Six Day International Public Health Management Development Programme Concluded at PGI

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 25^th March:- A six day International Public Health Management Development Program concluded today, which was being organized by School of Public Health, PGI, Chandigarh in collaboration with Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease from 20^th to the 25^th of March, 2017. A total of 33 international participants (mostly directors and senior managers) from 21 countries across the globe participated in the program. This program was first of its kind in the country on public health management being supported by Ministry of External Affairs, GOI. This program aimed to enhance the skills and competencies of middle and senior level program managers for addressing public health challenges and strengthening efficiency of organizations in limited resource settings.

The inauguration of program was done by the guests of honors viz. S.K. Dudeja, Indian Technical Economic Cooperation, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India; Dr KLN Rao, Director PGI, Chandigarh; Prof. Rajesh Kumar, Prof & Head, School of Public Health, PGI, Chandigarh, Dr H.S Bali, Director General Health Services, Punjab and Dr. Rana J Singh, Deputy  Regional Director, South East Asia, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. There was a panel discussion on HowManagement and leadership in health organizations: Challenges and Opportunities.During the program different sessions were taken on Management Principles, Leadership in Public Health, Change Management, Project Planning & Management, Material Management, Financial Management, Quality Management and Monitoring and Evaluation by eminent speakers.All sessions were supported with relevant case studies, short informative videos and associated management games.

On last day, the participants submitted an action plan to improve existing practices and health situations in their settings. They have to submit their action plan implementation report at the end of six months of program completion through their supervisors. The program ended with a valedictory session where Ms. Vini Mahajan, Additional Chief Secretary (Health), Govt. of Punjab conferred the program completion certificates and winners of various contests held during the program.