Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of leadership theories and styles and how they impact on public health initiatives.

Knowledge & Understanding

Application


Critically evaluate the role of the public health practitioner in leading and influencing health policy.

Analysis


Critically analyse and reflect upon the role of the public health practitioner as an advocate for change.

Analysis

Reflection


Critically reflect on personal leadership style and potential impacts upon practice.

Reflection

Assessment 1 (Learning Outcome 4)

Professional Discussion - Using a recognised tool, critically reflect on your personal leadership style, exploring strengths and weaknesses alongside strategies to enhance or mitigate these in your role as a public health practitioner.



Assessment 2 (Learning Outcomes 1 – 3)

Learners will be provided with a scenario in which they are required to advocate for a change within their organisation's policy, influencing key leaders within the organisation. They will need to write a proposed approach to this, critically evaluating the role of the public health practitioner and propose evidence-based strategies to approach this issue.

Role and qualities of effective public health leaders

Leadership styles and their application in public health contexts

Developing and implementing strategic plans in public health organizations

Aligning organizational goals with public health priorities

Processes and stages of policy development in public health

Analyzing policy impact and effectiveness

Techniques for policy analysis and formulation

Techniques for negotiation and conflict resolution

Promoting health equity through policy and advocacy

Strategies for advocacy and influencing health policy

Addressing social determinants of health disparities

Ethical considerations in policy development and implementation

Ensuring transparency and accountability in public health governance

Leadership strategies during public health emergencies and crises

Managing organizational change in public health settings

This module explores the role and qualities of effective public health leaders, leadership styles, and strategic planning in public health organizations. Learn to align organizational goals with public health priorities, understand policy development processes, and analyse policy impact. Gain skills in policy formulation, negotiation, and conflict resolution. Emphasize promoting health equity, advocacy strategies, and addressing social determinants of health. Explore ethical considerations, transparency, and accountability in governance. Study leadership during emergencies and managing organizational change in public health settings.

Key concepts will be delivered through lead lectures delivered through the university’s Virtual Learning Environment. This will then be followed by online synchronous discussion groups/seminars allowing learners to explore key issues and discuss the application to their particular working contexts.

Mullins, L. (2016) Management and Organisational Behaviour. London; Pearson


Gopee, N. (2017). Leadership and Management in Healthcare. SAGE


Koppell, C. (2022) Untapped Power: Leveraging Diversity and Inclusion for Conflict and Development. SAGE

Sweeney, C. and Bothwick, F. (2016) Inclusive Leadership: The Definitive Guide to Developing and Executing an Impactful Diversity and Inclusion Strategy: Locally and Globally. Financial Times-Prentice Hall.

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Online learning resources and guides

Library and academic resources

Recorded supplementary material