Professional Certificate in Public Health Informatics & Data-Driven Decision Making
Program Summary
An intensive 6-day professional certificate programme designed to strengthen the capacity of public health professionals, researchers, epidemiologists, data practitioners, and decision-makers to effectively use health data for planning, surveillance, policy formulation, and emergency response. Delivered fully online through PAID-ESA's e-Learning platform.
Program Overview
Purpose
To equip public health professionals, researchers, epidemiologists, data practitioners, and decision-makers with the knowledge and practical skills required to effectively use health data for planning, surveillance, policy formulation, and emergency response, enabling them to transform raw health data into actionable insights that improve health system performance.
Goal
Through expert-led sessions, practical case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will gain comprehensive knowledge and skills in public health informatics, health information systems, disease surveillance, data analysis, visualization, and data-driven decision-making to strengthen health systems, improve outbreak response, and enhance population-level decision-making.
Course Contents
Participants will gain practical and applied knowledge in the following key areas:
Introduction to Public Health Informatics & Health Information Systems
- Fundamentals of public health informatics
- Health information system architecture and design
- Data standards and interoperability in health systems
- Integration of health information systems
Ethics, Data Governance & Responsible Use of Health Data
- Ethical frameworks for health data use
- Data governance principles and practices
- Privacy, confidentiality, and security in health data
- Regulatory compliance and best practices
Disease Surveillance Systems & Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR)
- Design and implementation of disease surveillance systems
- Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) framework
- Real-time surveillance and early warning systems
- Data quality and validation in surveillance
Outbreak Detection, Investigation & Response Coordination
- Outbreak detection methodologies
- Investigation techniques and protocols
- Response coordination and communication
- Case studies and practical applications
Health Data Collection Tools & Digital Reporting
- Digital data collection tools and platforms
- Mobile health (mHealth) applications
- Electronic health records (EHR) and health information exchanges
- Digital reporting systems and dashboards
Health Data Analysis & Visualization for Decision-Making
- Statistical analysis of health data
- Data visualization techniques and tools
- Dashboard design and implementation
- Translating data into actionable insights
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) in Public Health
- MEL frameworks in public health contexts
- Indicator development and tracking
- Performance measurement and evaluation
- Learning and adaptive management
Digital Health Ecosystems & Interoperability
- Digital health ecosystem architecture
- Interoperability standards and protocols
- Health information exchange (HIE)
- Integration of diverse health systems
Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies in Public Health
- AI applications in public health
- Machine learning for health data analysis
- Predictive analytics and modeling
- Emerging technologies and future trends
Data-Driven Decision-Making in Health Systems
- Evidence-based decision-making frameworks
- Using data for health policy formulation
- Resource allocation and prioritization
- Performance improvement strategies
Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response
- Emergency preparedness planning
- Rapid response coordination
- Data systems for emergency management
- Lessons learned and best practices
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of public health concepts
- Interest in data-driven decision-making and health informatics
- Basic computer literacy
- Access to a computer with reliable internet connection for online sessions
- Willingness to engage in hands-on exercises and practical applications
Program Details
Financial Information
150 USD
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