Principles Of Health Planning And Management
- Health Sciences
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 171 pages
- 8 units
This course introduces the principles of health planning and management, essential for postgraduate public health students. It explores key management areas, including people, planning, and resource management. The course emphasizes the use of past and present information for future preparation, highlighting the importance of detailed planning and decision-making in resource allocation. Students will learn about organizational structures, management techniques, and quality assurance principles, preparing them for effective roles in health management.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study, problem solving
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PHS811, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PHS811 · MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
A problem being experienced in probably the majority of countries across the world is that the public health function is still not receiving firm enough support at political level.
What you should be able to do
- Understand health planning and management principles.
- Apply management theories in healthcare settings.
- Utilize planning techniques for health program development.
- Evaluate organizational structures and functions.
- Implement quality assurance and monitoring processes.
- Analyze community health needs and resources.
What it prepares you for
- Health Manager
- Public Health Administrator
- Healthcare Consultant
- Program Manager
- Health Planner
- Hospitals
- Public Health Agencies
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Healthcare Consulting Firms
- Government Health Departments
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: The Concept of Management
Unit 1: Decision techniques in management and management techniques in practice
Complex decision-making models require understanding of quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques.
- Module 3: Organizational Structures
Unit 3: PHC implementation, Evaluation and Community Diagnosis
PHC implementation strategies require understanding of diverse community needs and resource allocation.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Health Planning and Management
Unit 1: Definition and Concept of Management Theories and principle · 2 hours
Understand the definition and concept of management theories and principles.. Explore the overview of management and basic activities.. Learn about public health management at national and local levels..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Health Planning and Management
Unit 2: Introduction of some Analytic and Non-Analytic Health Planning Techniques · 2 hours
Classify health plans based on flexibility, duration, nature, and scope.. Differentiate between strategic, corporate, and operational health planning.. Understand the planning process and cycle..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Health Planning and Management
Unit 3: Planning and Implementation of Health Programs and Power Delegation · 2 hours
Understand the concept of delegation and power.. Identify the benefits of delegation to wards and organizations.. Explore efficiency and effectiveness in team building..
- Week 4Module 2: The Concept of Management
Unit 1: Decision techniques in management and management techniques in practice · 2 hours
Understand the decision-making process and methods.. Explore management techniques in practice.. Learn about the levels of management and the evolution of modern management..
- Week 5Module 2: The Concept of Management
Unit 2: Changing Nature of Administration · 2 hours
Explore the changing nature of administration in the healthcare system.. Understand the roles and responsibilities of health administrators.. Learn about the core competencies of public health administrators..
- Week 6Module 2: The Concept of Management
Unit 3: Quality Assurance and Monitoring and Evaluation in Modern Management Techniques · 2 hours
Understand quality assurance principles.. Explore monitoring and evaluation processes.. Learn about evaluation methods and PHC implementation..
- Week 7Module 3: Organizational Structures
Unit 1: Types of Organizational Function and changes in organizational development · 2 hours
Understand organizational development and changes.. Explore organizational functions and types.. Analyze the factors of production in an organization..
- Week 8Module 3: Organizational Structures
Unit 2: Settings of Organizational Objective and Goals with Effective Organizational Authorities · 2 hours
Understand organizational objectives and goals.. Explore the process of organizational development.. Learn about organizational development in a healthcare setting..
- Week 9Module 3: Organizational Structures
Unit 3: PHC implementation, Evaluation and Community Diagnosis · 2 hours
Understand the principles of PHC implementation.. Explore community diagnosis and its purposes.. Learn about health indicators and types of community diagnosis..
- Week 10Module 1: Introduction to Health Planning and Management
Review of Module 1 · 2 hours
Review key concepts from Module 1.. Focus on management theories, planning techniques, and power delegation..
- Week 11Module 2: The Concept of Management
Review of Module 2 · 2 hours
Review key concepts from Module 2.. Focus on decision techniques, administration, and quality assurance..
- Week 12Module 3: Organizational Structures
Review of Module 3 · 2 hours
Review key concepts from Module 3.. Focus on organizational functions, goal setting, and PHC implementation..
- Week 13Comprehensive Course Review
Final Revision and Exam Preparation · 2 hours
Complete assignments and prepare for the final examination.. Review all course materials and key concepts..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key concepts and definitions.
- Practice applying management theories to real-world healthcare scenarios.
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and feedback from your facilitator.
- Develop flowcharts illustrating the planning and decision-making processes.
- Focus on understanding the principles of quality assurance and monitoring.
- Practice community diagnosis techniques using sample health indicators.
- Allocate specific study time for each module, prioritizing challenging units.
- Form study groups to discuss and clarify difficult concepts with peers.
Questions students ask about this course
What is PHS811 about?
This course introduces the principles of health planning and management, essential for postgraduate public health students. It explores key management areas, including people, planning, and resource management. The course emphasizes the use of past and present information for future preparation, highlighting the importance of detailed planning and decision-making in resource allocation. Students will learn about organizational structures, management techniques, and quality assurance principles, preparing them for effective roles in health management.
How many units does PHS811 have?
PHS811, Principles Of Health Planning And Management, has 8 units across 3 modules, over 171 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PHS811?
PHS811 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Health Sciences.
Is PHS811 hard?
PHS811 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, case study and problem solving work, and it has a practical component.
How long does PHS811 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 8 units.
How is PHS811 assessed?
PHS811 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with PHS811?
Health Manager, Public Health Administrator, Healthcare Consultant, Program Manager and Health Planner.