Certificate of Effective Healthcare Management

Empowering Africa’s healthcare leaders.

Whether you're an emerging healthcare leader or an experienced medical professional, this program is designed to help you build the skills to drive meaningful impact within your organization, improve health outcomes, and contribute to stronger healthcare systems across your community and beyond.

Designed for healthcare managers and medical professionals across Africa, this nine-month online Certificate in Effective Healthcare Management is delivered by the University of Toronto's IMIx Executive Programs through the Africa Health Collaborative, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, to help develop Africa's next generation of healthcare leaders. 

Participants will deepen their expertise in healthcare leadership, strategy, innovation, and more while gaining practical tools to address critical industry challenges and lead with confidence in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

  Learn how to apply    

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Program benefits & outcomes

The curriculum is designed to build practical skills across eight key areas essential to effective healthcare management.

 


Real world learning

Learn actionable skills to address challenges in your community for lasting impact across the African healthcare landscape.

Connections & peer networking

Develop a network of healthcare contributors to seek support from in the future.

Interactive learning environment

Participate in class discussions designed to foster active learning and critical thinking.

Expert faculty & speakers

Gain insights from U of T faculty, subject matter experts, and thought leaders.


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Eligibility requirements

This program is designed for healthcare managers and medical professionals based in Africa who are looking to strengthen their leadership and management skills.


  • Healthcare managers, administrators, doctors, and nurses working in hospitals, clinics, or government health agencies across Africa.
  • Candidates must be affiliated with one or more of the following Africa Health Collaborative partner institutions.
  • Addis Ababa University
  • African Institute for
    Mathematical Sciences
  • Amref International
    University/ Amref
    Health Africa
  • African Leadership
    University
  • Ashesi University
  • University of Cape
    Town
  • Moi University
  • Kwame Nkrumah
    University of Science
    and Technology

See the Program Overview 

Develop practical leadership and healthcare management skills. Learn more about the schedule and delivery of the program. 

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Learn About the  Curriculum

The program consists of 8 segments delivered online over a 9-month period. Learn more about the course content.

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Learn how to Apply to the Program

Learn how to apply, including eligibility, documentation requirements, application process, and more. 

Application Form

Discover Impact Stories 

(Coming soon) Learn how previous participants have turned learning into action, creating lasting impact in healthcare settings and beyond.

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Meet the instructors 

The cross-disciplinary faculty includes instructors and experienced practitioners to design and lead each of the 8 segments. 

Meet the faculty

Connect with us

If you have questions about the Effective Healthcare Management program, please reach out to us for more information.

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