Masterclass in Public Health (MPH)

This program is designed for professionals who want public health authority without returning to full-time academics. It builds leadership, Systems thinking, crisis management capabilities, and enabling participants to lead programs, influence policy and quality for senior public health role faster.

Target audience-

• Doctors: MBBS, BDS, BAMS
• Public Health officers
• Hospital Administrators
• NGO/ CSR Leaders
• Govt. Health Officers
• Senior Nurses/ Public Health Managers

Module Structure:

Module 1: Introduction to Health Systems

• Concept and components of health systems
• Goals and functions of health systems
• WHO Health System Building Blocks
• Public vs. Private Health Systems
• Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Care

Module 2: Health Systems in India

• Evolution of the Health System in India
• Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW)
• Central, State, and Local Health Administration
• Health Workforce, Financing, and Service Delivery

Module 3: National Health Programs and Reforms

• National Health Mission (NHM)
• National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)
• National Urban Health Mission (NUHM)
• Ayushman Bharat
• Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs)
• PM-JAY
• Role of AYUSH
• Role of NGOs in Healthcare

Module 4: Global Health Systems and Universal Health Coverage

• Health Systems of the UK (NHS), USA, China, and LMICs
• Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
• Comparative Analysis of Global Health Systems
• Global Health Challenges

Module 5: Health Policy and Governance

• Definition and Importance of Health Policy
• Policy Cycle (Agenda Setting to Evaluation)
• National Health Policy (India, 2017)
• Policy Formulation, Implementation, and Evaluation
• Challenges in Health Policy

Module 6: Global Health Governance and Sustainable Development

• Role of WHO
• Role of UNICEF
• Role of the World Bank
• Role of UN Agencies
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Health
• Global Health Policies

Module 7: Decision-Making in Public Health

• Concept of Decision-Making
• Types of Decisions:
• Strategic
• Tactical
• Operational
• Use of Epidemiological Data in Decision-Making
• Stakeholder Analysis
• Ethical Considerations in Decision-Making

Module 8: Health Information Systems and Public Health Analytics

• Health Information Systems
• HMIS
• Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP)
• Risk Assessment and Prioritization
• Public Health Data Interpretation
• Monitoring and Evaluation

Module 9: Epidemiology – Basic Concepts

• Definition, Scope, and Uses
• Epidemiological Triad (Agent–Host–Environment)
• Types of Epidemiology
• Measures of Disease Frequency
• Mortality Indicators
• Levels of Prevention

Module 10: Advanced Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance

• Epidemiological Study Designs
• Research methodology
• Surveillance Systems
• Epidemiology of Communicable Diseases
• Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases
• Outbreak Surveillance and Response

Module 11: Crisis and Outbreak Leadership

• Public Health Emergencies
• Epidemics, Pandemics, and Disasters
• Outbreak Investigation Steps
• Leadership Styles During Crises
• Risk Communication and Media Management
• Inter-sectoral Coordination
• Ethical Issues in Emergencies
• Lessons from COVID-19, Ebola, SARS, and Nipah
• Role of WHO in Emergencies

Module 12: Health Economics and Financing

• Introduction to Health Economics
• Demand and Supply of Healthcare
• Market Failure in Healthcare
• Cost Concepts:
• Direct Costs
• Indirect Costs
• Intangible Costs
• Economic Evaluation
• Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Cost-Utility Analysis
• Health Financing
• Tax-Based Financing
• Insurance-Based Financing
• Out-of-Pocket (OOP) Expenditure
• Health Insurance Models (India and Global)
• Resource Allocation and Priority Setting
• Equity, Efficiency, and Access to Care

Module 13: Case study

Module 14: Capstone Project

Programme Duration

The minimum duration to complete the executive masterclass programme is 12 months.

Programme Mode

Registrations are currently open for regular and Part-time (Online Live Classes) both modes.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Assignments for all the programme modules for continuous evaluation and guidance.
• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.
• Online Live Classes/Part-time for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination.
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable.
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job.
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires.
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Examination & Certification

All the participants are obliged to timely submit completed assessment assignments (during the Programme, usually after every module) and appear for an online exam at the end of the Programme. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded Masterclass in Public Health by Centre for Health Management and Research, IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules, Online Live Classes/Part-time or face-to-face classes (Regular mode), elaborate Programmes material, self-assessment assignments would be provided by the Institute. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to in its participants. Besides, it has a robust placement cell comprised of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. This cell is continuously engaged in promoting the employability of our participants and encouraging the concerned Human Resources department and Hiring Managers to recruit/hire our participants for their vacant positions. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing & interview skills.

In recent months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global healthcare like , Jhpiego, SELCO Foundation, TATA Foundation, Samarthan NGO, PSI, UNICEF, WHO, HCL Foundation, IPE Global, Optum, PATH, AIIMS, Action against Hunger, Ekta Shakti Foundation, Seva Foundation, India HIV-AIDS Alliance, HLFPPT, Deepak Foundation, Novartis, LalPath Labs Ltd., Fortis Healthcare Ltd., HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd., Indraprastha Medical Corporation Ltd., Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd., Piramal Enterprises Ltd., Wockhardt Ltd., Cactus Communications, Public Health Foundations of India, Cytel, Religare Health Insurance Company Ltd., Deloitte, DuPont Sustainable Solutions, Bain & Company, Alvarez & Marsal, McKinsey & Company, etc. The IGMPI’s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare industries on regular basis.

Future career prospects

IGMPI offers professional and industry oriented training thus opening doors for entry into the industry. Executive Masterclass in Public Health adds advantage for those already in the industry as a tag of professional training and those new to the industry feel comfortable with backing of apt and up-to-date information and training required to have sustained growth in the industry. Knowing all theoretical and practical facts about Public Health, candidates feel comfortable and confident when working in the industry. Obviously experience has no match and thus efforts are made to bring in experienced professionals to present projects, take lectures and thus add to the benefits reaped from the Programme. Same is true for the professionals who are already a part of the industry but are keen on making lateral movement in their company or industry or seek job change.

Public health management covers the administrative and managerial capacities, organizational structures, and systems needed to finance and deliver health services more efficiently, effectively, and equitably. A hospital manager, also referred to as a hospital administrator, plays a crucial role in managing the hospital's day-to-day operations. Some of the other roles related to the Public Health are Executive Hospital Administration, Manager- Admission and Outreach, Consultant Public Health, Deputy Medical Superintendent, Senior Manager - Public Health Practice, Nursing Quality Assessor, Healthcare Manager, Hospital Administrator, and Medical Administrator.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 13^th Jul 2026.

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