Global Public Health Leadership Program

Inspire change. Drive global public health impact.
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What you will learn

  • Develop and strengthen your ability to navigate and understand emergent and pressing topics, contextual shifts, opportunities, and evolving risks impacting global public health and sustainability goals

  • Gain a robust perspective on leveraging data to form recommendations, garner stakeholder alignment, and adjust for risks in forming and implementing decisions ​

  • Lead and manage change across stakeholders and networks​​

  • Assess the goals and priorities of international organizations as they develop approaches to balance local, regional, and global objectives that impact individuals, communities, and environments

  • Understand and influence strategies on varying levels of policy and political context related to public health, including topics of regulatory capacity, content, and lags

John E McDonough, DrPH, MPA

John E McDonough, DrPH, MPA

Faculty Director
Today's evolving public health landscape, shaped by the pandemic, makes it crucial for public health leaders to leverage innovative approaches, data, and new technologies for developing effective global health strategies. The Global Public Health Leadership Program bridges the gap between medicine and health by focusing on broader systemic factors that affect patient outcomes. It empowers professionals with the skills and tools to tackle complex global public health challenges.
Today's evolving public health landscape, shaped by the pandemic, makes it crucial for public health leaders to leverage innovative approaches, data, and new technologies for developing effective global health strategies. The Global Public Health Leadership Program bridges the gap between medicine and health by focusing on broader systemic factors that affect patient outcomes. It empowers professionals with the skills and tools to tackle complex global public health challenges.

Program curriculum

The program’s expertly curated curriculum is divided into four critical pillars and provides a multidisciplinary approach to public health, combining online and live online sessions.

Networking event | 2 days | In person

The program concludes with a two-day in-person networking event on the Harvard Chan School campus in Boston, Massachusetts, during which you will have the opportunity to network with your peers from multiple cohorts, make lifelong connections, and benefit from the perspectives of world-renowned program faculty.

Capstone project

The capstone project presents an opportunity to identify a significant health challenge in your local community. You will develop and present a comprehensive solution informed by reflecting on your learning and the program insights. This hands-on experience empowers you to develop innovative solutions that bring positive changes to the population health and make a meaningful impact worldwide.

Who is this program for?

The Global Public Health Leadership Program is ideal for public health professionals and executives as well as for professionals in academia, research, and nonprofit organizations who aspire to lead ethical, secure, and accessible public health solutions. The program is particularly beneficial for:

  • Healthcare professionals and leaders who are looking to expand their expertise to make a significant impact on their patients, organizations, and communities, leading to better health outcomes and a transformative contribution to public health

  • Public health professionals seeking an interdisciplinary approach that helps them translate complex public health data and research into actionable policies that drive meaningful change within their communities and beyond

  • Researchers and professors who want to gain a perspective on the latest public health challenges and innovations and contribute to future public health initiatives and policies

Participants are required to have: 

  • Minimum seven years of work experience

  • Fluency in written and spoken English

Learning experience

Comprehensive curriculum
Comprehensive curriculum

Benefit from a powerful curriculum that combines innovative approaches and emerging trends in public health leadership with an application-based approach.

Expert faculty
Expert faculty

Gain insights from renowned Harvard Chan School faculty who bring their research and practical expertise into the program.

Live sessions
Live sessions

Experience live online sessions with faculty and the cohort success coach as well as periodic guest speaker sessions featuring industry leaders.*

Global peer group
Global peer group

Network with accomplished public health and healthcare professionals from around the world, and gain new approaches to public health leadership.

Frameworks and tools
Frameworks and tools

Explore effective frameworks and the latest cutting-edge technology and data tools to address public health challenges.

Self-paced learning
Self-paced learning

Learn at your own pace with a weekly commitment of three to five hours of sessions and activities.

Case studies
Case studies

Explore real-world case studies and examples from the public health sector to elevate your public health leadership skills.

Hands-on learning
Hands-on learning

Engage in try-it activities designed to help you hone your skills and apply the learning from the program for immediate on-the-job impact.

On-campus networking
On-campus networking

Meet high-achieving peers, industry experts, and faculty during the two-day in-person networking event on the Harvard Chan School campus in Boston, Massachusetts.

*Live sessions are subject to confirmation

Faculty director

John E McDonough
John E McDonough, DrPH, MPA

Faculty Director; Director of the Center for Executive and Continuing Education; Professor of Public Health Practice for the Department of Health Policy and Management at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

John E McDonough, DrPH, MPA, was the Joan H. Tisch Distinguished Fellow in Public Health at Hunter College in New York City in 2010. He has worked on the development and passa...

Other faculty

Rifat Atun
Rifat Atun​, MBBS, MBA, FRCP, FRCGP, FFPH

Professor of Global Health Systems​; Director of The Health System Innovation Lab; Faculty Affiliate in the Department of Health Policy and Management

Kari C Nadeau​, MD, PhD
Kari C Nadeau​, MD, PhD

John Rock Professor of Climate and Population Studies; Chair of the Department of Environmental Health

Heather Mattie, PhD, SM, MS
Heather Mattie, PhD, SM, MS

Lecturer on Biostatistics​; Co-director of the Master's Program in Health Data Science; Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Programs

Kasisomayajula Viswanath, PhD
Kasisomayajula Viswanath, PhD

Lee Kum Kee Professor of Health Communication​; Faculty Affiliate in the Department of Global Health and Population​; Co-director of the Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness

Certificate

Certificate

Upon completion of this program, you will receive a digital Certificate of Completion from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. 

Your digitally verified certificate will be issued in your legal name and emailed to you at no additional cost upon completion of the program, as per the stipulated requirements. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Note: This program does not grant academic credit or professional certifications from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

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Email: hph_gph@emeritus.org

Phone: +1 315 305 1339 (U.S.) / +44 8449 861389 (U.K.) / +65 3125 4535 (SG)

Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!

Flexible payment options available.

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