Region 6 Public Health Leadership Institute (R6-PHLI)

r6leadership@tulane.edu

The South Central Public Health Training Center offers a virtual leadership program designed for mid-career practitioners and emerging leaders in Public Health Region 6.

The R6-PHLI consists of synchronous sessions that last around 3 hours. Between sessions, participants are asked to complete homework that will take about 3 additional hours. See the what to expect section of the program website.

Topics:

• Emotional Intelligence (E.I.) /Self-Assessment
• Recognizing Your Leadership Style
• Health Disparities in Public Health
• Mentoring
• Public Health Ethics and Professionalism
• Communication: Essentials for Success: Approach and Value
• Organizations and Systems Thinking
• Leadership and Organization Evolution
• Crisis Leadership

Eligibility requirements:

• Mid-management professional (5 years of professional experience in public health or primary care)
• Supervisory and/or managerial experience
• Employment in public health, primary care, or community health practice in tribal, governmental or community agencies and organizations
• Residence/employment in Region 6 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas)
• Commitment to active participation in live sessions and assignments
• Commitment and ability to devote approximately 3 hours per week to R6-PHLI activities
• Support from applicant's employer (via letter of support) to participate 3 hours per week during work time for R6-PHLI activities

Applications from all areas of public health are encouraged, including:

• Local, county, and parish health departments
• State and tribal health departments
• Community healthcare clinics
• Public health organizations serving underserved populations
• Community health workers

There is no fee for selected applicants to attend the program.

A link to the online application is available on the program website.