Amref BSc in Health Systems Management and Development | Amref BSc in Health Systems Management and Development
A unique programme, the BSc. Health Systems Management and Development provides the ideal start for a career in managing and developing health systems. Learning directly from the world-leading Amref Health Africa experts (currently running health programmes or with footprints in over 37 countries across the African continent). You also have the opportunity to simultaneously apply your knowledge and skills through organised practical sessions or field experience.
The course is designed to produce graduates with knowledge, skills and competencies for efficient and effective health systems management and development to ensure lasting health change in Africa. Health Systems Management and Development is a fast developing area that requires urgent attention for the health sectors in Africa to appropriately respond to the health needs of populations and deliver on the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda of ensuring everyone has equal access to healthcare.
Course Modules
Year 1
Trimester 1
Communication skills
Critical Thinking and Academic Writing in Health
Information Communication Technology
Introduction to Social Psychology
Foundations of Health Systems Management
Trimester II
Basic Accounting in Health
First Aid and Safety
HIV and AIDS Education
Principles of Public Health
Organisation of Health Services- Fieldwork incorporated
Trimester III
Epidemiology and Demography for Health System Management Fieldwork incorporated
Health Policy Development and Planning
Bio-statistics
Introduction to Health Laws and Regulations
Basic Health Economics
Year 2
Trimester I
Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases
Principles and Theories of Management
Theories and Styles of Leadership
Principles of Governance in Health
Principles of Microeconomics
Trimester II
Introduction to Research Methods
Leadership in Health Care
Management of Health Care Systems: Fieldwork incorporated
Project Management in Health
Health Risk and Insurance
Trimester III
Organisational Development and Change in Health
Public Relations and Customer Management
Environmental Health Management: Fieldwork incorporated
Supply Chain Management in Health
Health Management Information Systems
Year 3
Trimester I
Communication and Advocacy in Health
Health Care Law and Ethics
Quality Assurance in Health
Health Service Delivery: Fieldwork incorporated
Human Resource Management for Health
Trimester II
Procurement Management in Health
Hospital Infrastructure and Facility Management
Financial Management in Health
Health Promotion
Research Project
Trimester III
Field Attachment
Year 4
Trimester I
Health Systems Research
Disaster Management and Emergency Response
Performance and Reward Management in Health
Healthcare Financing: Fieldwork incorporated
Monitoring and Evaluation in Health
Trimester II
Global Health and Innovations
Health Systems in Africa
Entrepreneurship Skills for Health Managers
Admission Requirements
KCSE (or equivalent) Certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+
minimum of C in Biology and Chemistry
Minimum of C in English/Kiswahili and Mathematics/Physics (or equivalent) certificate with C+ for Biology and Chemistry;
KACE with a minimum of two principal passes including:
Biology and subsidiary passes in Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics;
Diploma (with a KSCE mean grade C) in Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Public Health, Environmental Health, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy, Community Health, Human Nutrition or the equivalent;
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Public Health, Environmental Health, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy, Community Health, Human Nutrition, or the equivalent of any of these qualifications from an Institution recognised by the University Senate plus a KSCE mean grade C.
Career Opportunities
Qualified health systems practitioners are an essential component of ensuring sustainable health systems that facilitate easy access to health for all across Africa. Some of the career opportunities include the following:
Local & International Non-Governmental Organisations
Public & Government funded Health Organisations: Ministry Of Health & Health Parastatal
Private organisations as managers at various levels of healthcare systems.
