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Capacity Building and Professional Development
At the Africa Centre for Health Leadership (ACHL), we believe that strong leadership and continuous professional development are the cornerstones of effective health systems. Our capacity building and short course programs are designed to empower health professionals, policymakers, and educators across Africa and beyond with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to drive sustainable change in health and development.
Each year, ACHL offers a diverse portfolio of training workshops, executive short courses, and professional fellowships that blend practical learning, evidence-based content, and global best practices. These programs are led by experienced faculty and experts from universities, development agencies, and international health organizations.
Thematic Areas and Short Courses
1. Health Leadership and Management
Empowering current and emerging leaders to strengthen governance, teamwork, and innovation in health systems.
Courses include:
Transformational and Compassionate Leadership in Health Systems
Women in Health Leadership and Decision-Making
Strategic Health Systems Management and Governance
Managing Change and Innovation in Health Institutions
Health Workforce Leadership and Retention Strategies
2. Health Policy, Planning, and Program Management
Building competencies for evidence-based planning and results-driven health programming.
Courses include:
Health Policy Analysis and Strategic Planning
Project Management for Health and Development Programs (PM4HDP)
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
Health Financing and Resource Mobilization
HIV/AIDS Program Leadership and Implementation Science
3. Clinical and Public Health Capacity Building
Enhancing the skills of frontline professionals to deliver high-quality, community-focused care.
Courses include:
Integrated Primary Health Care and Community Health Strategy
Emergency Preparedness and Humanitarian Health Response
Occupational and Environmental Health Safety
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in Health Facilities
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
4. Health Data, Research, and Innovation
Equipping participants with the tools to generate and use data for better decision-making.
Courses include:
Applied Research Methods for Health Professionals
Data Analytics and Visualization (Excel, SPSS, DHIS2, Power BI)
Scientific Writing and Grant Proposal Development
Operational Research and Implementation Science
Ethics in Health Research
5. Education, Workforce, and Technology in Health
Strengthening health education systems through modern pedagogy and digital transformation.
Courses include:
Curriculum Design and Evaluation in Health Education
E-Learning and Simulation for Health Training
Digital Health and Health Information Systems
Leadership in Nursing and Allied Health Education
Health Equipment Maintenance and Technology Management
Cross-Cutting Flagship Events
Annual Training Calendar
Our training programs run throughout the year in flexible formats — in-person, online, and hybrid — to accommodate participants from diverse regions and time zones. Upcoming programs and registration details are announced quarterly through our website and newsletters.
Certification and Partnerships
Participants receive ACHL Certificates of Participation or Professional Achievement but when collaborating with a regulatory agency or the University system may receive certificates of completion of credit hours or competency awards. Many programs are delivered in collaboration with universities, development agencies, and health professional councils to ensure global credibility and professional relevance.
Join Our Learning Community
Whether you are a health manager, educator, policymaker, or researcher, ACHL’s capacity-building programs will help you grow professionally, connect with global peers, and make a lasting impact in your community.
🌟 Join us in shaping the future of health leadership in Africa.
📞 Contact Us
Africa Centre for Health Leadership (ACHL)
📧 Email: info@achlead.org| 🌐 Website: www.achlead.org
📱 Phone: +234 (0) 972942222
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