Leadership in Global Health

Join our certificate programme designed to cultivate the leadership knowledge you need to lead change and make a lasting impact in global health systems.

Language: English 
 Duration: 2 Months
 Type: Certificate
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Course Fees: USD 400

Batch:

July’25 - Sep’25

Program duration:

2 Months

Course fees:

USD 400 (exclusive of taxes and bank charges)

Who is this certification for?

The Leadership in Global Health course is designed for supply chain and public health professionals who are either in leadership roles or preparing to take on such roles in the near future. The program is particularly relevant for individuals working in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where effective leadership can directly improve health outcomes and system performance. By joining this course, participants will build essential leadership competencies to lead teams, manage change, and communicate effectively in complex healthcare settings.

Health Supply Chain Professionals

Applicants currently managing or supporting public health supply chains in NGOs, ministries, or global health organizations.

Healthcare Managers & Team Leads

Applicants with graduate/post-graduate qualifications working in healthcare management, operations, or supervision roles, especially within LMICs.

Emerging Public Health Leaders

Candidates with relevant work experience in global or national health programs who are stepping into leadership roles and want to develop their personal leadership style.

Benefits of the certification

Empowered Career Progression

This course is designed to equip you with the leadership skills needed to grow into or thrive within senior roles in health supply chains and public health. You’ll gain confidence in leading teams, driving initiatives, and making strategic decisions in complex health systems, especially in LMICs settings.

Personalized Leadership Development

Through self-reflection and guided learning, the course strengthens your ability to lead authentically. You’ll develop emotional intelligence, communication skills, and team management techniques that are essential for effective and ethical leadership in healthcare.

Change Leadership for Impact

You’ll learn to drive and sustain change in dynamic public health environments. The course prepares you to advocate for improvements, lead transitions in systems, and inspire teams—all while adapting to real-world challenges in resource-constrained settings.

What is included in the course?

The Leadership in Global Health course offers a focused and practical learning experience designed to build the leadership competencies required to navigate complex health supply chain environments, particularly in LMICs.

  • Understanding Leadership
  • Understanding Self
  • Team Leadership
  • Change Management
  • Making Change Stick
  • Communication and Advocacy Strategies

Faculty & Advisors

Florence D. Guillaume


Prof. Andy Barraclough

Director - Education and Capacity Building,
Empower School of Health

Florence D. Guillaume


Mr. Nicolas Tavagnutti

Global Procurement & Supply Chain Management (PSM) Expert

What you'll get

  • Certificate of completion in Leadership in Global Health for successful candidates
  • Access to self-paced video lectures, learning materials, and real-world case studies
  • E-tutoring and guided reflections for leadership skill development
  • End-of-course assessment and evaluation included in the fee
  • Practical tools and frameworks for leading teams and managing change
  • Digital certificate with QR verification (optional physical copy available)

Why Empower School of Health?

Empower School of Health (ESH) is a leading global digital learning and capacity building organization and has worked across 100+ countries in multiple languages to strengthen the institutional and HR capacity of global health & humanitarian programs through design and development of e-learning content; design, development, deployment, hosting, and maintenance of learning management systems; conduct training and capacity building exercise; develop learning technologies and innovation; and perform impact assessment/ measurement activities, etc.

FACULTY

World class education with our highly experienced, multilingual international faculty and advisors

CURRICULUM

Our course work is highly interactive, innovative, and virtually or almost rigorous in both theory and practice

REAL-WORLD APPLICATION

Course assignments help you apply what you've learned in real-time for immediate impact.

GLOBAL COHORT

Collaborate and connect with a diverse group of global peers for continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

World class learning experience

Impactful approach

Effective adult-based blended learning approach.
Use of case-studies, peer-to-peer learning, self-assessment, webinars, micro-learning.

Flexible learning

Learn at your own pace with high-quality, recorded faculty videos.
Advance your career without disrupting your busy schedule.

Globally renowned faculty

Learn from faculty who have worked with UN agencies, global donors & advised Ministries of Health.
Access to key Empower advisers and faculty members

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Testimonials

“ I thank you for this course and for giving me the opportunity to improve my knowledge of the supply chain. It has been an honor to be a part of the Empower School of Health. ”

Florence D. Guillaume

Country Director, USAID GHSC-PSM, Haiti

“I am privileged to be with the team that has graduated and I appreciate the way the course was designed. We really enjoyed the course and enjoyed doing the practice work, and I am also grateful to my organization Chemonics — we will use this knowledge to improve the supply chain management in our area. Thank you."

Juvenal Majoro

Senior Advisor for Health Systems, GHSC-PSM,Rwanda

I would like to start by thanking Empower for their support throughout my journey and for their constant encouragement. I am very grateful to my organization Chemonics for this opportunity for me and my colleagues.

Ruth Kuria

Office Manager, USAID GHSC-PSM, Chemonics International lnc, Kenya

“ The students have gained valuable knowledge and the overall experience has been excellent, with a high degree of engagement. ”

Franck Biayi

Director-Program of Essential Medicines, MOH, Democratic Republic of Congo

“ The supply chain course is a new frontier in my career. This course was incredible in terms of content and design. The final case study was a new experience for me. Thank you Empower team for your kind support. ”

Md. Farhan Shahriar

Partnerships Manager, Chemonics International lnc, Bangladesh

“ I am thankful to Empower for giving me an opportunity to participate in the course and I feel very lucky to be taught by experienced trainers. ”

Viengsavanh Phanmanivong

GFATM PR office, Ministry of Health, Laos

“ This course has made me gain a deeper understanding of the real issues that affect the procurement and supply chain. This is a must-do course for someone who wants to pursue a career in PSCM! ”

David Munemo

Ministry of Health & Child Care, Zimbabwe

“ The necessary skills acquired at Empower School of Health will go a long way in helping my department and the country as a whole. ”

Lakuna Moide

Clinton Health Access Initiative, Papua New

FAQs

This is a 2-month online certificate program. The course is fully self-paced, allowing you to learn at your convenience alongside your professional responsibilities.

The course is ideal for professionals in public health supply chains or healthcare leadership roles. A graduate/postgraduate qualification or relevant work experience is recommended. English proficiency and access to a computer with internet are required.

The course includes 6 chapters focused on leadership principles, self-awareness, team management, change leadership, and communication strategies tailored to public health and supply chain environments.

You will have access to pre-recorded content, discussion forums, and email-based tutor support. The course is designed to help you reflect, apply, and grow throughout the program.

The course fee is USD 400, exclusive of taxes and bank charges. Early bird and group discounts are available. Please reach out to us for more information.

The fee includes all course materials, pre-recorded lectures, assessments, tutor support, and a digital certificate with QR verification upon successful completion.

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Accelerate your leadership journey with

Leadership-focused certification

Build leadership capacity tailored to public health and supply chain settings
Develop self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and decision-making skills
Learn to lead diverse teams and manage organizational change effectively
Strengthen your ability to communicate, advocate, and influence in global health systems
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