Mission
To increase the knowledge and provide expertise for decision-makers, managers and scholars working in the health sector of Kazakhstan
Objectives
1. Bring together evidence, know-how and ideas in the public health and healthcare delivery;
2. Bring expertise to assist providing better, high quality and more efficient care and services;
3. Create real value for patients, professionals and communities;
4. Foster synergies and the exchange of experiences and knowledge;
5. Encourage greater leverage of research-related opportunities;
6. Strengthen innovation and technology in public health and healthcare delivery.
Activities
1. Research (quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods)
2. Consulting services for healthcare organizations
3. Teaching (theoretical approach) & Training (practical, hands-on approach)
Certificate in Health and Social Impact
– Duration – 2 terms
– 2-3 year-students from SDU, Medical schools students from other universities
– 4-5 workshops (Social Impact, Systems thinking, Design thinking, etc.)
– Health & Society course (online)
– Guest speakers
Capstone community-based project
Research and expertise areas
1. Healthcare management and Innovation
- Healthcare services, organization, strategy and quality
- Human resources management in the health sector
- Financial management of healthcare organizations
2. Health policy and systems research
3. Big data in the health sector
4. Health economics
5. Community health, adolescents and young adult health
6. Social determinants of health (education, socioeconomic status, employment, etc.)