Public health pharmacy plays a vital role in strengthening healthcare systems by improving access to essential medicines, vaccines, and preventive services. Pharmacists are increasingly at the forefront of vaccination programs and health promotion initiatives, supporting disease prevention, patient education, and immunization campaigns. This training course equips participants with the skills and knowledge to actively contribute to public health strategies, enhance vaccination coverage, and ensure safe, effective delivery of pharmaceutical care to populations.

The program combines public health principles with practical pharmacy applications, covering areas such as immunization practices, supply chain management, health promotion, pharmacovigilance, and pandemic preparedness. Participants will engage in real-world case studies and interactive sessions to learn how pharmacists can design, implement, and monitor vaccination programs in collaboration with healthcare providers and public health authorities. By the end of the course, attendees will be empowered to contribute to improved population health outcomes and resilient healthcare systems.

Duration: 10 Days

Target Audience

• Public health pharmacists
• Community and hospital pharmacists
• Immunization program managers
• Policy makers in healthcare systems
• Healthcare administrators and regulators
• Pharmacovigilance and drug safety officers
• Nursing and allied health professionals in immunization services
• Pharmacy educators and researchers
• Postgraduate pharmacy and public health students
• Consultants in vaccination and public health programs

Objectives

• Understand the role of pharmacy in public health systems
• Explore strategies for implementing vaccination programs
• Strengthen knowledge of immunization practices and guidelines
• Address vaccine hesitancy and improve public trust
• Apply pharmacovigilance to vaccination safety monitoring
• Enhance pharmacy-led health promotion initiatives
• Build skills in supply chain management for vaccines
• Study case examples of successful immunization campaigns
• Prepare for pandemic and outbreak vaccination responses
• Build institutional capacity for public health pharmacy

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Public Health Pharmacy

• Role of pharmacists in public health systems
• Principles of population health and disease prevention
• Integration of pharmacy into healthcare delivery
• Public health challenges and opportunities
• Case studies in public health pharmacy

Module 2: Fundamentals of Vaccination Programs

• Basics of immunology and vaccines
• Types of vaccines and their applications
• Global immunization initiatives
• Principles of vaccine administration
• Safety considerations in vaccination

Module 3: Pharmacist’s Role in Immunization

• Expanding pharmacist roles in vaccination services
• Training and certification requirements
• Designing pharmacy-based immunization clinics
• Patient education and counseling for vaccines
• Case examples of pharmacy-led programs

Module 4: Immunization Guidelines and Protocols

• WHO and CDC guidelines on vaccination
• National immunization schedules
• Standard operating procedures for vaccination
• Documentation and reporting requirements
• Regulatory compliance in vaccination programs

Module 5: Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy

• Understanding causes of vaccine hesitancy
• Communication strategies to build trust
• Role of pharmacists in advocacy and education
• Public engagement in immunization programs
• Case studies in addressing hesitancy

Module 6: Pharmacovigilance in Vaccination Programs

• Monitoring vaccine safety
• Adverse event reporting systems
• Risk-benefit assessments in vaccination
• Strengthening pharmacovigilance programs
• Global best practices

Module 7: Supply Chain Management for Vaccines

• Vaccine procurement strategies
• Cold chain logistics requirements
• Storage and distribution systems
• Inventory management tools
• Case examples in vaccine supply chains

Module 8: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

• Pharmacy-led health education initiatives
• Role of vaccination in disease prevention
• Campaigns for non-communicable diseases
• Patient counseling in preventive care
• Case examples in health promotion

Module 9: Pandemic Preparedness and Response

• Role of pharmacists in pandemic vaccination programs
• Emergency response frameworks
• Vaccine deployment in outbreak settings
• Lessons from COVID-19 vaccination campaigns
• Future preparedness strategies

Module 10: Ethics and Legal Issues in Vaccination

• Ethical dilemmas in vaccination programs
• Informed consent for vaccines
• Balancing public health with individual rights
• Legal frameworks for immunization services
• Global perspectives

Module 11: Community Engagement in Vaccination Programs

• Building partnerships with communities
• Role of cultural and social factors
• Empowering community health workers
• Strategies for increasing vaccine uptake
• Case studies of community engagement

Module 12: Digital Tools in Immunization Programs

• Role of electronic health records in vaccination
• Mobile health applications for immunization tracking
• AI and data analytics in vaccination monitoring
• Telepharmacy in immunization services
• Case studies of digital health tools

Module 13: Quality Assurance in Vaccination Programs

• Ensuring quality in vaccine administration
• Internal audits and program evaluations
• Continuous improvement frameworks
• Building accountability in vaccination systems
• Global standards for QA

Module 14: Case Studies in Public Health Vaccination

• Successful global vaccination campaigns
• Failures and lessons learned
• Emerging market challenges
• Peer-reviewed group discussions
• Practical applications

Module 15: Practical Skills in Immunization and Public Health Pharmacy

• Simulation of vaccine administration
• Hands-on training in cold chain management
• Designing immunization awareness campaigns
• Group problem-solving activities
• Peer-reviewed practical exercises

Module 16: Future of Public Health Pharmacy and Vaccination Programs

• Expanding pharmacist roles in preventive care
• Trends in vaccine development and delivery
• Personalized vaccination approaches
• Global cooperation in public health pharmacy
• Preparing for next-generation immunization programs

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.