Course Unit Title
MPH8215 Monitoring and Evaluation
Course Unit Description
This course introduces students to basic concepts in monitoring and evaluation for public health. The areas to be covered include; monitoring as a continuous function to ensure activities progress well in relation to milestones and output targets.
Course aim
The aim of the course is to help students to appreciate the importance of M&E in the implementation of programs and delivery of health services. While the students will not be trained to turn into M&E specialists, they will be supported to understand and appreciate the important role that M&E plays in health systems strengthening.
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Define basic M&E concepts and analyze its applicability in public health context
- Explain the different types of evaluation
- Apply basic techniques for developing data collection instruments and M&E reports
- Identify types, uses and characteristics of indicators
- Apply Logical frameworks in monitoring and evaluation within the health system context