What are the key competencies for health informatics leadership in South Sudan?

Key health informatics leadership competencies include: strategic thinking (ability to develop and implement a health informatics strategy); stakeholder management (ability to engage with government, donors, health workers, and communities); change management (ability to lead the adoption of new health information systems and practices); resource management (ability to manage budgets, staff, and equipment); communication (ability to translate technical health informatics concepts for non-technical audiences); and advocacy (ability to influence health policy and resource allocation). SSHIA offers a Health Informatics Leadership Development Programme for members who want to develop these competencies.

Leadership development requires both formal training and practical experience. SSHIA provides leadership development opportunities through: the SSHIA Board and committee structure (where members can develop governance and leadership skills); the SSHIA Annual Conference (where members can develop presentation and facilitation skills); and the SSHIA mentorship programme (where senior leaders mentor emerging leaders). Members who aspire to leadership roles are encouraged to get involved in SSHIA governance and activities.