The University of Washington is inviting applications for the 2024 International Public Health Leadership Program.
The International Program in Public Health Leadership (IPPHL) expands the policy and leadership acumen of public health leaders throughout Africa to collectively transform health systems.
A flagship program of the Evans School at the University of Washington, IPPHL expands the policy and leadership acumen of leaders to develop and implement lasting public policy solutions and transform health systems.
The curriculum emphasizes the foundations of policy analysis, evidence and evaluation, implementation, and personal leadership development.
The program is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and hosted by the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Policy & Governance in collaboration with the Center for Creative Leadership.
The programmed focuses on individual coaching and mentoring, peer sharing and learning, and the development of a community of practice to give participants access to a wider network that can help them design solutions to the unique policy and program implementation challenges they face.
Deadline: October 16, 2024
Eligible Countries: African Countries
Reward: Full Sponsorship, Accommodation, Airfare
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the 2024 International Public Health Leadership Program, you must be:
- Mid-career public health professional from Africa, working in government, for a government initiative/partner, or entity at the federal, regional, state, or provincial level
- Responsible for managing public health program(s) with supervisory responsibilities, either individual staff or a team; Accountable for the performance of public health programs and/or for managing front-line health workers
- Holds either an advanced degree related to public health, development, policy, or a medical professional
- A citizen and resident of a country in Africa
- Possess strong English-language skills, and the ability to articulate the various policy or program implementation challenges that they deal with in public health
Benefits of the Public Health Leadership Program
- The International Public Health Leadership Program (IPPHL) makes every effort to cover direct costs associated with the program, including lodging and airfare for the two-week Seattle Residency and Capstone Seminar
- However the participant is responsible for covering certain costs, such as visa fees and internet, and will receive financial support for these expenses either during or after the completion of the program.
Required Documents
- Complete the online application form
How to Apply
To apply for the 2024 International Public Health Leadership Program, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click on the button below to visit the program’s webpage
- Fill out the application form and submit all required attachments
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