Executive programme · 6 months · Hybrid

Executive Certificate in Sustainability and Climate Action in Healthcare

Setting the Standard for Sustainable Healthcare Leadership in Kenya

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Lead the future

Build climate-resilient, efficient and future-ready healthcare systems

Kenya’s first healthcare-specific sustainability programme is here. In just 6 months, gain the knowledge, tools, and leadership capability to build climate-resilient, cost-efficient, and future-ready healthcare systems — grounded in real hospital practice, not theory.

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The challenge

Healthcare is under unprecedented pressure

Healthcare systems today face unprecedented pressure — from climate change and rising operational costs to growing demand for resilient, efficient care delivery. Yet sustainability training within healthcare remains limited and often disconnected from real hospital realities.

That’s why we built this programme.

Practical learning with system-level impact

The Executive Certificate is a 6-month hybrid professional programme designed to equip healthcare and allied professionals with the knowledge, tools and leadership capability to integrate sustainability and climate resilience into healthcare systems. Developed and delivered by M.P. Shah Hospital College of Health Sciences, it is the first healthcare-specific sustainability programme in Kenya — grounded in real-world hospital practice and system-level impact.

Who should enrol

For everyone shaping how healthcare is delivered

No prior background in sustainability is required. The programme starts with foundational concepts and builds toward practical, real-world application.

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What you will gain

Turn learning into measurable action

Programme format

Designed for working healthcare professionals

Duration6 months (24 weeks)
DeliveryHybrid — in-person + online sessions
StructureModular learning + real-world capstone project
AssessmentContinuous assessment, assignments, case studies and capstone presentation
Curriculum

Nine modules. One complete leadership journey.

Move from the foundations of climate and sustainability to practical hospital operations, governance, resilience and a real-world capstone project.

Module
1

Introduction to Sustainability in Healthcare

Foundations of sustainability in healthcare; environmental, economic and social sustainability; global and Kenyan perspectives on sustainable healthcare delivery.

Duration: 1 week
Module
2

Climate Science, Planetary Health & Public Health

Climate science and global warming trends; planetary boundaries and health impacts; ecosystems, health equity and climate-sensitive diseases.

Duration: 1 week
Module
3

Healthcare’s Environmental Footprint & Sustainability

Climate change and healthcare systems; green hospital practices (energy, water, waste); sustainable procurement and supply chains; infection control; healthcare emissions and carbon accounting.

Duration: 2 weeks
Module
4

Sustainable Clinical & Operational Practices

Low-carbon clinical pathways; sustainable nutrition and hospital food systems; green pharmacy and ethical prescribing; telehealth, virtual care and green hospital design; circular economy approaches.

Duration: 2 weeks
Module
5

Policy, Leadership & Governance for Sustainability

Leadership roles in climate mitigation and adaptation; embedding sustainability into hospital strategy; environmental policies and governance models; financing and public-private collaboration.

Duration: 1 week
Module
6

Climate Resilience & Emergency Preparedness

Climate-related health emergencies; emergency preparedness planning; resilient health infrastructure; business continuity during extreme weather events.

Duration: 1 week
Module
7

Community Engagement, Communication & Ethics

Ethical responsibilities in climate action; climate-health literacy and patient communication; risk communication during crises; social sustainability, healthcare equity and stakeholder collaboration.

Duration: 2 weeks
Module
8

Research, Innovation, Technology & Data

Digital health and clean energy solutions; AI and data for sustainability planning; environmental monitoring and health data; innovation and research methodologies.

Duration: 2 weeks
Module
9

Capstone Project

Design and present a real-world sustainability initiative addressing a key challenge in your own healthcare context — ensuring your learning translates into practical, measurable impact.

Duration: 1 week
Certification

Graduate with a recognised certificate

Graduates receive a Certificate in Sustainability and Climate Action in Healthcare, issued by M.P. Shah Hospital College of Health Sciences and endorsed by M.P. Shah Hospital.

Programme fees

Choose the right package

Individual packageKShs. 100,000Per participant for the full 6-month programme.
Corporate packageKShs. 85,000Per person, minimum 3 participants.

Ideal for hospitals, NGOs and organisations sponsoring staff capacity building. Group registrations are encouraged and attract discounted rates.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know

A 6-month hybrid professional programme designed to equip healthcare and allied professionals with practical skills to integrate environmental sustainability, climate resilience and efficient operations within healthcare systems.

Doctors, nurses and allied health professionals; hospital administrators and managers; facility, procurement and operations teams; public health and environmental officers; NGO and community health workers; ICT and hospital support staff; and anyone involved in healthcare delivery or management.

6 months (24 weeks), delivered in a hybrid format combining in-person sessions and online learning for flexibility.

No. The programme is designed for healthcare professionals and starts with foundational concepts before progressing to practical applications.

You will learn how to reduce hospital environmental impact, improve operational efficiency and cost management, implement green hospital practices, lead sustainability initiatives, build climate-resilient healthcare systems, and apply your knowledge through a real-world capstone project.

Yes. Graduates receive a Certificate in Sustainability and Climate Action in Healthcare issued by M.P. Shah Hospital College of Health Sciences, endorsed by M.P. Shah Hospital.

Continuous tests, practical assignments, case studies and group projects, and a capstone sustainability project addressing a real healthcare challenge.

Yes. Group registrations are encouraged and attract discounted rates — ideal for hospitals, NGOs and corporate healthcare partners.

Yes. Graduates join an alumni network and continue to receive professional support, resources and engagement opportunities.

Apply online through the College application page, or contact the M.P. Shah College of Health Sciences using the details below.

This is where the journey begins

Capability. Leadership. System impact.

This programme is not about awareness alone. It is about capability, leadership and system impact. If you are committed to shaping the future of healthcare — this is where that journey begins.

M.P. Shah Hospital College of Health Sciences  ·  nursingschool@mpshahhospital.org  ·  020 4291 000 / 384