Personal and Professional Development Plan
Personal and Professional Development Plan
The primary focus of the course is to help students to acquire relevant skills and competencies that are essential for the management of public health (Rosen, Imperato, & Fee, 2015, 56). The study of the methods and techniques of evaluating the factors that determine the health of communities is an important skill in the assessment of the health status of a society. The lessons concerning the different perceptions that healthcare professionals and clients have regarding healthcare are informative, and they enable people working in the industry to approach the challenges that confirm them (Morrisey, 1992, 33). The study of past public health interventions helps in identifying potential pitfalls in the provision of health to societies.
This course revealed that public health is a distinct field and specialty of medicine that requires intensive and rigorous training just like any other discipline. In addition to the acquisition of academic competencies, individuals should also strive to improve their practical skills (Bruyant-Langer, 2013, 12). Ideally, the skills offered by this course are an essential introduction to the study and practice of public health, but there is more that is yet to be explored before one can be a confident public health officer. The acquisition of more knowledge and skills in the public health field is both a professional and personal development goal.
A: Personal Analysis
Strengths
I am still young and enthusiastic about learning
I have a good background in public health management
Weaknesses
I have not yet decided on the discipline that I would like to specialize in
I am naturally shy and not very confident especially when required to talk to large populations of people.
Opportunities
There are numerous academic and professional choices today
Demonstrate to potential employers that I have the necessary knowledge and skills to practice in the public health field.
Threats
It is possible to be distracted or carried away by all the exciting opportunities available
Balancing professional and personal life is an uphill task
B: Leadership Competencies
I have high emotional intelligence and besides identifying my feelings exactly and acting accordingly; I am also adept at identifying other people’s emotions precisely and reacting appropriately.
I am a good judge of character, and I can, therefore, identify the best people suitable for the accomplishment of any goal
I have a diploma in management and would like to pursue higher education in the field of management
I have previously worked as a management intern at a blue chip company
C: Personal Objectives
Short Term Goals
Medium Term Goals
Long Time Goals
D: Action Plans
I will consistently work hard in my academic endeavours and strive to achieve high grades so that I can qualify to continue with my education in public health and management fields
I will consciously take care of my mental and physical health so that I am always in a state to enable the achievement of my dreams and ambitions
I will constantly consult with my mentor to make sure I am on the right track
I will regularly assess my progress to determine if I am on course make changes if necessary
References
Bruyant-Langer, S. (2013). The personal business plan: A blueprint for running your life. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Morrisey, G. (1992). Creating your future: Personal strategic planning for professionals. New York. Prentice Hall Press.
Rosen, G., Imperato, P. J., & Fee, E. (2015). A history of public health. New York: JHU Press.
