Module manager: Mayeh Omar
Email: M.A.Omar@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 01 Jun to 30 Jun (1mth) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
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Health Systems Development for Primary Health Care NUFF5450M
This module is not approved as an Elective
The module introduces current trends in health systems development and strengthening in low-middle income countries focusing on the broader agenda of universal health coverage (UHC) as a specific goal within the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 which is to "ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages". As agendas change case studies within the module will be updated.
The objective of the module is to introduce key concepts and components of health systems strengthening and development in low and middle income countries. This learning includes understanding the WHO health systems building blocks and different health systems development frameworks. The module also focusses on the concept of universal health coverage and the role of leadership in health systems development and strengthening.
On completion of this module, students should be able to:-
1. Critically analyse the development of health systems in low and middle income countries;
2. Evaluate the key components of health systems and their contribution to an equitable, efficient, responsive and sustainable health system;
3. Develop and use a methodology for health systems assessment and strengthening.
4. Explain and justify how to monitor and assess the impacts of health system strengthening on the components of health systems and on particular groups of the population.
Skills necessary to undertake literature research and appraisal on health systems building blocks at a higher level to prepare students for a future career as policy-makers, managers, researchers and advocates of universal health coverage, and leaders in health systems.
Critically analyse health systems using specific frameworks.
Self-direction and effective decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations relating to health systems development.
Independent learning and the ability to work in a way which ensures continuing professional development as health service planners, managers and health profession educators.
1. Introduction to health systems development
2. Measuring health systems performance
3. Building blocks: health workforce and information
4. Building blocks: leadership
5. Building blocks: governance
6. Building blocks: finance and service delievery
7. Building blocks: medical products, vaccines and technologies
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| Seminar | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Tutorial | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Independent online learning hours | 33 | ||
| Private study hours | 90 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 27 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150 | ||
- Pre- and post-session reading and exercises
- Preparing for group presentations
In addition to the tutorials built into the module, students will also have groupwork exercises which will be completed in class. For example, following group work exercises student will have the opportunity to reflect on the application of what they have learned to the work/personal context. These will be used to monitor learning, with verbal feedback from the lecturer. Students will also have the opportunity to meet with personal tutors, the module leader and lecturers to discuss issues arising from classes and self-study.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Group Discussion | Formative group work | 0 |
| Essay | 2,000 words | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 5/9/2024
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