Applications for the 2025 International Program in Public Health Leadership (IPPHL) Cohort are Now Open!
Apply by 29 September 2024
About the Program
The International Program in Public Health Leadership (IPPHL) 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 over 150 public health professionals across 35 African countries. The program is fully funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and partners with the Center for Creative Leadership.
Candidate Profile
- 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
2025 Program Participation Requirements
Participation & Commitment
If accepted, you will be required to attend all live virtual and in-person components of the program including completing prep work for the session. See estimated time(s) below:
- Orientation – virtual live sessions (February 25, 26, 27: 4 – 5:30 pm GMT): Introduction to the IPPHL program and your cohort, the policy project, executive leadership coaches, and the global IPPHL Network.
- Independent Policy Prep – self-paced online preparation for sessions and policy project (March 3 – 28)
- Policy Intensive – virtual live sessions (April 8 – May 22, every Tuesday and Thursday: 4 pm—5:30 pm GMT): An average of 5-7 hours per week on programmatic assignments, such as reading case studies and articles, completing self-assessments, meeting with their executive coach and faculty advisor, and participating in the live online sessions
- Leadership Immersion – in person in Seattle, WA, USA (June 11 – June 28): 2.5 weeks of experiential learning, workshopping, networking, and individual leadership development. Full attendance is required.
- Launch & Learn – independent policy project work; virtual touchpoints (July 22-August 19: Select Tues; 4pm-5:30pm GMT): Fellows begin applying the leadership, implementation, and policy frameworks in their places of work. The cohort convenes for four 90-minute sessions to check-in on progress with colleagues. Fellows finalize their written policy projects during these six weeks.
- Capstone Seminar – TBD, West Africa (September 1 – 6): The cohort convenes in-person for the final after-action to assess progress and strategize how to move projects, agendas, and teams forward. Full attendance across all days is required.
Throughout your time in the program, you will complete a policy project that focusses on an implementation or policy challenge you are facing in your work. You will be paired with a faculty advisor who will support you in the development of your project and you will be asked to meet with your advisor for regular feedback.
You will also be asked to complete a “360-evaluation” and other leadership style assessments, which will inform your understanding of your leadership strengths and growth areas. The 360-evaluation will involve soliciting feedback from your boss, peers, direct reports, and others.
Language Requirements
The program is currently conducted almost exclusively in English, with some light language support including offering executive coaching in multiple languages and translation of select program materials. While we are working on greater language accessibility, for now, we require that all incoming fellows have a command of English that will allow them to fully participate in the program. This includes engaging in discussions, following fast-paced and complex session content, completing written and reading assignments, and participating in advising sessions. Throughout the program, the IPPHL team is available to support fellows in their program journey as best as possible, and we welcome feedback on how to make the program easier to navigate.
US Visa & Travel
IPPHL Fellows are asked to travel to Seattle, WA, USA for the in-person Leadership Immersion portion of the program. This requires a US Visa. Once fellows are accepted into the program, the University of Washington and IPPHL provides them with supporting documentation for the US J-1 Visa application, as well as detailed instructions and tips for the application process.
Under extenuating circumstances (i.e. challenges securing a US visa or health-related issues) individual fellows who are unable to travel to the in-person portions of the program, may be eligible to participate virtually.
Technology Requirements
If admitted, participants must have access to a reliable device such as a desktop computer or laptop. Live course sessions, which are roughly three hours per week during the Policy Intensive, require stable internet, a webcam, speakers, and microphone. We understand the quality and availability of internet is not always certain and that this may affect participation in some sessions.
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