Introduction

In an increasingly interconnected world, healthcare systems must address global health challenges, from infectious disease outbreaks to healthcare inequality, environmental health risks, and non-communicable diseases. Effective global health management is crucial for shaping policies, mobilizing resources, and delivering solutions to improve health outcomes worldwide. This five-day course is designed to equip healthcare leaders, policymakers, and professionals with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to manage and address the complex health issues that transcend national borders.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the key principles and challenges of global health management
• Gain insights into the major global health issues, including pandemics, climate change, and healthcare access
• Learn how to design, implement, and evaluate global health programs
• Develop leadership strategies for working with diverse stakeholders in global health initiatives
• Understand the role of international organizations and funding mechanisms in global health
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of health policy, advocacy, and the integration of health systems in low- and middle-income countries

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Healthcare executives, administrators, and managers with an interest in global health
• Public health professionals and researchers working on international health issues
• Non-governmental organization (NGO) leaders and global health advocates
• International development professionals and policymakers
• Healthcare providers working in international settings or with migrant populations
• Students and early-career professionals interested in global health management

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Global Health Management

Understanding Global Health

• Definition and scope of global health
• Key challenges in global health: infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, health equity, and climate change

The Role of Global Health Organizations

• Overview of major global health organizations: WHO, World Bank, UNICEF, and others
• International partnerships and collaborations in global health

Global Health Systems and Health Policy

• Comparing healthcare systems across the world: strengths, weaknesses, and challenges
• Health policy frameworks and their impact on global health outcomes

Workshop: Global Health Challenges Mapping

• Participants discuss and map current global health challenges in groups, identifying priority areas for intervention

Day 2: Major Global Health Issues and Health Systems Strengthening

Infectious Diseases and Global Health Security

• Tackling infectious diseases: HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and emerging threats like COVID-19
• Global health security and the importance of surveillance, prevention, and rapid response

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Global Health

• The rise of NCDs (e.g., diabetes, cancer, heart disease) in low- and middle-income countries
• Addressing social determinants of health and promoting prevention and lifestyle changes

Strengthening Health Systems in Low-Resource Settings

• Building resilient health systems in developing countries
• Strategies for improving healthcare access, quality, and sustainability in low-resource settings

Workshop: Designing Health Systems Strengthening Strategies

• Participants collaborate to design strategies for strengthening health systems in low- and middle-income countries

Day 3: Global Health Financing, Advocacy, and Partnerships

Global Health Financing and Funding Mechanisms

• Overview of global health financing: international aid, philanthropy, and private sector investments
• Key funding mechanisms: Global Fund, GAVI, and the World Bank

Advocacy and Policy Development in Global Health

• The role of advocacy in global health decision-making
• Influencing health policy and securing political will for global health initiatives

Partnerships and Collaborations in Global Health

• Public-private partnerships, bilateral and multilateral collaborations
• The role of NGOs, foundations, and the private sector in addressing global health challenges

Workshop: Funding and Advocacy Strategy Development

• Participants develop a funding and advocacy strategy for a global health initiative, incorporating stakeholders and policy makers

Day 4: Leadership, Cultural Competency, and Ethics in Global Health

Leadership in Global Health

• Leadership principles for managing global health programs and initiatives
• Leading multidisciplinary teams and managing cross-cultural collaborations

Cultural Competency in Global Health Management

• Understanding cultural differences and their impact on health behaviors and interventions
• Developing culturally appropriate health programs and policies

Ethical Considerations in Global Health

• Ethical challenges in global health: equity, access, and resource allocation
• The role of human rights and justice in global health decision-making

Workshop: Cultural Competency and Ethical Scenarios

• Participants analyze real-world scenarios, focusing on cultural competency and ethical decision-making in global health

Day 5: Implementing Global Health Programs and Evaluating Impact

Designing Global Health Programs

• Frameworks for program design: needs assessment, program planning, and implementation strategies
• Engaging communities and stakeholders in global health program delivery

Monitoring and Evaluating Global Health Programs

• Key indicators for evaluating health interventions: health outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability
• Tools and methodologies for program monitoring and evaluation

Sustainability and Long-Term Impact in Global Health

• Ensuring the sustainability of global health programs: capacity building and local ownership
• Evaluating the long-term impact of health programs on health systems and populations

Final Project: Global Health Program Proposal

• Participants develop a comprehensive global health program proposal, from needs assessment to impact evaluation
• Presentation of proposals and expert feedback

Closing Session and Certification

• Course wrap-up, reflections on learning, and future directions for global health management