PHM-Exch> Fwd: [ESCR-Right-to-Health] Short course health policy and right to health module [1 Attachment]

[Claudio Schuftan]

From: Gorik Ooms <gooms at itg.be>


Since many years, my institution – the Institute of Tropical Medicine –
organises a short course (7 weeks) in health policy. This academic year,
the theme is “Health Systems Strengthening for Universal Health Coverage”.
Please see below.

This academic year, for the first time, it is possible to take one or two
of the three modules separately. The module on the right to health starts
on Monday April 7, 2014, and ends on Friday April 19.

As I’ve been asked several times where people can get a good introduction
to the right to health, I thought I should share this with you. (This will
be a good introduction, and a bit more than just an introduction.) If you
want to apply please follow the instructions in the attachment.

Short Course in Health Policy

“Health Systems Strengthening for Universal Health Coverage”

Contact Course co-ordinator: Marjan Pirard, HSMP-PMSS at itg.be

The Short Course in Health Policy is a 7-week course for health
professionals and researchers involved in health systems strengthening in
low- and middle-income countries at local, national or international level.

The teaching staff brings expertise from different disciplines, especially
public health, economics and law, and experience in health policy
implementation and research in various continents. Together with the inputs
from the diverse group of participants, working in a variety of contexts,
this contributes to a broad comparative international perspective.

This short course also is a course component of the Master of Science in
Public Health – orientation Health Systems Management and Policy.

Learning objectives

After completion of the course, participants should be able to:

•    Analyse health policy processes and compare them across settings

•    Analyse the roles played by different actors

•    Present a desirable policy change using a right to health perspective

•    Explain the different logics, including legal and economic, used by
different actors in formulating health policies

•    Formulate strategies to improve health policies and strengthen health
systems aiming at Universal Health Coverage Course programme The course has
an overarching theme: “Health Systems Strengthening for Universal Health
Coverage” and is organised in 3 modules of 2 weeks each:

•    The module on “Health Policy Analysis”( 24 March till 4 April 2014;
co-ordinated by Wim Van Damme) offers an overall framework for the analysis
of public health policies and the involved stakeholders . The module will
give particular attention to the interface between disease control
programmes and general health services, and to the interface between
national and international policies.

During the module on the “Right to Health” (7 April till 18 April 2014;
co-ordinated by Gorik Ooms) inequities in health will be examined from the
perspective of the right to health, and the corresponding obligations at
the national and the international level. We will discuss how the right to
health should inform health policy, in theory, and how it could inform
health policy, in practice. Some common misconceptions about the right to
health will be dispelled, and the relationship between the right to health
and other human rights will be explored.

• The module on “Reforming Health Systems” (22 April till 2 May 2014;
co-ordinated by Bruno Meessen) equips students with economic concepts and
frameworks to assess ongoing reforms in their countries and to propose
re-orientations. Particular attention will be paid to health care financing
arrangements as entry points to reforms.

The final week (5 May till 9 May 2014) is dedicated to synthesis, personal
work and assessment.

Participants can register for the entire course, including the 3 modules
and the final week, or follow separate modules. (see below under admission
requirements)

Teaching methods

The course uses established methods for adult learning, that emphasize a
participatory approach to learning. Teaching consists of interactive
lectures, small group sessions followed by plenary presentations and
discussion. In addition, personal work is required for preparatory and
additional reading and for the personal assignments. Exchange of experience
is essential in the learning process. All teaching material, including
theme-specific readers are distributed online.

Teaching staff from ITM with extensive field experience are the major
contributors to the course. Furthermore, experts from other institutions or
organisations are invited to complement specific areas of expertise.

Assessment and diploma

Assessment of the different modules will be based on personal work applying
theory and frameworks to the own professional context. It can take a
written or oral format.

After successful completion of the full short course or of one of the
modules participants receive a Credit Certificate.

Duration of the course and credits

The course starts 24 March and ends 9 May 2014. The study load of the full
7 week short course is equivalent to 10 ECTS credits (European Credit
Transfer and accumulation System credits), which corresponds to
approximately 300 hours student investment time.

The 3 modules have each a duration of 2 weeks, equivalent to 3 ECTS credits.

Admission requirements and language

The target groups for this course are professionals involved as actors in
policy processes at local, national or international level in public or
non-governmental organisations, and researchers, including PhD students,
studying health policy processes. The course will build on the personal
experience of course participants.

Candidates should have minimum 2 years of relevant health systems
experience in low- and middle-income countries. A Master of Public Health
degree or a similar training is an asset for those who follow this course
as a stand-alone course, outside a MPH context.

The course language is English. Candidates who are not English native
speakers or whose language of instruction is not English, must prove their
language proficiency by a certificate from a recognized institution.
Required level for English: TOEFL paper-based 580, computer-based 230,
Internet-based 88 or IELTS 6.5.

Candidates for the full short course can apply using the online application
tool. The online application form should be submitted no later than October
15st. In a second step eligible applicants will be requested to complete
their application file with the required additional documents before
November 1st.

Candidates for separate modules can apply sending a Curriculum Vitae and a
motivation letter to the course administration. A complete application
including additional documents is however required for candidates wishing
to apply for a scholarship through ITM.

Questions about the application for separate modules can be directed
to the course
administration.

The comprehensiveness, quality and accuracy of the information provided in
the application are of utmost importance in the admission and selection
process. Applicants will be notified of the decision of the Selection
Committee as soon as possible. Accepted candidates will receive a Notice of
Admission.

Tuition and scholarships

Information on the tuition fee and scholarships opportunities can be found
in the general ITM course overview on our website or can be obtained from
the course administration.

Your registration fee should be paid to the ITM’s account nr.
220-0531111-72 (Fortis, Warandeberg 3, 1000 Brussel), BIC/SWIFT : GEBABEBB,
IBAN BE 38 2200 5311 1172. Bank charges are at the expense of the applicant.
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