Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Project Management in HealthModule Details

Rationale 

The role of private medical facilities is increasingly recognised as a significant player in the provision of health care in the country. These facilities contribute to the care of individuals that have a disposable income allowing for public health to be less burdened. They also absorb and provide employment for the increasing high number of trained health professionals of various kinds who cannot be employed by the public health system. Increased investments will provide for more advanced facilities that could reduce the need for patients seeking treatment abroad and may be the beginnings of a medical tourism industry.

The course aims to develop students’ capacity in the setting up and running of effective private medical clinic or health consultancy by providing them skills and knowledge in Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Project Management.

Learning Outcomes 

At the end of the course students will be expected to:
(i)     Utilise leadership strategies to develop and operate a healthcare or consulting practice.
(ii)    Demonstrate leadership in managing conflict, providing feedback, and negotiating with diverse stakeholders.
(iii)   Advance equity in health care through effective leadership.
(iv)   Apply administrative, financial, and technical leadership skills in managing a health organisation.
(v)    Lead transformative change within organisations.
(vi)   Identify emerging opportunities and risks in the health care sector.
(vii)  Analyse the entrepreneur’s role in starting and developing a small business by being proactive, creative, and innovative.
(viii) Demonstrate competence in business enterprise management, financial management, marketing, and planning.
(ix)   Direct health care project management activities.
(x)    Explain different phases and processes in a project.
(xi)   Use project management vocabulary and terminology effectively.
(xii)  Evaluate and manage constraints on a project.