Municipal Health Management

The training of local managers with the necessary tools to lead the decentralized management of health services. With a focus on innovation, strategic planning, and partnership promotion, the course prepares participants to face public health challenges, efficiently manage newly transferred competencies, and promote the well-being of their communities.

THE COURSE

The course in Municipal Health Management, developed in partnership with the Associação Nacional de Municípios Portugueses (ANMP), aims to equip participants with critical knowledge and skills regarding the role and responsibilities of municipal bodies in the process of health-related competence decentralization.

The second edition of this course combines a practical approach with a strong theoretical component, aiming to contribute to the development of local solutions for building a healthier future. It features a distinguished panel of renowned health sector experts and is intended for those who aspire to lead health transformation at the local level with technical expertise, strategic vision, and innovation.

Participants will have the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge that enable them to tackle emerging challenges in the health sector, learning to manage competencies transferred to municipal bodies and promote the well-being of communities.

OBJECTIVES | BENEFITS

Objectives:

• Understand the framework and specifics of the health sector;
• Learn about national and international best practices and experiences related to the integration of care and the municipalization of health;
• Understand the main concepts and challenges of public health and how to apply them in creating healthier communities;
• Identify opportunities in innovation, sustainability, and change management in areas where competencies have been transferred to local municipalities;
• Design, develop, and manage strategic partnerships to promote health and well-being for local populations;
• Identify the potential of digital transition for the development of intersectoral and proximity responses.

Benefits:

• The course prepares participants to lead multidisciplinary teams, develop critical thinking, and manage local projects that have a positive impact not only on the efficient management of locally available resources but also on the well-being of the population;
• The program allows students to specialize in emerging areas of health management, such as territorial planning, health promotion, care integration, strategic planning, facilities and equipment, digital health, and project management, aligning training with global trends and the needs of the population;
• A program strongly based on practical methodologies and real-life cases from the health sector, enabling participants to apply newly acquired knowledge immediately within their professional activities;
• Learning from esteemed professors at NOVA NSPH, experts in their fields, while interacting directly with a diverse group of experienced professionals in the health sector, facilitating high-level networking and real-world insights into industry dynamics.

OUR STUDENTS PROFILE

The Municipal Health Management Course is designed for professionals who currently hold, or aspire to hold, responsibilities in local health management.

Ideal participants include:

• Elected officials (mayors and local government representatives) who lead municipal bodies or inter-municipal entities and wish to deepen local responses in the health sector.
• Managers or municipal leaders directly involved in the management of newly transferred health competencies.
• Municipal professionals interested in better understanding the Portuguese health system, particularly the SNS.
• Local health unit professionals looking to improve collaboration with local authorities.
• Consultants and specialists who work with municipalities or other public sector entities and seek to deepen their knowledge in health management.
• Academics and researchers aiming to acquire or advance skills in health policy and decentralization.
• Entrepreneurs and innovators from start-ups or health innovation projects interested in more efficient and strategic project management.
• Health companies and organizations that work with local authorities or health entities and require insights into the health sector and competence decentralization.

GUEST LECTURERS

André Alves | Carlos Miguel | Cláudia Borges | Filipa Mourão | Romana Borja Santos

Presentation by the Local Authorities on national and international best practices.

The course in Municipal Health Management is developed by NOVA NSPH in partnership with the Associação Nacional de Municípios Portugueses (ANMP).