What topics are covered in SSHIA mentorship sessions?
SSHIA mentorship sessions are flexible and tailored to the individual needs of each mentee, but the programme provides a structured framework to guide the relationship.
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Common topics covered in SSHIA mentorship sessions include:
- Career planning: Setting professional goals, identifying career pathways, and planning for advancement in health informatics.
- Technical skills: Deepening knowledge of specific health information systems, data analysis tools, or digital health technologies.
- Leadership development: Building management, communication, and leadership skills.
- Research and publication: Guidance on conducting health informatics research and publishing findings.
- Networking: Introductions to professional contacts and guidance on building a professional network.
- Work-life balance: Managing the demands of a health informatics career in a challenging environment like South Sudan.
At the start of the mentorship relationship, mentors and mentees collaboratively develop a Mentorship Development Plan that outlines the specific goals, topics, and milestones for the relationship. This plan is reviewed at the midpoint and end of the mentorship period.
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