Delivering Impact in Every Country
WHOA
Early-release course
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About this course
Do you have an action plan to implement? Are you facing challenges delivering results in your health program? Do you need to set priorities for action? This course will help you to use data and evidence to prioritise health issues; design and implement solutions and build systems and routines to relentlessly review and pursue progress that promotes a “Delivery for Impact” culture.
Whether you are a Member State program manager responsible for the SDGs or a WHO leader, your goal is to achieve impact that will improve, protect, and save lives. A structured approach to implementation is key to achieving results and is inherent in the Impact Cycle.
This course aims to accelerate progress towards the Triple Billion targets and SDGs through shifting towards a culture of delivering results for impact. This means not just tracking outputs, but relentlessly asking, "is what we are doing helping us accomplish what we want to achieve; and if not, what can we do differently?"
Who is this course for?
Individuals who play a central role in public health planning, implementation, and monitoring:
- Program managers in Ministries of Health and related Ministries, sub-national health authorities and local departments/agencies/institutes.
- International and local development partners, non-governmental organizations, including UN Agencies and Partners in the Global Action Plan for Better Health and Wellbeing (SDG3 GAP).
- WHO staff: WHO Representatives and other staff leading technical programmes in countries. WHO HQ, Regional management staff and technical leads who provide oversight for the delivery of the Triple Billion Targets.
What will you learn?
How to:
- Assess data and information critically and holistically to identify a priority health issue in your country or region; understand its causes, and accurately convey information about it.
- Collaboratively engage with relevant stakeholders.
- Apply principles of evidence-informed practice to determine the best solutions to address the health issue.
- Track progress towards the desired goal.
- Take a solution-oriented approach and use problem-solving tools to adapt implementation to achieve the desired impact.
- Promote a culture of effective collaboration among stakeholders and continuously use data to assess progress and sustain change.
Assessment and Award
You will receive a WHO Academy Award of Completion after completing all the learning activities in modules 1 to 5. The award will be saved in your ‘My Achievements’ space and can be downloaded and shared.
Learning experience
Your learning journey has five sequential self-paced modules that mirror the five stages of the Impact Cycle. You will join an imaginary country team to identify a priority health issue, design solutions and set targets; communicate and engage with stakeholders; implement, track progress, and adjust solutions.