MEETING OF THE AFRICA HUB FOCAL PERSONS, KAMPALA. UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI Dr. Richard Ayah Ms. Kellen Karimi 1 st June 2015
Introduction SPH-UON Africa Hub in Health Care System & Policy Development thematic unit. MSc in Health Systems Management Postgraduate Course units in Health Policy, Health Economics (MPH, MSCN, MSc TID) Undergraduate course units: health systems management, Leadership, Health Economics Short course in Global Health Diplomacy. 2
Activities so far implemented
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3 rd annual training Undergraduate HSR cross-disciplinary innovations course outputs 1.E-monitoring of drug adherence TB/HIV patients 2.Automated sensor tap (hand washing) Medication device that communicates with provider when patient dose due. cost: USD80 Cost USD: 15 6
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Stakeholder engagements and outcomes County level – draft MoU with Kiambu County done, expect signing shortly Africa HUB has supported running of MSc HSM after initial funding by MSH to establish the course Maker MNCH Project utilizing lessons learned from Africa Hub cross- disciplinary approach (aim is to locally design & make low-cost, high-quality essential medical equipment for MNCH) 9
2015 Africa Hub team University of Nairobi
DEMONSTRATION
Activities yet to be implemented Responding to RFPs 15
Challenges encountered 16 Grant writing ! University teaching load remains heavy.(but one new hiring expected!)
Lessons learnt and other Reflections Concept notes (collaboration?? Across schools)need to be developed over time Need to have a calendar of grant dates embedded in work-plan >6/12 and work towards them Issue briefs better than policy briefs? Communication 17
Next steps for the institution Develop sustainability strategy 18
More on Maker What the innovations project can achieve
THANK YOU Dr. Richard Ayah Ms. Kellen Karimi SPH-UON 20