Deadline: October 16, 2023
Applications for the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance International Program in Public Health Leadership 2024 are now open. The International Program in Public Health Leadership is an eight-month program for emerging leaders working in or closely with African Ministries of Health. 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. Since 2017, IPPHL has trained 150 public health professionals across 29 African countries.
Funding
- The program is fully funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and partners with the Center for Creative Leadership.
Eligibility
- Open to 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 a degree related to public health or is a medical professional;
- A citizen and resident of a country in Africa;
- Strong English-language skills, and the ability to articulate the various policy or program implementation challenges that they deal with in public health.
Application
- Complete the online application form
- 3 short-answer questions limited to 1500 characters each on the following topics (refer to application for full questions and expectations):
- How you have used leadership and management skills to affect change in the past (or in your current role), and what personal characteristics help you effectively work through leadership challenges and influence change
- A critical challenge that you face in your position or in your health program that you would like to address as your policy problem throughout IPPHL
- How the leadership, policy analysis, and skills of influence learned during this program will further your career aspirations
- Upload your resume or CV in PDF form.
- Upload a Statement of Release from your supervisor in PDF form. This statement should come from an individual or department with the authority to release you for time spent during the in-person and virtual portions of the program, some of which may occur during work hours.
- Upload a Letter of Recommendation from your employer or supervisor PDF form. Your Letter of Recommendation should include:
- Several ways that a leadership and policy program like IPPHL would support your professional development
- One strength or specific talent you would add to the program
- Two ways your participation in IPPHL would benefit your larger team and organization
- A statement of willingness from your organization to participate in elements of the program that require their input such as surveys
- 3 short-answer questions limited to 1500 characters each on the following topics (refer to application for full questions and expectations):
For more information, visit IPPHL.
