HeSMA Strategic Plan 2024-2027

1. Strategic Partnerships and Regional Integration:
   • Strengthen partnerships with the Ministries of Health across East African countries to align health management strategies with national health agendas.
   • Collaborate with regional bodies like the East African Community (EAC) to advocate for harmonized health system policies and practices.
2. Financial Sustainability:
   • Develop a financial sustainability plan that includes a mix of membership dues, donor funding, and income-generating activities such as accredited training programs and consulting services.
3. Capacity Building and Professional Development:
   • Launch regional training initiatives to standardize health management competencies across East Africa.
   • Establish a HeSMA certification program recognized across the region to ensure a consistent level of expertise in health systems management.
4. Research and Innovation:
   • Conduct collaborative research on health systems management challenges and solutions specific to the East African context.
   • Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging members to develop and share new approaches to health system management.
5. Advocacy for Health Policy Reform:
   • Engage in policy dialogue with regional health authorities to influence the development and implementation of health policies that promote strong leadership and governance.
6. Quality Assurance and Accreditation:
   • Implement a regional accreditation system for health management programs to ensure quality and relevance to the East African healthcare context.
7. Membership Engagement and Value Addition:
   • Enhance member engagement by offering value-added services such as networking opportunities, job boards, and access to exclusive research materials.
   • Organize annual regional conferences and forums for members to exchange ideas and best practices.
8. Monitoring and Evaluation:
   • Establish robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact of HeSMA’s activities and programs on health system strengthening in East Africa.
9. Public Relations and Communication:
   • Develop a comprehensive communication strategy to raise awareness of HeSMA’s mission and activities within the region.
   • Utilize digital platforms to reach a wider audience and facilitate knowledge sharing among members.
10. Ethics and Governance:
    • Uphold high ethical standards and governance practices within HeSMA and across its membership to build trust and credibility.

By focusing on these strategies, HeSMA  ensures the sustainability of its efforts to professionalize health system leadership and management, thereby making a lasting impact on the healthcare sector in East Africa