Training Curriculum, Skills, and Competencies for Global Health Leaders: Good Practices and Lessons Learned.
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2021-07-12
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Annals of Global Health
Abstract
Objectives: This paper aims to depict unique perspectives and to compare and contrast
three leadership programs for global health in order to enable other training institutions
to design impactful curricula.
Methods: We purposively selected three global health training programs. We used a
six-step curriculum development framework to systematically compare the curriculum
process across programs and to identify best practices and factors contributing to the
impact of each of these programs.
Findings: All three fellowship programs undertook an intentional and in-depth approach
to curriculum development. Each identified competencies related to leadership and
technical skills. Each defined goals, though the goals differed to align with the desired
impact of the program, ranging from improving the impact of HIV programming,
supporting stronger global health program implementation, and supporting the next
generation of global health leaders. All programs implemented the curriculum through an
onboarding phase, a delivery of core content in different formats, and a wrap-up or endline
phase. During implementation, each program also utilized networking and mentoring to
enhance connections and to support application of learning in work roles. Programs faced
overlapping challenges and opportunities including funding, strengthening partnerships,
and finding ways to engage and support alumni.
Conclusions: Local ownership of programs is critical, including tailoring curricula to the
needs of specific contexts. Strong partnerships and resources are needed to ensure
program sustainability and impact.
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Global Health Leaders, Training Curriculum, Skills
Citation
Schleiff, M.J., Mburugu, P.M., Cape, J., Mwenesi, R., Sirili, N., Tackett, S., Urassa, D.P., Hansoti, B. and Mashalla, Y., 2021. Training Curriculum, Skills, and Competencies for Global Health Leaders: Good Practices and Lessons Learned. Annals of Global Health, 87(1).