Public Health Leadership

This course focuses on the development of leadership skills and strategies essential for advancing public health initiatives and managing public health organizations. The course covers topics such as leadership theories, strategic planning, team management, crisis management, health communication, and systems thinking in public health. Students will explore how effective leadership can drive positive health outcomes, foster collaboration among stakeholders, and respond to public health challenges. The course emphasizes the role of visionary and ethical leadership in navigating complex public health systems and promoting health equity.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understanding Leadership Theories and Styles in Public Health: Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of leadership theories and styles, including transformational, transactional, and servant leadership, and how they apply to public health practice and management.
• Developing Strategic Planning and Decision-Making Skills: Learn how to apply strategic planning processes to public health initiatives, including setting goals, allocating resources, and making data-driven decisions to achieve organizational and community health objectives.
• Managing Teams and Collaborating with Stakeholders: Gain proficiency in managing diverse teams and fostering collaboration among public health professionals, government agencies, community organizations, and other stakeholders to address public health challenges.
• Responding to Public Health Crises and Communicating Effectively: Develop skills in crisis management and health communication, learning how to lead during public health emergencies and communicate effectively with the public, policymakers, and health professionals.

These outcomes aim to equip students with the leadership and management skills needed to excel in public health roles. The course prepares students for leadership positions in public health organizations, government agencies, and non-profits, focusing on driving health initiatives, managing public health programs, and fostering collaboration to improve health outcomes.