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  • HSM 303: Introduction to Health Systems Management

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    This is a level three module suitably done after you have done Community Health Module. This module has three units and requires a total of atleast 30 hours or 3 credit hours to complete. 

►Unit One: Introduction to Leadership and Management

  • Module Preliminaries

    Module OverviewModule Competency

    This module is designed to enable the learner utilize concepts and principals of managerial skills



    Module Description

    Introduction to Leadership and Management; definitions, importance, principles, functions, leadership skills, qualities and styles. Organization of Healthcare Services;structure, purpose, types, functions, levels of service, referral system in Kenya. Communication and Networking; effective communication skills,levels of communication, report writing, Curriculum vitae, letter writing, minutes writing


    Learning Outcomes
    By the end of this module, you will have gained sufficient skills to:

      1.      Demonstrate understanding of management process in the health sector

      2.      Demonstrate understanding of organization of healthcare delivery system

      3.      Use communication skills within healthcare delivery


    Learning Support

    The lecturers taking you through this module is Richard Otieno email address rosewe@kmtc.ac.ke phone number 0721725660.
    However, if you have a technical problem relating to interacting with the platform, you can write an email to [learner support email address] or call this number. Someone will respond to you as soon as possible.

    Performance Tasks
    Within the various units and topics in the module, there are tasks that you are supposed to attempt and submit for marking. Some of them are not meant for submission.  For those that are meant for submission, you are encouraged to be very keen to observe due date because once the date lapses, you will not be able to submit the same. Calling support line will not help you on this. If you are not able to upload an assignment, seek help well in advance before the due date. Otherwise, this will not be used as an acceptable reason for not submitting on time.
    These tasks are divided into two as follows:

    (i) Main Tasks that comprise of quizzes and written assignment

    (ii) Sub tasks that comprise group discussion and clinical logs.

    Learning Requirements
    For effective and smooth learning, it is expected of you to be computer proficient. Additionally, to satisfactorily complete this module, it is required of you to;
    1. Submit assignment and required tasks on time
    2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
    3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
    4. Sit for CAT’s when scheduled, and
    5. Sit in Exam at the end of the session.


►Unit One: Introduction to Leadership and Management