E frameworks, epidemiological indicators, DHIS2, disease surveillance, impact evaluation in health, and strategic leadership for health programmes. Globally recognised and immediately applicable.
Your 2-Week Health M&E Learning Journey
From foundational health concepts to strategic leadership – each topic is designed for immediate application in public health, clinical programmes, and health systems strengthening.
Foundations of Health Programme M&E
Understand the unique context of health monitoring and evaluation.
- Health programme cycles: design, implementation, evaluation
- Key concepts: morbidity, mortality, coverage, quality, equity
- Differences between clinical audit, surveillance, and M&E
- Stakeholders in health M&E: MoH, donors, communities, WHO
Health Indicators and Performance Metrics
Master health‑specific indicators for disease programmes and systems.
- Input, process, output, outcome, impact indicators in health
- Core health indicators: immunization coverage, bed net use, ART retention
- SMART indicators for HIV, TB, malaria, maternal/child health
- Health system strengthening indicators (service readiness, quality)
Health Information Systems (HIS) and DHIS2
Work with routine health data platforms.
- Overview of DHIS2: architecture, data elements, dashboards
- Routine health facility data: HMIS, DHIS2 reporting
- Data quality checks in HIS (completeness, timeliness)
- Using DHIS2 for programmatic monitoring and decision‑making
Disease Surveillance and Epidemic Monitoring
Design and manage surveillance systems for communicable diseases.
- Passive vs active surveillance, sentinel surveillance
- Case definitions and reporting thresholds
- Epidemic curve analysis and outbreak detection
- Integrating surveillance with routine M&E
Data Collection Methods for Health M&E
Select appropriate methods for health settings.
- Health facility assessments (SARA, Service Availability Mapping)
- Household surveys (DHS, MICS, malaria indicator surveys)
- Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) for health coverage
- Patient exit interviews and clinical record reviews
Data Quality in Health Programmes
Ensure reliable health data for decision‑making.
- Dimensions: validity, reliability, completeness, timeliness
- Routine Data Quality Assurance (RDQA) and Data Quality Audits (DQA)
- Triangulation of health data sources (HIS, surveys, logistics)
- Addressing data quality challenges in resource‑limited settings
Basic Data Analysis and Visualisation for Health M&E
Analyse and present health data effectively.
- Calculating health coverage, incidence, mortality rates
- Using Excel and DHIS2 dashboards for health indicators
- Visualisation best practices for health audiences
- Creating health M&E reports for district and national levels
Health Programme Evaluation Designs
Choose rigorous evaluation methods for health interventions.
- Process, outcome, and impact evaluations in health
- Pre‑post, time series, and stepped wedge designs
- Quasi‑experimental designs for health programmes
- Developing Terms of Reference for health evaluations
Impact Evaluation in Global Health
Measure causal effects of health interventions.
- Randomised controlled trials in health (vaccine trials, behaviour change)
- Difference‑in‑Differences for health policy evaluation
- Propensity score matching for programmatic impact
- Case studies: malaria bed net distribution, nutrition programmes
Cost‑Effectiveness and Economic Evaluation in Health
Assess value for money of health interventions.
- Cost‑effectiveness, cost‑utility (QALYs, DALYs), cost‑benefit
- Collecting and analysing health programme costs
- Using WHO‑CHOICE and OneHealth Tool
- Presenting economic evidence to donors and policymakers
Health Equity and Gender‑Responsive M&E
Integrate equity and gender into health monitoring.
- Disaggregating health data by sex, age, geography, wealth
- Measuring health inequalities: concentration index, slope index
- Gender analysis frameworks for health programmes
- Ethical considerations in vulnerable populations (children, pregnant women)
Digital Health M&E and Mobile Data Collection
Leverage technology for real‑time health monitoring.
- Mobile data collection (ODK, KoboCollect, CommCare) for health
- Rapid Pro, mHero, and other digital health platforms
- Using electronic medical records (EMRs) for M&E
- Data privacy and security in digital health M&E
Health Programme Reporting and Use of Data
Transform health data into actionable insights.
- Donor reporting frameworks (PEPFAR, Global Fund, WHO)
- National health sector M&E plans and dashboards
- Data‑to‑action workshops and feedback loops
- Communicating health findings to communities and policymakers
Strategic M&E Leadership for Health Programmes
Lead health M&E systems and build capacity.
- Designing a national or organisational health M&E strategy
- Strengthening health information systems and data governance
- Building M&E capacity of district health teams
- Capstone: develop a health M&E plan for a priority disease programme
Upon successful completion, you receive a verified Professional Certificate in Health Programme Monitoring & Evaluation – blockchain‑secured, globally recognised. Ideal for public health officers, M&E specialists, NGO programme managers, and health system advisors.
Specialise in Health Programme M&E
Designed for health professionals seeking to master monitoring and evaluation in clinical, public health, and health systems contexts.
Health‑Specific Frameworks
Learn DHIS2, disease surveillance, and health indicators.
Economic Evaluation
Master cost‑effectiveness and QALYs/DALYs for health.
Digital Health M&E
Mobile data collection and electronic health records.
Equity & Gender
Measure health inequalities and gender‑responsive M&E.
For Health Professionals & M&E Practitioners
This certificate is ideal for those working in or transitioning into health programme monitoring and evaluation.
What Health M&E Graduates Say
"The DHIS2 module was a game‑changer. I now manage our district health data dashboards with confidence. This certificate directly improved my work."
— Grace M., Kenya
"As a programme manager for a malaria NGO, the impact evaluation and cost‑effectiveness topics helped me redesign our monitoring system. Practical and immediately useful."
— Dr. Adebayo O., Nigeria
"The equity and gender module opened my eyes to health inequalities. I now ensure our M&E captures disaggregated data. Highly recommended for anyone in global health."
— Priya S., India
Elevate Your Health Programme Impact
Enrol in the 2‑Week Professional Certificate in Health Programme Monitoring & Evaluation. Gain specialised skills, a verifiable credential, and a global network of health M&E professionals.
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