International Program in Public Health Leadership at Evans School of Public Policy & Governance ,University of Washington, Africa

Trainings

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August 4, 2025

Deadline:

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August 5, 2025: 12:00 am

Description

Mid-career public health professional from Africa, working in government, for a government initiative/partner, or government entity at the federal, regional, state, or provincial level in Africa
Responsible for development of health policies and/or 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 medicine
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.
Please be prepared to complete the following steps in the application to apply:
- Complete personal information, employment history and education history questions.
- Answer 3 short essay questions limited to 1500 characters each on the following topics (please 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 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