Table 1 High-level field epidemiology training program impact evaluation framework, 2023

Trainees

Outputs during the training program

Trainees participate in competency-based Field Epidemiology Training Program and apply skills and knowledge

Short term outcomes achieved by trainees during training

Trainees are competent and committed to applying their skills and knowledge in their workplace

Graduates

Individual outputs following graduation

Graduates develop and apply skills to strengthen disease surveillance, investigate outbreaks, conduct operational research and share findings through papers, reports and presentations

Short- and medium-term outcomes by individual graduates

Skilled graduates strengthen public health activities in their workplace and contribute to a community of practice through alumni networks

Public Health System

Outputs affecting the wider public health system

Graduates embedded across all levels of the public health system, conducting projects and activities that strengthen public health systems. Graduates become junior FETP faculty

Short- and medium-term outcomes affecting the wider public health system

Experienced Field Epidemiology workforce contributes to strengthening the public health system through routine application of knowledge and skills. FETP graduates support FETP as trainers and mentors

Longer-term effects of the program on the wider public health system

Strong public health systems across country. Strong and Sustainable FETP is established

Community

Outputs that affect the community

Community based public health activities and outreach programs conducted

Short- and medium-term outcomes affecting the community

Improved access to higher quality public health services addressing priority community needs; community engaged in public health decision making

Longer-term effects of the program on the community

Improved public health realized through reduced morbidity and mortality from communicable and non-communicable diseases