Competency Development for Health Directors
Being an effective local health director requires strong skills in three major areas, ranging from management to leadership. This page provides guidance and tools for training, professional development, and career planning for current and aspiring health directors in NC.
The health director competencies are derived from two sources: the Council on Linkages between Academia and Public Health Practice and the National Public Health Leadership Development Network. Focused interviews with local health directors in NC helped to prioritize necessary skills.
Review the competencies for local health directors
- Competencies for health directors
Assess your skills
- New National Core Competency Continuum
- Tier 2 Self Assessment (Management)
- Tier 3 Self Assessment (Leadership)
- Public Health Leadership and Management Self Assessment
Search for learning opportunities.
- Interactive search for learning opportunities