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, IPPHL 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.
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.
About University of Washington
University of Washington’s Department of Law opens in downtown Seattle. The school is housed in two rooms of a building known as “Old North,” located at Fourth and Union. John T. Condon is appointed dean and is the only full-time professor. The first class has at least 34 students including a student of African-American heritage, a Japanese student and three women.
Aim and Benefits of International Program in Public Health Leadership (IPPHL)
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.
Requirements for International Program in Public Health Leadership (IPPHL) Qualification
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
Strong English-language skills, and the ability to articulate the various policy or program implementation challenges that they deal with in public health
Interview date, Process and Venue for International Program in Public Health Leadership (IPPHL)
April 16 – May 20 (8 weeks): Policy Intensive Online, Distance Learning Format including two hours of live course sessions per week
June 12 – 29 (2.5 weeks): In-Person Class Sessions, Mentoring, and Professional Networking, In-residence at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, USA (all accommodation provided)
July 16 – September 2 (10 weeks): Post-Residency Enrichment Intersession, Distance Learning Format
September 3 – 6 (5 days): In-Person Class Sessions, Capstone Seminar, Location TBD
Application Deadline: October 16, 2024
