Introduction To Primary Health care Course – International Institute For Primary Health Care

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Introduction to Primary Health care Course

The International Institute for Primary Health Care – Ethiopia (IPHC-E), along with technical assistance from leading primary health care (PHC) experts in Ethiopia and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHSPH), have created this global PHC course that focuses on developing or adapting PHC programmes in LMIC countries.

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About the course

This course examines the experiences of creating a Resilient PHC System from Covid-19 response lessons from Ethiopia and other countries. It is prepared by the International Institute for Primary Health Care – Ethiopia in collaboration with Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and Ethiopian Ministry of Health.

The Course has 4 modules that will provide participants with the history and evolution of primary healthcare and dive into the principles, operational organization, and strategies of primary health care using the WHO Primary health care levers. The course will utilize real-world case examples comparing several primary healthcare systems and explore the current challenges and opportunities for PHC strengthening to help participants apply these lessons within their own context.

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Introduction to Primary Health care Course

Course objectives

By the end of this course students will be able to:

Explain the current primary health care approaches and levers

Explore challenges and opportunities in building and strengthening national primary health care systems

Compare primary health care experiences of countries and contextualize the lessons learnt

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Course Format

The majority of the content is delivered to you through self-paced online learning modules, in which you can learn at your own pace, followed by virtual discussions with experts and leaders from Ethiopia and other countries.

Course Schedule

In this course, you are expected to commit 8 – 12 hours (3 hours/week). It is a self-paced course in which you can learn at your own pace.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for health professionals working in the health sector in Low and Middle income Countries.

Module 1: History, Evolution, and Importance of Primary Health Care

Focus on introducing participants to the historic evolution of aid effectiveness globally and in the Ethiopian and other countries health system context.

Module 2: PHC, Health System Building Blocks and Current PHC Approach

Describe the concept of PHC, WHO Health system building blocks, current PHC approach, the 14 levers in PHC and the results it may bring.

Module 3: Opportunities, challenges, and future recommendations in PHC

Discuss the current challenges and opportunities in building and strengthening national primary healthcare systems.

Module 4: Practical Experience in PHC

Explore the PHC experiences of selected countries, explore the current challenges and opportunities for PHC strengthening to help you apply these lessons in your own context.

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It was a great learning experience. Thank you for creating this platform and keep up the good work. - Anonymous IPHC Course Participant

It was an eye opening and informative course, thank you for the effort and commitment !! - Anonymous IPHC Course Participant

This course should be pushed out to more healthcare practitioners and government policymakers so they can understand PHC and make it work in various countries. - Anonymous IPHC Course Participant

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Minister of Health, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

H.E Dr. Mekdes Daba, a distinguished medical professional, currently serves as the Minister of Health in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. With a specialization in obstetrics and gynecology, her academic journey includes obtaining a medical undergraduate degree from Hawassa University and completing residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at AAU. Notably, she is the first family planning sub-specialist in Ethiopia

Prior to assuming her ministerial role, Dr. Daba held various high-level managerial positions. She served as a Team Lead at the Deputy Director General Office of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva and held roles as a Medical and Technical officer at the Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research at WHO Headquarters. Additionally, she was the Managing Director of the Center for International Reproductive Health and Training (CIRHT) Africa, represented the East, Central, and Southern African College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ECSACOG) as Country Representative, and held leadership positions at Hawassa University, including Head of the School of Medicine and Department Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She also made significant contributions to the Ethiopian Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, serving as Honorary Secretary and Past President

Furthermore, Dr. Daba has been involved in various advisory and committee roles, including chairing the Civil Society Advisory Group for UN Women Ethiopia, being a member of the WHO/AFRO’s RMNCAH technical advisory group, serving on FIGO’s committee on REI, and being an editorial board member of the Ethiopian Journal of Reproductive Health.

Dr. Daba’s extensive experience in clinical practice and academia, spanning around 15 years, underscores her dedication to the various facets of the health sector. As the first female Family Planning and Reproductive Health sub-specialist in Ethiopia, she has demonstrated a pioneering role in advancing women’s health and rights. Dr. Daba’s remarkable contributions to women’s health have garnered international acclaim, exemplified by her receipt of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) Women’s Awards in 2021.

In her capacity as Minister of Health, H.E is committed to addressing the healthcare needs of underserved populations, particularly focusing on children, women, and girls who lack essential health services such as vaccines. Her advocacy for evidence-based decision-making, gender equality, universal health coverage, community engagement, leaving no one behind and women’s empowerment reflects her deep commitment to holistic healthcare. Grounded in the principles of servant leadership, she believes in utilizing her leadership role to inspire excellence in all endeavors.

Dr. Wondimu Tsegaye

Operation Sight Evaluation Project Coordinator

Wondimu Tsegaye is a seasoned public health professional with over 15 years of experience in medicine and public health. Holding a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Saint Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Addis Ababa University, Wondimu’s career is marked by a robust expertise in epidemiology, infectious disease control, and program management.

Currently serving as the Operation Sight Evaluation Project Coordinator at International Institute for Primary Health Care – Ethiopia, Wondimu oversees technical and research administration for the Operation Sight evaluation project. His role involves developing assessment tools, ensuring quality assurance, and collaborating with regional health offices and implementation partners. Previously, Wondimu worked as a Senior Public Health Specialist at the Ethiopian Public Health Institute, where he partook in the National COVID-19 Rapid Response Team and supported various COVID-19 preparedness and response activities. His experience also includes teaching as a Lecturer at Saint Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, and contributing to primary health care and HIV/AIDS projects with organizations like JSI and Johns Hopkins University

Sualiha Abdulkader

Project Lead

Sualiha is a Public Health and Leadership Specialist (MPH, MBA), Researcher, Women Leader, Professional Certified Coach/PCC with 15 years of experience in the health system and served as a project lead, advisor, team lead and consultant in different organizations including GO and INGOs. Currently, she is working as a Project Lead/PI for a women leadership impact study base in IPHCE in collaboration with John Hopkins University.

Mekdes Shimelis

Assistant PHC Coordinator

Mekdes Shimelis is a public health professional. With over five years of experience, Mekdes has contributed to various schemes aimed at enhancing health outcomes. She currently serves as an Assistant Primary Health Care Coordinator at the International Institute for Primary Health Care – Ethiopia (IPHC-E), where she plays a role in the national PHC team under the IPHCSD Project. Mekdes earned her Master’s in Public Health from Addis Ababa University with a focus on Reproductive, family, and population Health.

Dr. Bereketeab Mulugeta

Assistant Program Coordinator

Dr. Bereketeab Mulugeta is currently working as A/LIP-H Program coordinator. He is a medical professional with a robust background in health sector human resources administration. He earned his Medical Doctorate from the University of Gondar and his MBA from Maryland International College. Dr. Bereketeab has significant experience in managing COVID-19 prevention and control efforts, including the recruitment and deployment of health professionals across various medical centers. His expertise extends to human resource policy development at the Ministry of Health, where he has contributed to key projects such as the & HRH for UHC& initiative. He serves as a member of different national TWG on HRH & related issues.

Additionally, Dr. Bereketeab is a seasoned trainer, having led sessions on different topics. He has good interpersonal & coordination skills, His dedication to community service is evident through his volunteer work, including providing free medical services in underserved regions.

Azeb Fantahun

Admin & Finance Assistant

I hold BA in Accounting from Addis Ababa university Collage of Commerce. I am seasoned accountant with over ten years of experience in Financial management and accounting services. My career has encompassed diverse sectors, including consulting, research, and non-governmental organizations, where I have successfully optimized financial operations and fostered sustainable growth. My expertise lies in producing accurate financial reports, ensuring tax compliance, and facilitating smooth audit processes for both internal and external auditors. when outside working, I enjoy traveling and discovering different cultures.

Dr. Nahom Frew

Communication officer

Nahom Frew is a multifaceted professional renowned for his contributions across various platforms. As a Communications Officer at the International Institute for Primary Health Care – Ethiopia, he leverages his medical background from Addis Ababa University to enhance community engagement and brand marketing initiatives, benefiting stakeholders significantly.

Tsegereda Abebe

Research Assistant

Tsegereda Abebe holds a master’s degree in Nutrition from University of Gondar and has over three years of experience as a research assistant at IPHC-E. She has contributed to the African Health and Diagnostic Platform Project and is currently involved in the GFF and Gavi’s Women Leadership Impact Study. She also took part in sharing evidence to inform PHC systems through publications such as PHC Digest and peer-reviewed articles.

Tsegereda is passionate about advancing health research and aspires to grow her expertise in this field, aiming to make a meaningful impact on public health.

Dr. Meron Assefa

Partnership Officer

Dr. Meron Assefa is a medical doctor with a strong passion for public health. After earning her medical degree from Addis Ababa University in 2022, she joined IPHC-E as an advocacy and partnership intern where she has made significant contributions to the Primary Health Care. At IPHC-E, She played a crucial role in organizing the 2023 International Conference on Primary Health Care, working closely with the Ministry of Health – Ethiopia and Johns Hopkins University. Her ability to build, manage, and utilize partnerships was key to the event’s success. In addition to her professional commitments, she is deeply involved in volunteer efforts. She has engaged as a volunteer coordinator and event organizer for more than 2 years at GIV Society Ethiopia, making a positive impact on the community. Dr. Meron’s leadership and dedication to improving healthcare delivery in Ethiopia reflect her commitment to ensuring access to quality healthcare for all.

Dr. Mohammed Abdusemed

Advocacy Officer

Dr. Mohammed A. Yahya is a seasoned and dedicated professional with over seven years of experience. He possesses an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for evidence-based health and healthcare interventions. Known for his ability to grow practices and lead programs, he excels in consulting with multifaceted teams of experts, providing invaluable support and guidance during high-pressure circumstances.

His unwavering enthusiasm and exceptional organizational acumen drive him to contribute diligently to his team’s achievements. Currently, Dr. Mohammed serves as an Advocacy Officer at the International Institute for Primary Health Care-Ethiopia (IPHC-E) and also works as a consultant for the Ministry of Health on a need basis. Previously, he held roles as a General Practitioner, Case Team Leader, and Lecturer at Jigjiga University, where he led quality M&E, spearheaded the digital transformation of patient registry systems, and headed the COVID-19 pandemic workforce.

He also launched the first One-Stop Rape Center at the university, supervised the hospital’s Emergency Department, and served as the Pandemic Response and Coordination Officer, liaising with the Somali Regional Health Bureau to provide technical direction and evidence on PHC service programs at Qoloji Refugee Camp. Additionally, Dr. Mohammed was the President and Project Manager at Doctors in Action, where he was responsible for M&E and civil society engagement. As a volunteer, he offers free medical services to people living on the streets and in retirement homes and is an active member of the Ethiopian Red Cross Society. Dr. Mohammed earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Addis Ababa University and holds a Master’s in Public Health.

Technical Officer, World Health Organization

Senior Executive Resident MasterCard Foundation

Catherine Kane is a technical officer on the WHO Health Workforce team, with a portfolio that includes knowledge management, network engagement, community health workers and the Global Health and Care Workers Compact. Prior to joining WHO, Catherine worked for the Red Cross Movement locally, nationally and internationally, and has held additional policy, humanitarian diplomacy, learning, public health and emergency management positions in national government agencies and health advocacy organizations. She is a passionate advocate for community health.

Catherine Kane

Technical Officer, World Health Organization

Dr. Solomon Zewdu

Chief Executive Officer of the END fund

Dr. Solomon Zewdu is Senior Executive Resident for Strategy and Planning at the Mastercard foundation on enterprise level social impact investments. Before transitioning to MCF, he spent seven years at the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation as DD in the Africa office. He is a Medical Doctor with extensive expertise in global health, resilient health system designs, disaster preparedness response among many other career duties. He coordinated the Pan African SARSCoV2 BMGF investments and now help managed the MCF Saving lives and livelihood partnership. He shapes partnerships in workforce development, Pandemic preparedness, vaccine, therapeutics and diagnostics manufacturing and the full ecosystem. His 26 years career spans across the public and private sector, worked with multi-sectoral ministries, governments, DoD, academia, implementing partners and philanthropy.  He is a decorated Lieutenant Colonel of the US Airforce and has run various humanitarian and disaster mitigation missions.

Prof. Peter Hill

Global Health Systems in the School of Public Health at The University of Queensland

Peter Hill is Associate Professor, Global Health Systems in the School of Public Health at The University of Queensland. He is a Public Health Physician by training and completed his PhD at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, examining the emergence of global health policy and its translation into country level policies and program. His research and teaching interests currently focus on global health governance, heath in the Sustainable Development Goals, health systems strengthening and Indigenous health in Australia. He has extensive research and health systems experience across West Africa, Southeast Asia and the Pacific, undertaking consultancies for AusAID, GIZ, Australian Red Cross, the GAVI Alliance, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria and the World Health Organization.

IPHC-E collaborates with bilateral agencies, donors, and partners to advance PHC goals globally.

For years now, IPHC-E has been forging collaborative alliances with diverse stakeholders UN agencies, bilateral agencies, donors and international and local implementing partners to advance the goals of PHC on both national and global levels. These partnerships are instrumental in driving policy changes, sustainable resource mobilization, and collective action to prioritize PHC within the broader health agenda.

Small grant Research

Collaborative research

GFF & GAVI Women Leadership Impact Study

Improved Primary Health Care Service Delivery (IPHCSD)

Strategic Partnership for PHC Advocacy

CIFF Trachoma Operation Site Evaluation

IPHC-E contributes to the global advocacy for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through PHC to facilitate buy-in from policymakers, donors, stakeholders, and community organizations towards the establishment of resilient PHC programs. Promotes evidence-based impactful advocacy to drive and establish resilient and sustainable PHC.

International Conference on Primary Health Care(ICPHC)（https://conference.iphce.org/）

Community of Practice

Developing Advocacy toolkit（https://iphce.org/advocacy/）

IPHCE’s Resource Hub serves as the cornerstone for comprehensive Primary Health Care (PHC) knowledge and innovation. It’s a dynamic platform offering a wealth of resources, from research findings to multimedia content and e-learning resources. Whether accessing journals, articles, or educational materials, our Hub provides curated content tailored to diverse needs. With a commitment to fostering collaboration and informed decision-making, it’s a vital repository driving impactful healthcare transformation in Ethiopia and beyond.

Journals

Multimedia

Articles

E-Learning Resource Center

The Institute aims to strengthen the PHC system by conducting implementation research, synthesizing evidence-based information and research findings gathered from all around the world, and organizing knowledge-sharing platforms. Intending to make Ethiopia a knowledge powerhouse for PHC, the knowledge generation and management programmatic area focuses on generating evidence for informing policy/practice and enhancing accessibility of global knowledge on PHC to its constituents.

PHC Digest

Publications

Case studies & Best Practices

Woreda Innovation Center (WIC)

Tigist Astale

Research Officer

Tigist Astale is a research officer at the International Institute for Primary Health Care-Ethiopia. She provides technical and scientific support to the research initiatives of the Institute, and synthesize the evidence required for the formulation and implementation of PHC programs. She also oversees research projects that are funded by the Institute.

Tigist has an extensive background working in research projects with a focus on community health problems. As a strong believer in the power of scientific evidence for program improvement, she is continually engaged in writing, distributing, and publishing research findings for public use.

Dr. Mohammed Abseno

Research Assistant

Dr. Mohammed Abseno is recently employed as a Research assistant at the International Institute for Primary Health Care-Ethiopia. He has worked as a clinician and health manager in the southern part of Ethiopia while he was a general practitioner. He contributed a lot on HIV and TB control programs while he was working at the Arbaminch hospital in addition to his clinical career.

After his transfer to St. Peter Specialized hospital and completing his second degree in public health, he served as the Head of Research, Training and Quality office for more than eight years and as a researcher for several years.

He has an excellent communication capacity and respect for clients coming for any support and advice regarding research proposal writing, conducting researches and final write up of research papers. He has publications in different areas of public health issues. He has also served as a clinical trial coordinator where a short regimen for MDR-TB was compared with the long duration WHO regimen. This research has shortened the 20 months treatment to the shorter 9 months regimen. He has great capacity in writing project proposals.

Hiwot Tadesse

Admin & Finance Manager

Admin and Finance Manager Hiwot Tadesse is currently serves as Admin & Finance Manager for the International Institute for Primary Health Care – Ethiopia (IPHC-E). Hiwot is a seasoned professional with strong financial and operations management, grant management for different projects funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Global Fund, Buffet Foundation, CIFF, AHDP, FHS, and DFID, GFF & JSI. She has more than 10 years of experience, largely focused on administration, Finance, Grant, HR, and operations management. Prior to assuming her current position, Hiwot served as Finance and Administration, Senior Accountant, Program Coordinator, Credit Administrator, Customer Service officer and as consultant on financial strength & Loan Recovery for different organizations & individuals at South Sudan, Kenya and extensively in Ethiopia. In these roles, Hiwot oversaw multiple organization & programs, maintaining strong relationships with a wide range of donors, government offices, Plc.’s and different NGO’s and She has a professional experience implemented and evaluated numerous grant. financial, IT, procurements, Human Resource, Property Management, event/program coordination, she has exceptional interpersonal skills with high-quality administration & financial management program coordination. When not traveling, Hiwot enjoys nature and reading, walking with silence and planning for the next adventure.

Animut Mesfin

System Librarian and ICT Expert

Animut Mesfin is a system librarian and ICT expert at the International Institute for Primary Health Care – Ethiopia. He has been working as an ICT expert for 10 years since 2010. He also have experiences working as a senior system developer and administrator at Bahir Dar university. Being placed in this role helped him develop some of his best professional qualities, such as ability to work in a team, aptitude to deal with people in all honesty and the skill to develop and administer web applications.

Biruh Alemnew

Online Training Manager

Biruh Alemnew is an Online Training Manager at the International Institute for Primary Health Care – Ethiopia. He is a holistic digital learning expert with over 8 years of experience and a strong educational background in eLearning, adult education, and public health. He is a digital learning expert whose experience is mainly focused on LMS Implementation & Administration (A-Z), Instructional Design, eLearning Development, Webinar and Virtual Classes Management, and Educational Technology. As an online training manager of the institute, Mr. Biruh has been setting up and managing the learning management system of the institute.

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