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Iph 2411/Ich 2404 : Health Service Organization And Management/Health Systems Management Question Paper

Iph 2411/Ich 2404 : Health Service Organization And Management/Health Systems Management

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Community Health

Institution: Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2012

JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OF
AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

University Examinations 2012/2013

FOURTH YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH/
FOURTH YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT

IPH 2411/ICH 2404 : HEALTH SERVICE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT/HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

DATE: AUGUST 2012 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER QUESTION ONE (COMPULSORY) AND
ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS.
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QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)

(a) Briefly describe why health systems management course should be taught to health managers. [3 marks]

(b) Using relevant examples differentiate governance and management structures. [3 marks]

(c) Write the following abbreviations in full:

(i) PPP
(ii) JFA’s
(iii) MOU’s

and briefly explain why you think it is important for health managers to clearly understand codes of conduct for partners or donors. [3 marks]
(d) Outline three pillars of health service management and briefly explain any one of them. [3 marks]

(e) Explain how geographical access can be a barrier to access health care. [3 marks]

(f) Distinguish allocative and technical efficiency. [3 marks]

(g) Write short notes on your understanding of “Ayerase length of stay: concept as applied in health systems management. [3 marks]

(h) Outline seven key steps in a planning cycle. [3 marks]

(i) Using relevant examples differentiate outcome and impact indicators. [3 marks]

(j) An efficient plan seeks to explain five fundamental questions. List down these key questions. [3 marks]

QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)

The overall objective of training health managers on health systems management and health service organization and management courses is to train them to deliberately and consciously engage in activities that are meant to “restore, promote and maintain health”. Discuss the statement. [20 marks]

QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)

Evidence abound indicating that health managers possess low levels of leadership and managerial skills. True or false? Depending on your response to the above question, discuss your answer in detail providing relevant examples to support your argument. [20 marks]

QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)

Compare and contrast the abilities of a leader and a manager.
[20 marks]

QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)

Discuss your understanding of “unity of direction” concept. [20 marks]

Iph 2411/Ich 2404 : Health Service Organization And Management/Health Systems Management Question Paper

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