described in different donor reports and evaluations carried out by the Government of Pakistan. The management of private sector has also been considered inefficient and not very effective. Specific Management tools and techniques, such as strategic management, management by objectives, quality assurance methods, monitoring and evaluation of the health systems outputs and outcomes, and economic appraisal are not practiced in both public and the private sector. One of the primary reasons for all these issues is that most health managers lack expertise in health management. Insufficient management knowledge, inappropriate skills and lack of expertise in management, further undermine their capability to improve the health system. The way forward is the continuous education and training leading to the capacity building of the midlevel health managers and encouraging them to apply their knowledge in their respective settings. On the other hand, there is no well-developed and properly facilitated management training being offered in Pakistan which can fulfil the need of the health managers in public as well as private sector. Diploma in Health and Hospital Management (HHM) is a wonderful opportunity designed to improve the management capacity of health managers in terms of their knowledge, attitude and skills in Pakistan. Diploma in HHM aims to develop professionals in the field of Health Management through a comprehensive post-graduate program. It offers intensive practical training in the operational and administrative areas of a hospital. It equips them with management skills like planning, organizing and decision- making with specific relevance to healthcare industry. Health industry is growing at a fast rate every year. In Pakistan growing occupations are also related to healthcare. Health care is likely to generate new jobs. It is estimated that the demand for health managers is expected to touch over 6000 within next five years in Pakistan. Existing healthcare organizations are expanding their hospitals to add new service areas; and new organizations are entering the domain.
Competencies Of The Diploma In HHM Program
The graduates of the DHHM program will be prepared to:
• Understand management that encompasses the main aspects of problem-solving typically
• faced by health managers;
• Apply certain techniques in the resolution of selected management issues
• Describe basic methods of quantitative analysis being used by health managers.
• Demonstrate change management, communication and leadership skills.
• Define what quality means from the standpoint of the variety of stakeholders.
• Explain the relationship of effectiveness, efficiency, cost and quality.
After completion of the course, the participants will be able to:
1. To assume a leadership role in hospital management and will confidently encompasses the main aspects of decision making typically faced by health managers;
2. To address and manage hospitals with clear knowledge of essential concepts, principles, methods and terms in modern management;
3. To undertake various basic and advanced methods of hospital analysis.
4. To apply techniques in resolution of different types of management issues
5. Develop plan, implement and evaluate approaches and interventions
6. Exhibit leadership and managerial skills at various levels.
7. Demonstrate effective (verbal and written) communication and advocacy skills (creativity and innovation) to diverse audiences.
8. Adopt a multidisciplinary approach in assessing, researching and responding to public health issues and needs.
9. Apply human right ethical principles in professional practices in hospital settings.
In order to achieve these core competencies each course has been tailored with its learning objectives which further lead to enrichment of the course content.