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This module aims to enhance your knowledge and understanding in relation to the theories and models of leadership and management relevant to public health. You will explore theories of leadership, collaboration and partnership and their implications for health improvement in public health settings. Different public health contexts including community development, health promotion projects, health services and emergency planning will be explored. You will reflect on learning needs in relation to skills for collaborative leadership for service improvement. You will also critically consider other models for planning, implementing, leading and evaluating public health projects in a range of contexts.

LO1: Critically analyse and evaluate leadership and management theories which work to improve public health
LO2: Demonstrate critical understanding of public health leadership and collaborative working in different contexts i.e. community development, health promotion projects, health services and emergency planning
LO3: Distinguish and explore between different models for planning, implementing, leading and evaluating public health projects and justify their application to public health practice at the individual and population level
LO4: Evaluate strategies that enhance critical skills in facilitating, negotiating and influencing public health approaches and the contribution made by a range of disciplines and professionals to the development and provision of public health services for health improvement .