Graduates of Leadership Program Help Shape the Future of Health Workforce Development in Namibia

IntraHealth leaders and participants in the UTAP Leadership Development Program celebrated in Windhoek, Namibia, last month. Back row, from left to right: Pamela McQuide, Pearl Kalimugogo, Ria Bock, Elize Booys, Elsie Hlahla, Rosaline Hendricks, Leilanie Chamberlain, Maureen Corbett, and Trilaine Massey. Front row: Cherizaan Willemse, Maritza Titus, Oretu Kavari, and Valery Mwashekele. Photo by Cherizaan Willemse for IntraHealth International.November 07, 2017Fourteen new leaders graduated last month fromIntraHealth International ’s 2017 leadership development program in Namibia. They include nurses, physicians, information technologists, technical advisors, finance managers, and communications professionals from IntraHealth ’sUSAID HIV Clinical Services Technical Assistance Project.The field of health workforce development needs strong leaders who can make tough decisions, navigate complex relationships, and communicate well with anyone. That ’s why IntraHealth is investing in a new generation of leaders in countries with the greatest shortage of health workers and the greatest need for a strong health workforce—including Namibia.The leadership development program ’s blended-learning framework enabled participants to learn on the job, increasing their leadership perspectives, knowledge, and skills.  The year-long program, led by senior program manager Nick Ford, was facilitated virtually and has five integrated, key learning components:self-assessments and reflec...
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