Module Outline
Code: ILLD 2205
Hours: 50
Credits: 5
Module Competence
This module is designed to enable the learner to provide leadership and management in
health care.
Module Outcomes
By the end of this module the learner should:
1. 1. Utilize leadership and management knowledge and skills in health care service
delivery.
2. 2. Apply communication and networking skills in provision of health care services.
3. 3. Utilize available resources in provision of quality health care services.
4. 4. Apply health information systems in the delivery of health care services.
5. 5. Integrate knowledge and skills of quality assurance in the provision of health services.
6. 6. Apply monitoring and evaluation skills in the provision of health service.
7. 7. Participate in management of disasters.
Module Units
Number Name Hours (Theory) Hours (Practical)
1 Leadership and 06 00
Management
2 Communication and 08 00
Networking
3 Management of 14 00
Resources
4 Health Information 04 00
System
5 Quality Assurance 04 00
6 Monitoring & 04 00
Evaluation
7 Disaster 10 00
Management
Module Content
Leadership and Management:
Introduction to leadership and management; concepts in leadership and management,
definitions, styles, functions, Visions and Missions.
Communication and Networking:
Communication, networking, public speaking, report writing, negotiation skills, inter-
sectoral collaboration, planning and conducting meetings.
Management of Resources:
Human resource management; orientation, deployment, performance appraisal, job
description, counseling and motivation, work climate, conflict resolution and discipline
issues; grievances, Code of Regulations, managing change, Continuous Professional
Development (CPD), entrepreneurship/educational, scholarships, employment, private
practice and other opportunities, preparation for employment to include letter writing,
resumes (curriculum vitae), preparation for interviews.
Financial Management:
Sources of finance (government, donors, revolving funds, CDF etc.), healthcare proposal
writing, budgeting, financial procedures and mechanism, accounting documents, vouchers,
per diem, facility improvement fund (FIF), salaries and wages, allowances, vote books,
management; principles of supplies cycle, procurement and management of supplies and
procurement.
Time Management:
Time wasters, culprits and eliminating them. Strategies of management, techniques of
organization, prioritizing to-do lists, scheduling tips and guidelines to handle drop-in
visitors, how to say no to tasks which are not within your plan, 5 tips to procrastination,
managing crisis, 10 ways to clear your desk, controlling (techniques to control...).
Health Information System:
Definition of health information, sources, types, systems of health information, data
collection methods, storage and analysis, information utilization, decision making.
Quality Assurance:
Methods and tools of measuring quality, management of quality, tools of measuring quality,
nursing and health services (procedures, policies, standards).
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Definition of Monitoring and Evaluation, monitoring and evaluation tools, performance
indicators and targets, work plans. Reports (types, formats, characteristics of a good
report).
Disaster Management:
Introduction, definition of terms, types of disasters and emergencies, phases, disaster
management (cycle, preparedness, response, mitigation, management of accidents).
Module Teaching Strategies
Interactive Lectures, Group Discussion, Practical
Teaching /Learning Resources
Text Books, Internet, LCDs, Handouts, White Board, White Board Marker Pens, Chalk board
Assessment Strategies
Formative: Quizzes, Assignments, RATs, CATs, End of Semester Examinations, Promotional
examinations, Clinical assessments.
Summative: Final Qualifying Examination
References/Further Readings
D’Souza, Anthony. (2014). Leadership, Trilogy on leadership and Effective management
(10th ed.). Paulines Publication Africa.
Tilbury, M.S. (2011). Clinical Leadership in Nursing. Philadelphia, W. B. Saunders
Company.
Edelman, M. (2010). Health Promotion Throughout the Lifespan. USA: Elsevier Sabre
Foundation.
Huber, D. L. (2010). Leadership and Nursing Care Management. USA: W. Saunders
Company.
MOH, Kenya (2012). Kenya Health Investment and Strategic Plan 2012 - 2017.
Stanhope, M. (2014). Foundations of Nursing; Community Oriented Practice. St. Louis:
Elsevier.
