Maternal and Child Health Training Course

Maternal and Child Health Training Course

Introduction

Maternal and Child Health (MCH) remains a cornerstone of global public health, with significant implications for community well-being, sustainable development, and health systems strengthening. Maternal and Child Health Training Course equips participants with advanced competencies in maternal health care, child survival strategies, MCH epidemiology, nutrition, antenatal and postnatal care, disease prevention, and health promotion across diverse populations. The course integrates global best practices from WHO, UNICEF, and leading public health institutions, ensuring participants gain practical, evidence-based skills to address major maternal and child health challenges, reduce preventable mortality, and improve health outcomes.

Through hands-on learning, case studies, and real-world application, participants explore innovative approaches such as digital health in MCH, community-based interventions, quality of care improvement, reproductive health linkages, and One Health considerations affecting maternal and child wellness. This course is ideal for professionals seeking to strengthen MCH programs, enhance service delivery, and apply data-driven decision-making to support mothers, newborns, infants, and children worldwide. By the end, learners will be equipped to design, implement, and evaluate impactful MCH interventions at local, national, and global levels.

Course Duration

10 days

Course Objectives

1. Understand global and regional maternal and child health epidemiology.
2. Analyze trends in maternal, newborn, and under-five mortality.
3. Strengthen competencies in antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care.
4. Apply integrated management of childhood illnesses (IMCI).
5. Evaluate nutrition interventions for mothers, infants, and children.
6. Implement disease prevention and immunization programs.
7. Strengthen skills in MCH data analysis and digital health tools.
8. Assess risk factors influencing maternal and child morbidity.
9. Apply community-based strategies for MCH improvement.
10. Strengthen emergency obstetric and neonatal care intervention planning.
11. Develop policy briefs and guidelines aligned with national MCH strategies.
12. Conduct monitoring and evaluation of MCH programs.
13. Integrate One Health and social determinants of health in MCH planning.

Organizational Benefits

1.      Strengthened capacity to implement high-quality MCH programs.

2.      Improved maternal and child health service delivery.

3.      Enhanced data-driven planning and decision-making.

4.      Better integration of digital health into routine MCH systems.

5.      Increased staff competency in IMCI and maternal care.

6.      Strengthened health systems through improved program evaluation.

7.      Better community engagement and outreach outcomes.

8.      Improved organizational alignment with WHO and national MCH standards.

9.      Enhanced preparedness for maternal and child health emergencies.

10.  Increased overall organizational impact and visibility in public health.

Target Audience

1. Maternal and child health officers
2. Nurses and midwives
3. Public health professionals
4. Epidemiologists
5. Pediatric and obstetric clinicians
6. Nutritionists and dieticians
7. Community health program managers
8. NGO and health project coordinators
9. Health data analysts and researchers
10. Government health planners and policy makers

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Maternal and Child Health

·         Definitions and scope of MCH

·         Global and regional MCH indicators

·         Leading causes of maternal and child mortality

·         Health systems and MCH frameworks

·         Case Study: Maternal mortality reduction in Rwanda

Module 2: Maternal Health Epidemiology

·         Trends in maternal morbidity and mortality

·         Determinants of maternal health

·         Measuring maternal health outcomes

·         Maternal health surveillance systems

·         Case Study: Maternal death audits

Module 3: Antenatal Care (ANC) Services

·         Components of focused ANC

·         Screening and diagnostic protocols

·         High-risk pregnancy management

·         Nutrition and supplementation in pregnancy

·         Case Study: Improving ANC attendance using community outreach

Module 4: Intrapartum and Postnatal Care

·         Safe childbirth practices

·         Emergency obstetric care

·         Postnatal care protocols

·         Managing postpartum complications

·         Case Study: Facility-based delivery improvement strategies

Module 5: Newborn and Infant Health

·         Newborn care and essential interventions

·         Neonatal complications and management

·         Kangaroo mother care

·         Exclusive breastfeeding promotion

·         Case Study: Reducing neonatal infections in hospital settings

Module 6: Child Health, IMCI & Disease Prevention

·         Components of IMCI

·         Common childhood illnesses

·         Early detection and referral

·         Preventive care strategies

·         Case Study: IMCI implementation in rural Tanzania

Module 7: Immunization & Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

·         Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI)

·         Vaccine schedules and cold chain management

·         Outbreak response for vaccine-preventable diseases

·         Monitoring and data reporting

·         Case Study: Measles outbreak containment

Module 8: Nutrition for Mothers and Children

·         Maternal nutrition requirements

·         Infant and young child feeding (IYCF)

·         Addressing malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies

·         Growth monitoring and promotion

·         Case Study: Nutrition-sensitive agriculture interventions

Module 9: Adolescent Health & Reproductive Rights

·         Adolescent development and vulnerabilities

·         Sexual and reproductive health services

·         Preventing adolescent pregnancy

·         Youth-friendly health services

·         Case Study: School-based adolescent SRH program

Module 10: Infectious Diseases Affecting Mothers and Children

·         HIV, malaria, TB, and STIs in maternal and child health

·         Prevention of mother-to-child transmission

·         Pediatric infectious disease management

·         Integrating infectious disease control into MCH

·         Case Study: PMTCT programs in Kenya

Module 11: Community-Based MCH Interventions

·         Role of community health workers

·         Home-based care practices

·         Community outreach models

·         Community behavior change communication

·         Case Study: Community mobilization to increase vaccination rates

Module 12: Digital Health and MCH Information Systems

·         mHealth tools for maternal and child health

·         Digital reporting platforms (DHIS2, mobile apps)

·         Real-time data dashboards

·         Telemedicine applications in MCH

·         Case Study: Mobile-based ANC tracking

Module 13: Health Systems Strengthening for MCH

·         Leadership, governance, and financing

·         Human resources for MCH

·         Supply chain optimization

·         Quality improvement initiatives

·         Case Study: Strengthening MCH services through integrated care models

Module 14: Policy, Advocacy & MCH Program Management

·         National and global MCH policy frameworks

·         Program design and implementation

·         Resource mobilization

·         Advocacy and stakeholder engagement

·         Case Study: Development of a national maternal health strategy

Module 15: Research, Monitoring & Evaluation in MCH

·         MCH research methodologies

·         Designing M&E plans

·         Data collection and analysis

·         Reporting and dissemination

·         Case Study: Evaluating an MCH nutrition project

Training Methodology

This course employs a participatory and hands-on approach to ensure practical learning, including:

• Interactive lectures and presentations.
• Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
• Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
• Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
• Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
• Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
• Expert-led Q&A sessions.
• Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@datastatresearch.org or call +254724527104 

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

 We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.