November 14, 2024
mDoc’s Innovative Approach to Empowering Professionals with In-Service Skills for Impact through the Project Management in Global Health Course
When Dr. Ajose, a physician with over a decade of experience in healthcare, enrolled in the Project Management in Global Health course offered by mDoc in partnership with the University of Washington, her goals were clear. "I wanted to gain knowledge and expertise in project management principles, build competence in using project management tools and methodologies, and contribute to organizational growth and success through effective project management". For Dr. Ajose, the Project Management in Global Health course was not just an opportunity to learn but a critical step towards securing a leadership role in project management and positioning herself for larger, more complex projects.
Dr. Ajose's story is one example of the diverse and ambitious healthcare professionals transforming their careers through mDoc's innovative approach to skill development. By offering practical, hands-on learning experiences and fostering a collaborative environment, mDoc is empowering them to lead impactful projects in global health.
Our Approach
The global health landscape is constantly evolving, demanding professionals passionate about improving health outcomes and skilled in managing projects. Recent research underscores the importance of collaborative and adult learning principles in professional development. Soule's (2022) study demonstrates how collaborative and adult learning principles, especially when combined with technology, significantly enhance participant knowledge retention and sharing. This aligns with earlier findings that highlighted the effectiveness of cooperative learning methods in improving knowledge application. Zamiri & Esmaeli (2024) emphasize that adult learning environments offering practical, hands-on experiences allow learners to apply theoretical concepts to real-life scenarios, facilitating the transfer of new skills directly to their professions and improving overall performance and productivity.
mDoc identified the gains of this approach and recognized the opportunity for improving the project management skills of our team, and the way we learned as we optimize the end-to-end self-care experience of people with regular and chronic health needs. We invested in the continuous improvement of our processes and in achieving our strategic goals. We sought to extend these learnings, enabling local startups, SMEs, and NGOs to succeed by exploring capacity-building opportunities to share with the broader health ecosystem, especially healthcare players, in project development and delivery.
To this end, we partnered with the University of Washington's Department of Global Health eLearning Program (eDGH) and received approval to host a site group for the "Project Management in Global Health" course.
Project Management in Global Health Course
The course equipped participants with the knowledge and skills required to manage their projects effectively, leading to improved project outcomes, achievement of organizational goals, and impact in the global health sector. This program focused on real-world strategies applicable to local and international health contexts.
As a site group host, mDoc, led by its Quality and Learning department, played an important role in enhancing the learning experience for participants across various sectors of the healthcare industry. The approach combined the comprehensive curriculum developed by the University of Washington with the localized, interactive learning sessions led by mDoc to foster collaboration and real-world application.
Our site group comprised of 51 participants from different sectors, including healthcare start-ups, government agencies, healthcare providers, and NGOs. Our participants come from a variety of backgrounds, including healthcare experts, founders, project managers, and administrative personnel, each with their own set of skills to contribute. This diversity created a learning environment in which participants could discuss and share their views and personal experiences with project management.
The mDoc Difference
As an approved site group host for the University of Washington's course, mDoc is not just facilitating learning, we are also creating an environment that fosters peer-to-peer knowledge exchange and practical application of project management concepts. Our approach includes:
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Testimonials: Voices of our Participants
Here's what some of our participants have to say:
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“I enjoyed all the modules. It is a kind of integration. I have been in Project Management for years but I never had the basic knowledge of what was involved. What I learned so far is the basic ingredients for the decisions I have been making over the years” - Dr. Dako Mamudu |
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“Although I have only completed Module 1 so far, and am currently on the second one, I have found the experience so far to be quite rich and enlightening, especially with the discussion forum” - Dr. Hala Daggash |
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"I love the experience and the different project managers in the training. It was quite engaging reading different perspectives on Project Management” - Ms Bukola Adekoya |
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“One thing I really loved was one of the modules that talked about the things that different Project Managers need to develop. I liked seeing the perspectives of different Project Managers around the world and it made it easy to understand and digest the information that they were sharing”. - Ms Dorothy Aryee |
“Some pretty amazing people in my group including those who had over 4 decades of experience. One thing that stuck out for my group was the need for data. In our group, we discovered that monitoring and evaluation are key. And it seems like we would want to build our strengths. We talked about how we don't generally have data and people are sometimes reluctant to release their data. Even in some cases, internationally, there isn't much data for Nigeria and that can be appalling. We also talked about the issue of resistance from the people you are working with as they are not so open to interventions especially when they think you are coming from the government. Most of us were communications and advocacy-focused. In our projects, we talked about the constraints in Project management like forex changing, security, and forex, mitigating those issues when implementing projects in Nigeria” - Dr. Olutomike Ajose
Looking Ahead
mDoc is expanding our offerings and embracing various ways to drive impactful learning as we plan to introduce more courses and expand our learning programs to reach more participants across different regions. We are on a mission to create a learning ecosystem that meets the needs of healthcare professionals, providing them with the tools they need to excel in their roles.
Current Offering- Monitoring and Evaluation in Global Health starts in January 2025!
We’re thrilled to announce that registration for our upcoming Monitoring and Evaluation in Global Health course has started. This course offers a comprehensive understanding of monitoring and evaluation fundamentals from M&E models and frameworks to M&E assessment designs.
Course Start Date: 21st January 2025
Registration Ends: 7th December 2024
Duration: 12 weeks
👉 For the course brochure, click here
👉 To register, click here
Other courses offered by the University of Washington include:
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We invite you to join our waiting list if you are interested in participating in any of these courses.
References:
Soule, R.T. (2022). Connecting Adult Learning and Knowledge Management (Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning, 8), The Learning Organization; 29(4), pp. 415-417. Connecting Adult Learning and Knowledge Management (Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning, 8) | Emerald Insight
Zamiri, M., Esmaeili, A. (2024). Methods and Technologies for Supporting Knowledge Sharing within Learning Communities: A Systematic Literature Review. Administrative Sciences; 14(1), p. 17.
