Workshop On Monitoring And Evaluation For Health Programs

INTRODUCTION

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) play a pivotal role in making informed decisions and enhancing the effectiveness of health programs. Through proper M&E practices, health programs can be implemented in a way that ensures the achievement of set goals, leading to improved health outcomes. This training course on Monitoring and Evaluation for Health Programs is designed to equip participants with essential M&E skills tailored to the health sector, enabling them to plan, monitor, and evaluate health programs more effectively. The course on Monitoring and Evaluation for Health Programs will cover various health program sectors, including HIV/AIDS, STDs, TB, family planning, maternal health, child health, and reproductive health.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course on Monitoring and Evaluation for Health Programs, participants will be able to:

• Apply M&E principles within the context of health programs.
• Utilize a logical framework to design health projects with clear objectives.
• Establish indicators and set targets for each level of program results.
• Track indicators throughout the project lifecycle to ensure alignment with goals.
• Evaluate health projects against planned outcomes to determine success.
• Develop and implement effective M&E systems tailored to health programs.
• Create comprehensive M&E plans that guide the monitoring and evaluation process.

DURATION

5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course on Monitoring and Evaluation for Health Programs is designed for researchers, development professionals, managers, project professionals, and decision-makers responsible for health-related projects and programs. It is ideal for those seeking to enhance their skills in planning, monitoring, and evaluating health programs.

COURSE CONTENT

Introduction to Strategic Information in Health Programs

• The role of strategic information in health programs.
• How strategic information is utilized throughout the project lifecycle.
• Making informed decisions based on strategic information.

M&E Systems in Health Programs

• The significance of M&E systems in health programs.
• Practical utilization of M&E systems to improve health program outcomes.
• Key components of an effective M&E system in the health sector.

Introduction to M&E

• Fundamentals of Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Importance of M&E in the health sector.
• Principles and components of effective M&E.
• The role of M&E throughout the program lifecycle.

Frameworks for M&E in Health

• Understanding different M&E frameworks: Logical Framework Analysis (LFA), Results Frameworks, and Conceptual Frameworks.
• Designing health projects using the LogFrame approach.

Indicators for M&E in Health

• Selection and development of relevant indicators.
• Metrics for tracking indicators.
• Correlating indicators with program results.
• Building and using an indicator matrix for monitoring.

M&E and Gender in Health Programs

• Integrating gender perspectives into M&E practices.
• Developing gender-specific indicators and gathering relevant data.
• Challenges in integrating gender into M&E for health programs.

Evaluation of Health Programs

• The evaluation process in health programs.
• Designing and implementing performance evaluations.
• Sharing evaluation findings and applying lessons learned.

Impact Evaluation in Health Programs

• Importance of impact evaluations.
• Methods for conducting impact evaluations in health programs.
• Utilizing impact evaluation data to improve health outcomes.

Results and Dissemination of M&E Data

• Best practices for utilizing M&E data in health programs.
• Crafting effective M&E reports.
• Disseminating M&E results to stakeholders.

GENERAL NOTES

• This course is delivered by seasoned trainers with extensive experience in M&E and health program implementation. Training is provided through a mix of practical activities, theoretical sessions, group work, and case studies.
• Participants will receive comprehensive training manuals and additional reference materials.
• A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the course.
• Tailor-made courses are available to meet specific organizational needs. Contact us at training@skillsforafrica.org for more details.
• The training will take place at the Skills for Africa Training Institute in Nairobi, Kenya.
• The course fee covers tuition, materials, lunch, and venue costs. Accommodation and airport transfer can be arranged upon request.
• Payments should be made to our bank account prior to the training, with proof of payment sent to training@skillsforafrica.org.