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Hsmu 122: Introduction To Health Systems Question Paper

Hsmu 122: Introduction To Health Systems

Course:Health Systems Management

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (EVENING) EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
UNIT CODE : HSMU 122
UNIT TITLE : INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH SYSTEMS
TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL Questions in Section A, and ANY THREE in Section B
SECTION A
QUESTION ONE
a) Distinguish between health system management and health care
management. (5marks)

b) What are the goals of a health system? (2marks)

c) What are the functions of a health system? (3marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) Describe the concept of "systems thinking" in health systems strengthening. (4marks)

b) Define THREE characteristics of "systems thinking" (6marks)
QUESTION THREE
Briefly describe THREE characteristics of effective health service delivery. Use appropriate examples. (10marks)
QUESTION FOUR
Explain the role of research in health systems strengthening. Support your answer with appropriate examples. (10marks)
SECTION B
QUESTION FIVE
Choose TWO of the building blocks for health system strengthening.
Why do these building blocks exist?
What does each aim to achieve?
Describe they priority areas that each of the selected building blocks must address as per WHO recommendation?
(30marks)
QUESTION SIX
a) Describe each of the following health system models. How does each
support health system strengthening?
The out-of –pocket model
Otto van Bismark model.

National health insurance model
William Beveridge model
(30marks)
QUESTION SEVEN
a) Choose one of the six building blocks for health systems strengthening; and discuss key health system challenges facing Kenya`s health system.
(15marks)

b) Suggest context specific solutions to address and mitigate the effects of these challenges in Kenya`s Health System. (15marks)

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