Table 2 The WHO-ASPHER competency framework
From: Mapping competency in public health training – experience of the Europubhealth consortium
Competency domain | Nb of items | Example of item |
|---|---|---|
Science practice | 10 | Knows how to retrieve, analyse and appraise evidence from all data sources to support decision making |
Promoting Health | 8 | Fosters citizen empowerment and engagement within the community |
Law Policies and Ethics | 6 | Knows, understands and applies the relevant international, European and national laws or regulations to maximise opportunities to protect and promote health and wellbeing |
One Health and Health security | 12 | Understands the local implications of the One Health approach, its global interconnectivity and its impact on health conditions in the population |
Leadership and system thinking | 9 | Effectively leads interdisciplinary teams to work in a coordinated manner in different areas of public health practice |
Collaborations and partnerships | 6 | Identifies, connects and manages relationships with stakeholders in interdisciplinary and inter-sectorial projects to improve public health services and achieve public health goals |
Communication culture and advocacy | 8 | Communicates strategically by defining the target audience, listening and developing audience-appropriate messaging |
Governance and resource management | 10 | Effectively applies knowledge of organisational systems, theories and behaviours in order to prioritise, align and deploy all relevant resources towards clear strategic goals and objectives |
Professional Development and Ethical reflexive Pratice | 7 | Acts according to ethical standards and norms with integrity, promotes professional accountability, social responsibility and the public good |
Organisational literacy and adaptability | 8 | Actively prepares and adapts to changing professional environments and circumstances |