Concepts Of Monitoring And Evaluation
- Health Sciences
- 500 level
- 113 pages
- 12 units
This course on the concept of monitoring and evaluation is designed for senior managers involved in planning and evaluating health sector reforms in developing countries. It provides a broad knowledge of advanced monitoring and evaluation tools and methods applicable in the health sector. The course covers fundamental concepts, M&E strategy formulation, evaluation designs, and the influence of aid architecture on M&E design. Participants will learn to analyze health programs and adapt M&E systems to monitor resource allocation and service delivery.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 150 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of EHS510, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EHS510 · UNIT 1 CONCEPT OF MONITORING & EVALUATION [M&E]
Monitoring and evaluation skills are essential tools for working in a dynamic development environment. They aid decision making and lead to improvements in project impact through maximizing the leanings available.
What you should be able to do
- Compare and discuss the fundamental concepts of effective monitoring and evaluation
- Formulate appropriate M&E strategies and plans
- Appraise and select innovative approaches to M&E
- Critically analyze the influence of aid architecture on M&E design
- Apply M&E knowledge to practical life scenarios
What it prepares you for
- Health Program Manager
- Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
- Public Health Officer
- Research Analyst
- Environmental Health Consultant
- Healthcare
- Government
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- International Development
- Environmental Health
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2:
Unit 2: Ethical Harms in Community Health Research
Understanding the nuances of ethical considerations in community health research requires careful attention to cultural contexts and potential power imbalances.
- Module 3:
Unit 2: Evaluation Design
Applying evaluation designs in real-world health programs requires understanding of experimental methods and their limitations.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Concept of Monitoring & Evaluation [M&E] · 2 hours
Define monitoring and evaluation. Discuss the importance of M&E in project management. Explain the roles of senior managers in M&E.
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 2: Quality and Characteristics of Monitoring and evaluation in Environmental health services · 2 hours
Discuss the characteristics of monitoring and evaluation in environmental health services. Explain the role of primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare. Describe how community health is measured.
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 3: The Role of Monitoring and Evaluation in Humanitarian Programming · 2 hours
Explain the role of monitoring and evaluation in humanitarian programming. Discuss the importance of accountability and learning in humanitarian responses. Describe the role of the M&E coordinator in emergency teams.
- Week 4Module 1:
Unit 4: Monitoring versus Evaluation · 2 hours
Distinguish between monitoring and evaluation. Discuss the challenges of rapid response assessment. Explain environmental monitoring detection strategies.
- Week 5Module 2:
Unit 1: Post-Katrina Medical Surveillance · 2 hours
Identify key questions to answer before establishing medical surveillance projects. Discuss the populations, exposures, and outcomes of interest in post-disaster scenarios. Explain potential medical surveillance approaches.
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 2: Ethical Harms in Community Health Research · 2 hours
Discuss ethical frameworks for community-based research. Identify common ethical problems in community research. Explain the importance of community consent and comprehension.
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 3: Best Practices in Community Health Research · 2 hours
Discuss best practices for engaging communities in health research. Explain the importance of community advisory committees. Describe culturally appropriate research and outreach strategies.
- Week 8Module 3:
Unit 1: Evaluation · 2 hours
Discuss the evaluation of effectiveness measures in health benefits. Explain the use of evaluation matrix. Differentiate between external and internal evaluation.
- Week 9Module 3:
Unit 2: Evaluation Design · 2 hours
Explain experimental and non-experimental evaluation designs. Discuss the difference between scientific and illuminative evaluation. Describe a basic model for course or curriculum evaluation.
- Week 10Module 3:
Unit 3: Computer Activities and Target Group · 2 hours
Define target audience and its importance. Discuss demographic, psychographic, behavioral, and geographic information. Explain the role of lifestyle in identifying target groups.
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 4: Instrument for Gathering Qualitative and Quantitative Information · 2 hours
Explain the importance of data collection. Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative data. Discuss different instruments for gathering information.
- Week 12Module 4:
Unit 1: Focus Groups · 2 hours
Explain the focus groups method. Discuss the use of documental revision and observation. Describe longitudinal studies and case studies.
Unit 2: Data Collection · 2 hours
Define data collection. Explain the importance of data collection in research. Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative data.
- Week 13Module 4:
Unit 3: Methods of Data Collection · 2 hours
Discuss face-to-face personal interviews. Explain qualitative surveys and their types. Describe different methods of data collection.
Preparing for the exam
- Review all unit objectives and summaries
- Practice applying M&E concepts to case studies
- Focus on understanding the differences between monitoring and evaluation
- Create a study group to discuss challenging topics
- Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and feedback
- Practice data collection and analysis techniques
Questions students ask about this course
What is EHS510 about?
This course on the concept of monitoring and evaluation is designed for senior managers involved in planning and evaluating health sector reforms in developing countries. It provides a broad knowledge of advanced monitoring and evaluation tools and methods applicable in the health sector. The course covers fundamental concepts, M&E strategy formulation, evaluation designs, and the influence of aid architecture on M&E design. Participants will learn to analyze health programs and adapt M&E systems to monitor resource allocation and service delivery.
How many units does EHS510 have?
EHS510, Concepts Of Monitoring And Evaluation, has 12 units across 4 modules, over 113 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
Is EHS510 hard?
EHS510 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does EHS510 take to study?
About 150 hours of study, spread across its 12 units.
How is EHS510 assessed?
EHS510 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with EHS510?
Health Program Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Public Health Officer, Research Analyst and Environmental Health Consultant.