To introduce the learners to the concept of an organized health system, its goals, functions, and building blocks.
To introduce to the students the different health systems in the world, their organization and policies.
To introduce the participants to health sector reforms around the world
To equip the learners with the skills to design, conduct, analyse and report health services research essential to meeting the demands and challenges of the Great Lakes region of Africa and beyond.
To increase the learners’ capacity for designing, implementing and evaluating health programmes and projects relevant to local, national, regional and global health demands
To introduce learners to the fundamental concepts and practice of planning, management, leadership and organizational development
To provide the participants with guided practical and field-oriented training focused on the duties and responsibilities of mid-level health services managers