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Available courses

Strategic Planning and Management for Health Systems Strengthening
CPD

This four-day training equips health professionals, managers, and planners with practical knowledge and tools to design, implement, and manage strategic planning processes in healthcare.

Core topics include strategic planning principles, models and frameworks, environmental scanning (SWOT, PESTEL), trend analysis, institutional readiness, and the development of vision, mission, goals, and strategies. The course emphasizes equity, sustainability, and digital health integration.

Training methods: combine interactive lectures, group discussions, case studies, and simulations with practical toolkits.

Assessment:  includes case analysis, plan development, and a post-test. Participants earning 75% or above receive certification and 15 CEUs. Participants will automatically receive their certificates upon completion of the training.


Remark: This is a Paid training course!

Payment Instructions and Procedures:

1.    Payment of Training Fee: Make the payment using the following account details:

·        Company Name:  MERQ CONSULTANCY PLC

·        Bank name: Dashen Bank - Ras Desta Branch

·        Acc -Number: 0178781455021     

2. Payment Confirmation: After completing the payment, participants should send a clear scanned copy or screenshot of the payment Via Email: training@merqconsultancy.org

After Your payment is Confirmed you will be able to access the training materials as well as detailed contents of the training course you have enrolled into!

Fee Structure:

  • Individual: 200 ETB per CEU
  • Group (up to 20 participants): 175 ETB per CEU
  • Organization (20+ participants): 150 ETB per CEU
    (Example: 15 CEU course = 3,000 ETB for an individual) + (15%) VAT = 3,450.00 ETB

Special Training Packages:

  • Register for two courses, get the third free.
  • Packages available for individuals, groups, and organizations.
  • Customized packages can be arranged for organizations with specific needs.

Payment Procedures:

  1. Register on the MERQ Academy Platform.
  2. Receive official payment instructions from the Training Coordinator.
  3. Submit proof of payment via email or Telegram group.
  4. Upon confirmation, participants gain access to training materials, schedules, and CEU certificates.

Additional Notes:

  • Payments are non-refundable but transferable with prior notice.
  • MERQ may adjust fees based on course duration, content updates, or accreditation requirements.
  • Early registration is recommended due to limited seats.



If you have any questions or need any additional information for support please contact training@merqconsultancy.org / wondimu.t@merqconsultancy.org

                     Thank You for Choosing MERQ Training Institute!



A Practical Guide to the Essentials of Implementation Research in Health Sciences
CPD

The “A Practical Guide to the Essentials of Implementation Research in Health Sciences” is a CPD-accredited four-day intensive training designed to equip health professionals, researchers, and program implementers with practical skills to bridge the gap between evidence and practice.

The course introduces core concepts, principles, and frameworks of implementation science, guiding participants to identify real-world health system challenges, formulate context-specific research questions, and select appropriate study designs and methods. It also demonstrates the practical application of widely used tools such as CFIR, RE-AIM, and TDF.

Training methods: The course will be delivered through face-to-face and blended modalities, including interactive lectures, group discussions, case studies, role plays, think-pair-share exercises, reflection, and hands-on activities, supported by participant manuals, facilitator guides, and readings.

Evaluation includes formative assessments and summative measures (proposal drafting 30%, final exam 70%). Certification requires 90% attendance, completion of assignments, and a minimum score of 75%, awarding 15 CEUs. Participants will automatically receive their certificates upon completion of the training.


Remark: This is a Paid training course!

Payment Instructions and Procedures:

1.    Payment of Training Fee: Make the payment using the following account details:

·        Company Name:  MERQ CONSULTANCY PLC

·        Bank name: Dashen Bank - Ras Desta Branch

·        Acc -Number: 0178781455021     

2. Payment Confirmation: After completing the payment, participants should send a clear scanned copy or screenshot of the payment Via Email: training@merqconsultancy.org

After Your payment is Confirmed you will be able to access the training materials as well as detailed contents of the training course you have enrolled into!

Fee Structure:

  • Individual: 200 ETB per CEU
  • Group (up to 20 participants): 175 ETB per CEU
  • Organization (20+ participants): 150 ETB per CEU
    (Example: 15 CEU course = 3,000 ETB for an individual) + (15%) VAT = 3,450.00 ETB

Special Training Packages:

  • Register for two courses, get the third free.
  • Packages available for individuals, groups, and organizations.
  • Customized packages can be arranged for organizations with specific needs.

Payment Procedures:

  1. Register on the MERQ Academy Platform.
  2. Receive official payment instructions from the Training Coordinator.
  3. Submit proof of payment via email or Telegram group.
  4. Upon confirmation, participants gain access to training materials, schedules, and CEU certificates.

Additional Notes:

  • Payments are non-refundable but transferable with prior notice.
  • MERQ may adjust fees based on course duration, content updates, or accreditation requirements.
  • Early registration is recommended due to limited seats.



If you have any questions or need any additional information for support please contact training@merqconsultancy.org / wondimu.t@merqconsultancy.org

                     Thank You for Choosing MERQ Training Institute!

Fundamentals of Qualitative Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals and Researchers
CPD

The “Fundamentals of Qualitative Research for Health Care Professionals and Researchers” is a CPD-accredited four-day practical course designed to enhance the skills of health professionals and researchers in conducting qualitative studies that strengthen health systems and service delivery.

The course covers philosophical foundations, major research designs (phenomenology, ethnography, grounded theory, case study, sampling strategies, data collection (interviews, focus groups, observations), data analysis, and reporting. Ethical considerations, including informed consent, participant protection, and Ethiopian ethical clearance, are emphasized.

Training methods: Training will be delivered through face to face and blended modalities by using interactive lectures, group discussions, think-pair-share exercises, case studies, reflection, and hands-on activities, supported by manuals, facilitator guides, and readings.

Evaluation includes formative assessments and summative measures (reflective report 30%, final exam 70%). Certification requires 90% attendance, completion of assignments, and a minimum score of 70%, awarding 15 CEUs. Certificates will be automatically awarded to the participants upon their completion of the training.

Remark: This is a Paid training course!

Payment Instructions and Procedures:

1.    Payment of Training Fee: Make the payment using the following account details:

·        Company Name:  MERQ CONSULTANCY PLC

·        Bank name: Dashen Bank - Ras Desta Branch

·        Acc -Number: 0178781455021     

2. Payment Confirmation: After completing the payment, participants should send a clear scanned copy or screenshot of the payment Via Email: training@merqconsultancy.org

After Your payment is Confirmed you will be able to access the training materials as well as detailed contents of the training course you have enrolled into!

Fee Structure:

  • Individual: 200 ETB per CEU
  • Group (up to 20 participants): 175 ETB per CEU
  • Organization (20+ participants): 150 ETB per CEU
    (Example: 15 CEU course = 3,000 ETB for an individual) + (15%) VAT = 3,450.00 ETB

Special Training Packages:

  • Register for two courses, get the third free.
  • Packages available for individuals, groups, and organizations.
  • Customized packages can be arranged for organizations with specific needs.

Payment Procedures:

  1. Register on the MERQ Academy Platform.
  2. Receive official payment instructions from the Training Coordinator.
  3. Submit proof of payment via email or Telegram group.
  4. Upon confirmation, participants gain access to training materials, schedules, and CEU certificates.

Additional Notes:

  • Payments are non-refundable but transferable with prior notice.
  • MERQ may adjust fees based on course duration, content updates, or accreditation requirements.
  • Early registration is recommended due to limited seats.



If you have any questions or need any additional information for support please contact training@merqconsultancy.org / wondimu.t@merqconsultancy.org

                     Thank You for Choosing MERQ Training Institute!

Fundamentals of Equity in Health Course
Online Courses

Fundamentals of Equity in Health


Equity and equality are often used interchangeably; however, these concepts differ significantly. While equality implies giving everyone the same things, equity calls on individuals receiving the resources needed to achieve their best health. In order for health interventions to be effective and to avoid duplication of resources, there is a need for healthcare and public health practitioners and researchers to understand the concept of equity. This would pave the way for contextualized interventions that consider the complex web of factors influencing the health of a community. Consequently, foundational knowledge in equity is needed to guide implementation and evaluation of equity-based interventions within communities that have otherwise been disadvantaged and marginalized.



Introductory note from the CEO

Hello all and welcome to the training and capacity building portal of the MERQ!

MERQ is a scientific inquiries and capacity building organization in Africa, which aspires to enhance the practice of knowledge driven decision making and program implementation in the continent where we have been operational for 10 years now. Through a rigorous iterative and review process we have fine-tuned some topics and we believe we are now able to start sharing the knowledge. The best way we have identified to build capacity is training using digital platforms.

All our trainings are driven by passion, competence, and contemporary knowledge. This training entitled “fundamentals of equity in health” is an online course brought to you by MERQ Consultancy. It is informed by the lessons we drew from evaluation we did to assess the effectiveness of programs targeting equity. The main lesson we learnt was the fact that there are gaps in the conceptualization and practice of equity.

This course therefore presents opportunities for public and global health practitioners like yourselves to develop knowledge, skills, and competencies to evaluate and implement equity-centered programs and interventions.

 This course is presented in 5 sessions and at the end of the course, you will be able to:

●      Understand health equity and social determinants of health

●      Use data and literature to analyze health disparities 

●      Recognize programs, interventions, and policies that address inequities

●      Describe frameworks to evaluate equity

●      Take equity into consideration when designing health programs and interventions

The courses will be presented by people who have hands on experience and knowledge on the concept of equity and its application on health.

We hope this course expands your knowledge on health equity concepts and improves your skill to address complex health challenges in the communities you work with.

Thank you for choosing to learn and grow with MERQ!

Alula M. Teklu, MD, MPH
CEO, MERQ Consultancy