Contents, learning objectives and modules

Here is an overview of the development of the course structure & modules. Each module is divided into learning objectives, content and possible content source and development.

Learning objective for the whole course:

After completion of all modules and the self-assessment, participants will be able to:

• Utilize her/his knowledge on openIMIS to promote the advantages of openIMIS with his/her superior manager(s)

• Outline the use of openIMIS as a strategy for ensuring access to UHC and USP

Module 1: The basics

Learning objectives:

• Explain the functionalities of openIMIS, including the enrolment and claims processes

• Outline the boundaries of openIMIS (what it can, what not)

Content:

• Overview of what openIMIS is and what it does

• Link to health financing & ICT basics

• Brief history of how it was development

• Explanation of various functionalities and how it actually works (focusing on enrolment and claims)

Further learning resources module 1

Module 2: openIMIS and national eHealth structure

Learning objectives:

• Relate the position of openIMIS within a national eHealth structure

• Summarize the interoperability of openIMIS with other systems (not technically)

• Compare with other software such as DHIS2

Content:

• Chart of eHealth architecture and where OpenIMIS fits in

• Explanation of how OpenIMIS can be integrated with other systems and used for different types of schemes (using it alone vs. with other systems in place)

• Give specific examples, including DHIS2

• ICT governance

 Further learning resources module 2 

Module 3: openIMIS use cases

Learning objectives:

• Explain the achievements of openIMIS in selected countries/regions

• Compare the processes of implementation in the shown cases

Content:

• Explain implementation process and timeline

• Use case of Tanzania & Nepal with photos, videos, possibly interviews

• Gambia, HIV scheme in Cameroon, Zanzibar to show variety of schemes using openIMIS

Further learning resources module 3 

Module 4: Sustainability & the role of the openIMIS community

Learning objectives:

• Discover, how the openIMIS community can support new implementation teams

• Appraise the value of being part of openIMIS community

Content:

• Description of why and how OpenIMIS is sustainable & overview of the global good approach

• Presentation of the Community and what it does, how it can support

• Long-term goals of the Initiative

• Link to 5 year anniversary? Catalytic implementation fund as examples of what the Community does? 

Further learning resources module 4