Busitema University

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