Health Program Design & Implementation (POPH90189)
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- Nov 3, 2023
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Find the subject in the Handbook here. Schedule: February (Dual-Delivery)
Subject Description This subject focuses on the vital role of evidence in designing and implementing health programs within a global context. Students will explore various theories and approaches to program design, including Theory of Change, program logic models, complexity theory, behavior change theories, and participatory approaches. Guided by experienced practitioners, students will engage in practical exercises to develop strategic program plans based on case studies. They will also consider cross-cutting issues such as participation and inclusion, as well as real-world constraints in program planning. The subject equips students with the skills to create work plans, budgets, risk assessments, risk management plans, and contracts. The subject follows a dual delivery block mode, with self-directed online modules over two weeks, followed by live interactive sessions, allowing for flexibility in study timing. Students are expected to commit approximately 40 hours per week to learning, including reading, group work, and live sessions, culminating in a major assessment completed over six weeks. |
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• Group presentation: Recorded video of health program design and implementation plan (20%)
• Written assignment – health program design document (80%)
A really great subject over all, much better organised and taught than Prioritising and Planning. The subject is definitely a good one to take over the summer and dives into much more depth without overloading workloads. The only downside would be having a very long final assignment that weighs 80% due at the start of the mid-semester break, which can be quite difficult to complete on top of the additional pressure due to high weighting.
Content is similar to Prioritising and Planning, but goes in depth in some aspects. Matt is a really great coordinator and has a wealth of experience in the field. If you're interested in the different stages of program development, beyond what was taught in Prioritising and Planning, this subject would probably be a good fit. However, it being an intensive made it hard to keep up with course content. I wasn't particularly fond of there being only two assessments, with the final making up 80% of the grade.