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National & Global Health Diplomacy NGHD-PC005 2026 Intake Open

International Health Cooperation, Development Assistance and Health Partnerships

This programme equips professionals with competencies in international health cooperation, donor coordination and strategic health partnerships. Participants examine financing mechanisms, development cooperation frameworks and diplomatic...

35 Days (70 Contact Hours)
Executive Evening • Online • Hybrid • Corporate Training
ZMW 3,500.00
NGHD-PC005 Certificate

Programme Overview & Rationale

This programme equips professionals with competencies in international health cooperation, donor coordination and strategic health partnerships. Participants examine financing mechanisms, development cooperation frameworks and diplomatic engagement that strengthen national health systems and promote sustainable health outcomes.

Target Audience & Prerequisites

Development cooperation officers Ministry officials Donor agencies NGOs International organisations Health programme managers Diplomats Project coordinators Researchers Development consultants

Course Outlines & Syllabus Modules

11 Modules
Module #1
Foundations of International Health Cooperation
NGHD 501

This module introduces international health cooperation as a strategic instrument for strengthening health systems, promoting global solidarity and addressing shared public health challenges. Participants examine the principles, actors and frameworks that shape international cooperation in health.

Contact Hours

6 Hours

Learning Topics & Syllabus Outcomes
  1. International Health Cooperation
  2. Global Health Architecture
  3. Development Cooperation Principles
  4. Multilateral Cooperation
  5. South-South Cooperation
  6. Health Partnerships
Module #2
Global Health Governance and Development Architecture
NGHD 502

Participants examine the institutional landscape of international health governance and development, including the roles of multilateral organisations, bilateral agencies and regional institutions.

Contact Hours

6 Hours

Learning Topics & Syllabus Outcomes
  1. WHO Governance
  2. UN Health System
  3. Development Partners
  4. African Union Health Agenda
  5. Regional Cooperation
  6. International Coordination
Module #3
Development Assistance for Health and Aid Effectiveness
NGHD 503

This module explores development assistance mechanisms supporting national health systems while strengthening competencies in aid effectiveness, alignment, ownership and mutual accountability.

Contact Hours

6 Hours

Learning Topics & Syllabus Outcomes
  1. Official Development Assistance
  2. Development Effectiveness
  3. Paris Declaration
  4. Accra Agenda
  5. Country Ownership
  6. Mutual Accountability
Module #4
Strategic Health Partnership Development and Stakeholder Engagement
NGHD 504

Participants develop practical skills for establishing, managing and sustaining strategic partnerships among governments, development partners, civil society, academia and the private sector.

Contact Hours

6 Hours

Learning Topics & Syllabus Outcomes
  1. Partnership Mapping
  2. Stakeholder Analysis
  3. Collaborative Governance
  4. Public-Private Partnerships
  5. Partnership Agreements
  6. Relationship Management
Module #5
Resource Mobilisation and Sustainable Health Financing
NGHD 505

The module equips participants with competencies in mobilising financial and technical resources to support sustainable health programmes through domestic financing and international partnerships.

Contact Hours

6 Hours

Learning Topics & Syllabus Outcomes
  1. Health Financing
  2. Resource Mobilisation
  3. Donor Engagement
  4. Innovative Financing
  5. Financing Sustainability
  6. Investment Strategies
Module #6
Programme Design, Results-Based Management and Grant Coordination
NGHD 506

Participants learn to design health programmes using Results-Based Management principles while coordinating grants and development projects that deliver measurable outcomes.

Contact Hours

6 Hours

Learning Topics & Syllabus Outcomes
  1. Programme Design
  2. Theory of Change
  3. Results-Based Management
  4. Logical Frameworks
  5. Grant Coordination
  6. Performance Indicators
Module #7
Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Adaptive Management
NGHD 507

This module strengthens competencies in monitoring programme performance, evaluating results and applying adaptive learning approaches that improve effectiveness and accountability.

Contact Hours

6 Hours

Learning Topics & Syllabus Outcomes
  1. Monitoring Systems
  2. Programme Evaluation
  3. Learning Frameworks
  4. Adaptive Management
  5. Data Utilisation
  6. Performance Reporting
Module #8
International Health Negotiation and Diplomatic Engagement
NGHD 508

Participants acquire diplomatic negotiation skills required for managing international health agreements, development partnerships and cross-border cooperation initiatives.

Contact Hours

6 Hours

Learning Topics & Syllabus Outcomes
  1. Diplomatic Negotiation
  2. International Agreements
  3. Consensus Building
  4. Bilateral Engagement
  5. Multilateral Negotiation
  6. Partnership Diplomacy
Module #9
Managing International Health Projects and Development Partnerships
NGHD 509

Participants examine practical approaches to coordinating complex international health projects, managing stakeholders and ensuring effective programme implementation across multiple institutions.

Contact Hours

6 Hours

Learning Topics & Syllabus Outcomes
  1. Project Coordination
  2. Partnership Governance
  3. Implementation Planning
  4. Risk Management
  5. Coordination Mechanisms
  6. Reporting Systems
Module #10
Ethics, Accountability and Transparency in International Health Cooperation
NGHD 510

This module develops ethical leadership competencies that promote transparency, accountability and responsible stewardship in international health cooperation and development partnerships.

Contact Hours

6 Hours

Learning Topics & Syllabus Outcomes
  1. Ethical Leadership
  2. Transparency
  3. Accountability
  4. Compliance
  5. Fiduciary Responsibility
  6. Good Governance
Module #11
International Health Cooperation and Partnership Simulation Laboratory
NGHD 511

The capstone module provides an immersive simulation in which participants represent governments, multilateral agencies, donors, NGOs and development partners negotiating, designing and managing a large-scale international health cooperation initiative. Participants produce partnership strategies, financing plans and implementation frameworks for real-world application.

Contact Hours

10 Hours

Learning Topics & Syllabus Outcomes
  1. Partnership Negotiation Simulation
  2. Donor Coordination
  3. Programme Design Exercise
  4. Resource Mobilisation Strategy
  5. Stakeholder Coordination
  6. Grant Management
  7. Executive Policy Dialogue
  8. Partnership Action Planning
Programme Tuition Fee
ZMW 3,500.00
Includes IT Fee & Online Learning Kits
  • Formal Academic Qualification
  • Executive Faculty Mentorship
  • Access to IPES Digital Library
  • Official Transcript & Certificate
  • Flexible Payment Options
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PARTNERS

Government of the Republic of Zambia Government of the Republic of Zambia
Corporate Social Network Zambia Corporate Social Network Zambia
Brand Zambia Brand Zambia
Mytochondria Mytochondria
Government of the Republic of Zambia Government of the Republic of Zambia
Corporate Social Network Zambia Corporate Social Network Zambia
Brand Zambia Brand Zambia
Mytochondria Mytochondria