Build the planning and coordination skills needed to manage health services at district level in South Africa's district health system. The programme covers population health needs assessment, service planning across clinics and hospitals, referral network coordination, resource allocation and performance monitoring. Participants work through real district scenarios to align facilities, budgets and community services around the health needs of the populations they serve.
What you will be able to do
Assess population health needs to inform district service planning.
Plan services across the clinic, community and hospital network.
Coordinate referral pathways between levels of care.
Allocate staff, budget and resources across district facilities.
Engage communities and stakeholders in health planning.
Monitor district health indicators to guide decision making.
Course outline
01The District Health System in Context
02Population Health Needs Assessment
03Service Planning Across the Care Network
04Referral Network Coordination
05Resource Allocation and Budgeting
06Community and Stakeholder Engagement
07Health Information and Indicators
08Monitoring and Improving District Performance
Who should attend
This course is designed for district and sub district health managers, programme coordinators, facility managers and public health planners.
Dates, venues and fees
Dates
Venue
Days
Fee
Calendar
24 to 28 Aug 2026
Mauritius
5
US$1,800
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026
Dubai
5
US$1,800
7 to 11 Sep 2026
Lagos
5
US$1,800
14 to 18 Sep 2026
Harare
5
US$1,800
21 to 25 Sep 2026
Kampala
5
US$1,800
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026
Dar es Salaam
5
US$1,800
5 to 9 Oct 2026
Pretoria
5
R18,000
12 to 16 Oct 2026
Cape Town
5
R18,000
26 to 30 Oct 2026
Online
5
US$900
2 to 6 Nov 2026
Mozambique
5
US$1,800
9 to 13 Nov 2026
Cairo
5
US$1,800
16 to 20 Nov 2026
Accra
5
US$1,800
23 to 27 Nov 2026
Lusaka
5
US$1,800
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026
Kigali
5
US$1,800
7 to 11 Dec 2026
Nairobi
5
US$1,800
14 to 18 Dec 2026
Durban
5
R18,000
21 to 25 Dec 2026
Johannesburg
5
R18,000
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
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