Overview:
This comprehensive course equips current and aspiring healthcare leaders with the tools, insights, and strategies needed to drive transformation and innovation in complex health systems. Participants will learn leadership theories, strategic planning methodologies, change management techniques, and how to align organizational goals with national and global health priorities. Through simulations, case studies, and group exercises, the course empowers health leaders to deliver results and build resilient institutions.
Duration:
10 Days
Target Audience:
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Hospital and Clinic Managers
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Senior Health Administrators
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Program Directors and Coordinators
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Ministry of Health Officials
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Donor and NGO Executives
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Strategic Planners in Healthcare
Personal Impact:
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Develop advanced leadership and strategic planning capabilities
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Learn to lead diverse teams and manage complex challenges
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Gain confidence in steering institutional change and growth
Organizational Impact:
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Enhanced leadership capacity within health institutions
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Strengthened organizational direction and planning processes
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Improved alignment between strategy, people, and performance
Course Outline
Course Objectives:
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Explore different leadership models and apply them to healthcare settings
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Develop and implement strategic plans tailored to organizational needs
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Manage organizational change effectively
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Align team performance with strategic objectives
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Foster innovation and resilience in health systems
Course Modules
Modules
Module 1: Foundations of Healthcare Leadership
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Leadership vs. management in healthcare
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Core competencies for healthcare leaders
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Emotional intelligence and adaptive leadership
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Case Study: Leadership challenges in health service delivery
Module 2: Leadership Styles and Team Dynamics
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Transformational, transactional, and servant leadership
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Building and leading high-performing teams
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Conflict resolution and communication
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Group Exercise: Leadership styles self-assessment and reflection
Module 3: Strategic Thinking in Healthcare
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Visioning and long-term planning
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Environmental scanning and SWOT analysis
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Identifying strategic issues and opportunities
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Workshop: Draft a strategic vision statement
Module 4: Strategy Formulation and Design
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Strategic models (Balanced Scorecard, Logic Models, etc.)
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Setting strategic goals, objectives, and KPIs
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Risk assessment and contingency planning
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Practical: Build a strategic plan framework
Module 5: Strategy Implementation in Health Settings
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Translating strategy into action
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Resource mobilization and prioritization
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Communication of strategic direction
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Simulation: Implementing a new hospital-wide strategy
Module 6: Change Management in Healthcare Organizations
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Understanding organizational change
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Leading and managing resistance
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The role of culture in change
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Case Study: Managing a structural reform in a public hospital
Module 7: Governance and Accountability in Leadership
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Leadership ethics and governance principles
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Transparency and decision-making processes
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Building accountability frameworks
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Discussion: Leadership dilemmas and ethical responses
Module 8: Monitoring and Evaluation of Strategic Plans
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Tools for tracking progress and learning
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Outcome measurement and adaptive strategy
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Reporting and performance improvement
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Exercise: Design an M&E plan for your strategy
Module 9: Innovation and Resilience in Leadership
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Fostering a culture of innovation
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Systems thinking and resilience building
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Digital transformation in leadership
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Group Task: Develop an innovation plan for your organization
Module 10: Leadership Action Plan and Personal Development
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Reflection on leadership journey
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Developing a personal leadership development plan
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Aligning personal values with professional leadership
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Capstone Presentation: Leadership and strategy pitch
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Course Administration Details
Methodology
These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation and Airport Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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