POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND DATA MANAGEMENT

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND DATA MANAGEMENT 

Offered by: Africa Center for Humanitarian and Development Studies (ACHDS)

Programme Overview

The Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Data Management is designed to equip learners with advanced competencies in managing health information systems, data analysis, and evidence-based decision-making in healthcare and humanitarian settings.

This self-paced online programme allows learners to study flexibly from anywhere, making it ideal for working professionals.

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Programme Features (Self-Paced Model)

• 100% Online Learning (Accessible via phone or computer)
• Flexible Study Schedule (Learn anytime, anywhere)
• Modular Learning System (Complete one module at a time)
• Downloadable Study Materials (PDF notes, slides, case studies)

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Programme Duration

• Flexible Duration: 6 – 12 Months
• Recommended Pace: 1–2 modules per month

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Entry Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Health, IT, Statistics, or related field
• OR Diploma with relevant work experience

Course Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Health Systems and Data Management

• Overview of Health Systems
• Role of Data in Healthcare
• Types of Health Data

Assignment:
Analyze the role of data in improving healthcare delivery in your country.

Module 2: Health Information Systems (HIS)

• Components of HIS
• Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Data Flow in Health Systems

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Module 3: Data Collection Methods in Healthcare

• Quantitative vs Qualitative Data
• Survey Design
• Data Collection Tools

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Module 4: Data Management and Quality Assurance

• Data Cleaning and Validation
• Data Storage and Security
• Data Quality Assessment

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Module 5: Health Data Analysis

• Introduction to Data Analysis
• Basic Statistical Tools
• Data Interpretation

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Module 6: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) in Health

• M&E Frameworks
• Indicators and Logical Frameworks
• Reporting

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Module 7: Digital Health and Emerging Technologies

• mHealth and eHealth
• Telemedicine
• Data Innovations

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Module 8: Health Data Ethics and Governance

• Data Privacy and Confidentiality
• Ethical Considerations
• Legal Frameworks

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Module 9: Research Methods in Health Data

• Research Design
• Proposal Writing

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Module 10: Project Planning and Data Use for Decision Making

• Evidence-Based Decision Making
• Data Visualization
• Policy Influence

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Final Assessment

Certification

Upon successful completion, learners will be awarded a:
Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Data Management

Ideal For

• Health Professionals
• Data Officers & Analysts
• NGO & Humanitarian Workers
• Monitoring & Evaluation Officers
• Public Health Practitioners
  

  How to Apply

  1. Request and complete the application form

  2. Email your form to: info@humanitarianstudies.org

  3. Reach out on WhatsApp: +254 782 755 754 for any assistance