Training Course in Installation, Use and Maintenance of DHIS 2

Course Level: Advanced

Course Overview

The District Health Information Software (DHIS) is used in more than 40 countries around the world.

DHIS 2 is a tool for the collection, validation, analysis, and presentation of aggregate and patient-based statistical data, tailored (but not limited) to integrated health information management activities.

It is a tool with an open meta-data model and a flexible user interface that allows the user to design the contents of a specific information system without the need for programming.

DHIS2 and upwards is a modular web-based software package built with free and open source Java frameworks.

Health data and information are considered to be under-documented due to improper basic health and demographic record-keeping.

Tech For Development has organized this training that aims at building the capacity of researchers, health record managers, and practitioners to monitor, manage, and maintain demographic data and health information in a much more efficient and accurate way than using papers.

This training course on the Installation, Use, and Maintenance of DHIS 2 will equip the participants with the necessary skills and knowledge on how to report, analyze, and disseminate data for all health programs.

Duration

5 Days

Target Audience

• Health information systems professionals
• Data analysts and statisticians in the health sector
• Public health managers and decision-makers
• IT professionals working in health organizations
• Researchers and academicians in public health

Course Objectives

• Understand the key components and architecture of DHIS 2.
• Learn the step-by-step process of installing DHIS 2 on different platforms.
• Gain proficiency in configuring and customizing DHIS 2 for specific needs.
• Master the skills needed to maintain and troubleshoot DHIS 2.
• Develop the ability to use DHIS 2 for data management, analysis, and reporting.
• Learn best practices for managing user roles, permissions, and security in DHIS 

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to DHIS 2 and System Requirements

• Overview of DHIS 2 architecture and key components.
• Understanding system requirements for DHIS 2 installation.
• Preparing the environment for DHIS 2 installation.
• Case Study: Implementing DHIS 2 in a rural health district.

Module 2: Installing DHIS 2 on Different Platforms

• Step-by-step guide to installing DHIS 2 on Windows, Linux, and cloud environments.
• Configuring databases and web servers for DHIS 2.
• Troubleshooting common installation issues.
• Case Study: Installing DHIS 2 in a multi-site health organization.

Module 3: Configuring and Customizing DHIS 2

• Setting up organizational units, data elements, and indicators.
• Customizing DHIS 2 dashboards and reports.
• Integrating DHIS 2 with other health information systems.
• Case Study: Customizing DHIS 2 for a national health program.

Module 4: Data Management and Reporting in DHIS 2

• Data entry, validation, and approval workflows in DHIS 2.
• Designing and generating reports using DHIS 2.
• Utilizing DHIS 2 analytics tools for data visualization.
• Case Study: Using DHIS 2 for monitoring and evaluation in a public health project.

Module 5: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Best Practices

• Routine maintenance tasks for DHIS 2.
• Identifying and resolving common DHIS 2 issues.
• Best practices for securing DHIS 2 and managing user roles.
• Case Study: Maintaining DHIS 2 in a large health organization.