TRAINING


International Health Systems Program's mission in its training program is to strengthen the capacity of health system practitioners from middle and lower income countries to improve the performance of their health systems. Our programs are designed for senior officials and policymakers who strive to improve the health of citizens in their countries. IHSP courses blend theoretical and conceptual knowledge with practical tools to accomplish important tasks and hands-on practice in using those tools. Our courses build on our research and public health practice throughout the world.


SCHEDULED TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR 2013
Strengthening Human Resources for Health
Boston, MA, USA. June 3 - 14, 2013

Making Decentralization Work: Tools for Health Policy Makers and Managers
Boston, MA, USA. August 12- 23, 2013

Improving the Quality of Health Services
Boston, MA, USA. September 30 - October 11, 2013

AFFILIATED PROGRAMS

The 2013 Global Flagship Course on Health Systems Strengthening and Sustainable Financing:
The Challenge of Universal Health Coverage
Course dates: December 9-18, 2013
Course Location: Tokyo, Japan
Application deadline: TBD
[Applications for the Flagship Course will only be accepted online]

CUSTOM-DESIGNED TRAINING PROGRAMS

In addition to our regularly scheduled intensive two-week courses, IHSP develops custom-designed programs to fit the unique needs of a country or organization. We offer Needs Assessment, Training Program Development, and Training Seminars in the U.S. and in Host Countries. Through established training resources and tools, we can successfully transfer and implement short course models internationally.

Ordinarily, the programs are led by a team of Harvard faculty and other public health experts. They apply theories and tools from the areas of economics, public health, political science and management to better understand complex health issues that range from health care access to cost and quality. Topics have included:

Utilizing the Private sector to Achieve Health Goals
Human Resources Policy and Management
Decentralizing Health Systems
Improving the Quality of Health Services
Health Care Financing

We will offer these custom-designed programs in Boston, MA, USA :
Health in the XXI Century: Workshop for Latin American Health Care Executives
March 18-22, 2013

Workshop for Latin American Leaders: Quality Improvement in Health Services Organizations
May 20-22, 2013

IHSP's training activities are carried out in collaboration with HSPH's Center for Continuing and Professional Education. https://secure.sph.harvard.edu/ccpe/

Please email us for more information at ihsp@hsph.harvard.edu. We can also be reached by telephone at (USA) 617-432-0418 or fax at (USA) 617-432-2181.