Introduction

As a healthcare manager or someone aspiring to this position, you are often expected to manage with very little resources in situations where the outcome could be life or death. However, there are few opportunities in healthcare professional training to develop the business skills you need to make these quick and impactful decisions. We at FPD are committed to professionalising healthcare management because we understand the weight on the shoulders of a healthcare manager and the impact you make on the system and the health of the population.

This qualification has been designed especially for healthcare managers who want to obtain the practical business skills to lead and progress on their leadership path.

The exit learning outcome of the AdvCert (Health Management) is to enable participants to apply management principles on a strategic level in organisations within the healthcare environment to optimise health in Africa.

Who Should Enrol

All health care managers or those who aspire to be a healthcare manager.

Accreditation

SAQA ID number: 96725

NQF Level: 6

Total credits:  120 

Accredited by the Council on Higher Education; Registered by the Department of Higher Education and Training.

Entry Requirements

The admission requirement is an NQF Level 5 qualification.

Intake date

Intake 1 Intake 2 Intake 3
Applications close: 15 December 2023 Applications close: 15 March 2024 Applications close: 15 June 2024
Start date: 1 March 2024 Start date: 15 May 2024 Start date: 15 August 2024

Course Design

The programme consists of the following learning components: 

  • Distance e-learning (self-study) modules,
  • Eleven (11) Assisted virtual tutorial sessions, and
  • Various assessment tasks.

Course Duration

Participants are required to complete this programme within a year.

Course Content

This qualification will cover the following modules:

  1. Action Research
  2. Understanding the International and South African Healthcare Environment
  3. Managing Self
  4. Leadership
  5. Strategic and Operational Management
  6. Project Management
  7. Managing Information (Monitoring and Evaluation)
  8. Financial Management
  9. Business Proposal Writing
  10. Human Resource Management & Development
  11. Strategic Marketing and Customer Relations

Learning Outcomes

On achieving this qualification, a learner will be able to:

  • Apply fundamental management principles in a work-based context.
  • Apply quantitative methodologies in making work-based decisions.
  • Utilise technology to communicate effectively.
  • Conduct action research.
  • Solve marketing problems.
  • Interpret financial statements and develop a budget.
  • Manage information in a business context.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of the healthcare business environment.
  • Demonstrate and apply knowledge of effective self-management and leadership.
  • Practice human resource management principles.
  • Manage a project.
  • Develop a business or funding proposal.

Assessment

The programme includes the following assessment opportunities:

  • Ten (10) formative assessment test - self-study multiple choice question (MCQs) assessments.
  • Ten (10) summative modular assessments (individual assignments) in form of work-related assignments.
  • Summative exam component 1 - one (1) action research proposal that will guide the project you need to implement over the duration of your studies. 
  • Summative exam component 2 – one (1) Portfolio of Evidence (POE) you will complete to demonstrate how you have implemented your action research project 

Certification

Successful participants will receive an Advanced Certificate in Health Management.

Enrolment process

For more information on the application process, click here




COURSE
R 28,050.00 (incl VAT)

Voucher Access

Enquire Now

Targeted at all health care managers or those who aspire to be a healthcare manager. Pay per module option available.