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What you will learn
Critically compare different health system models in order to identify opportunities and challenges for health systems around the world.
Assess the health impacts of policies, plans, and projects in order to make recommendations for decision makers to prevent disease and promote health
Apply a root cause analysis approach in order to diagnose service delivery specific bottlenecks.
Critique strategies to mitigate global human-resources-for-health challenges to support evidence informed decision making for health system reform.
About this Specialization
Applied Learning Project
By the end of this specialisation, students should be able to:
1.Identify key components of a well-functioning health system and make recommendations for context specific interventions for health system reform;
2.Critically compare different health system models in order to identify opportunities and challenges for health systems around the world;
3.Assess the health impacts of policies, plans, and projects in order to make recommendations for decision makers to prevent disease and promote health;
4.Apply a root cause analysis approach in order to diagnose service delivery specific bottlenecks;
5.Critique strategies to mitigate global human-resources-for-health challenges in order to support evidence informed decision making for health system reform;
6.Formulate recommendations for health system reform in order to develop context-specific interventions that fit population needs.
No prior experience required.
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Hands-on Project
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There are 3 Courses in this Specialization
Health Systems Development: Introduction to Health Systems
This specialization is intended for people interested in health systems and how they function. Participants will learn about the global health systems landscape and the challenges and opportunities to achieve better health outcomes.
Health Systems Development: Health systems, Policy and Research
This specialization is intended for people interested in health systems and how they function. Participants will learn about the global health systems landscape and the challenges and opportunities to achieve better health outcomes.
Health Systems Development: A Focus on Health Service Delivery and Human Resources for Health
This specialization is intended for people interested in health systems and how they function. Participants will learn about the global health systems landscape and the challenges and opportunities to achieve better health outcomes.
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Imperial College London
Imperial College London is a world top ten university with an international reputation for excellence in science, engineering, medicine and business. located in the heart of London. Imperial is a multidisciplinary space for education, research, translation and commercialisation, harnessing science and innovation to tackle global challenges.
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