Data for Health Leadership Lab (D4HLL) 2026
- Location: Remote (U.S.)
- Type: Part-time
Opportunity Details
Applications are now open for the 2026 Data for Health Leadership Lab (D4HLL), a professional development programme designed to strengthen data science and leadership skills among public health professionals.
The programme equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to translate data and analytical insights into meaningful public health decisions and actions. Through a combination of online learning, live virtual sessions, practical activities, and peer collaboration, participants will learn how to use data more effectively to address real-world public health challenges.
Throughout the programme, participants will strengthen their data competencies while developing essential leadership skills, including systems thinking, communication, collaboration, adaptive leadership, and change management.
The programme also explores how data can support public health initiatives such as data modernisation, quality improvement, programme planning, and evidence-based decision-making.
**Benefits of the Data for Health Leadership Lab**
Participants will have opportunities to:
* Strengthen their data science and analytical skills.
* Develop leadership and decision-making abilities.
* Improve their communication and collaboration skills.
* Learn how to translate data insights into practical public health interventions.
* Apply newly acquired skills to real-world public health challenges.
* Connect and collaborate with other public health professionals.
* Participate in professional development and peer-learning activities.
* Receive a certificate of completion upon successfully completing the programme.
**Eligibility Requirements**
The Data for Health Leadership Lab is designed for early- to mid-career public health professionals who work with data or data-informed decision-making and want to strengthen their leadership capacity.
The programme may be suitable for applicants who:
* Work in public health data, analytics, informatics, evaluation, epidemiology, or a related field.
* Have foundational experience working with data and want to improve their ability to communicate insights and influence decisions.
* Are preparing to take on greater responsibilities, such as leading projects, guiding decisions, mentoring colleagues, or coordinating teams.
* Want to connect data analysis with organisational priorities and community needs.
* Are interested in using data strategically to improve public health outcomes.
* Demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new approaches and perspectives.
* Want to develop their leadership abilities alongside their technical and analytical skills.
* Are based in a U.S. state or territory.
**What Successful Applicants Should Demonstrate**
Applicants should demonstrate:
* An interest in developing their data and leadership skills.
* Experience using or working with data in a public health or related setting.
* A willingness to apply new knowledge and approaches to their work.
* An interest in learning from and collaborating with other professionals.
* A commitment to participating in programme activities and completing assigned learning tasks.
**Programme Format and Time Commitment**
The Data for Health Leadership Lab is a fully remote programme that combines virtual learning sessions, independent study, and practical activities.
Participants can expect to take part in:
* Virtual orientation and programme kickoff.
* Monthly learning modules and activities.
* Live virtual learning sessions.
* Practical activities that connect learning to participants’ professional responsibilities.
* Peer-learning and collaboration opportunities.
* Leadership discussions and professional development activities.
* An asynchronous community of practice that supports continued learning and engagement.
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