Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Health Training Course

Public–Private Partnerships (PPP) in Health Training Course

Introduction

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in health are transforming healthcare delivery systems globally by combining the efficiency, innovation, and investment capacity of the private sector with the equity-driven mandate and regulatory authority of the public sector. In an era marked by rising healthcare demand, constrained public budgets, and the urgent need for Universal Health Coverage (UHC), PPP models are becoming a strategic lever for sustainable health system strengthening, infrastructure development, and service delivery optimization.

Public–Private Partnerships (PPP) in Health Training Course provides a comprehensive, practical, and policy-oriented understanding of PPP frameworks in the health sector. It equips participants with advanced knowledge on contract design, risk-sharing mechanisms, governance structures, financing models, and performance management systems. With a strong focus on health system strengthening, healthcare financing innovation, sustainable development goals (SDGs), and results-based financing, the course prepares professionals to design, implement, and evaluate high-impact PPP health projects across diverse contexts.

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

1. Understand global Public-Private Partnership (PPP) frameworks in healthcare systems
2. Analyze health financing models and blended finance mechanisms
3. Apply results-based financing (RBF) in health service delivery
4. Design sustainable healthcare PPP contracts and agreements
5. Evaluate risk-sharing models in health infrastructure projects
6. Strengthen knowledge of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) implementation strategies
7. Develop skills in health system governance and regulatory compliance
8. Assess private sector engagement in primary healthcare delivery
9. Explore digital health integration in PPP health projects
10. Improve capacity in healthcare infrastructure PPP project management
11. Apply performance monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks
12. Understand equity, access, and affordability in PPP healthcare models
13. Build expertise in SDG 3-aligned health sector partnerships

Target Audience

1. Ministry of Health officials and policymakers 
2. Public health program managers 
3. Private healthcare investors and providers 
4. NGO and development agency professionals 
5. Hospital administrators and health facility managers 
6. Health economists and financing experts 
7. Donor and multilateral organization representatives 
8. PPP unit staff and infrastructure development authorities 

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of PPP in Health Systems

• Definition and evolution of health PPPs 
• Global trends in healthcare privatization 
• Models of PPP arrangements (DBFO, BOOT, service contracts) 
• Policy and regulatory frameworks 
• Stakeholder mapping in health PPPs
• Case Study: Kenya Managed Equipment Services (MES) program 

Module 2: Health Financing and Investment Models

• Public vs private health financing structures 
• Blended finance and impact investment 
• Health insurance integration in PPPs 
• Cost recovery mechanisms 
• Financial sustainability analysis
• Case Study: Lesotho Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital PPP 

Module 3: Contract Design and Risk Allocation

• PPP contract structures in healthcare 
• Risk identification and allocation strategies 
• Legal frameworks and enforceability 
• Performance-based contracting 
• Dispute resolution mechanisms
• Case Study: UK NHS Private Finance Initiative (PFI) hospitals 

Module 4: Governance and Regulatory Systems

• Institutional frameworks for PPP governance 
• Accountability and transparency mechanisms 
• Anti-corruption safeguards 
• Regulatory compliance in health PPPs 
• Stakeholder engagement strategies
• Case Study: India Tamil Nadu Diagnostics PPP model 

Module 5: Healthcare Infrastructure Development

• Hospital design-build-operate models 
• Equipment leasing and maintenance PPPs 
• Rural and urban infrastructure disparities 
• Facility lifecycle management 
• Sustainability considerations
• Case Study: Rwanda diagnostic and imaging PPP expansion 

Module 6: Digital Health and Innovation in PPPs

• Telemedicine PPP models 
• Health information systems integration 
• AI and data-driven healthcare delivery 
• Digital financing platforms 
• Interoperability and data governance
• Case Study: Estonia e-Health PPP ecosystem 

Module 7: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Performance Management

• Key performance indicators (KPIs) in health PPPs 
• Results-based monitoring frameworks 
• Impact evaluation methodologies 
• Data collection and analytics systems 
• Adaptive management approaches
• Case Study: Brazil hospital PPP performance benchmarking 

Module 8: Equity, Access, and Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

• Equity in healthcare PPP design 
• Pro-poor health service delivery models 
• Gender and social inclusion in health PPPs 
• Scaling PPPs for UHC achievement 
• Ethical considerations in privatized healthcare
• Case Study: Ghana National Health Insurance PPP integration 

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@fineskilltrainingcenter.com or call +254769199797 

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 FINESKILL TRAINING CENTER account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.