Public Health Policy Development
Document, evaluate, and develop public health policies for population health and well-being, taking into account the differing interests of stakeholders.
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Public Health
Levels
Understands policy-making processes
Understands how public health action is informed by policies from government and non-government agencies
Summarises multiple dimensions of the policy-making process, including the roles of ethics and evidence
Lists key stakeholders involved in developing, funding, and influencing public health
Identifies policy options
Documents local, national, and global strategies that inform the development of health policies
Identifies selected policy options to address a specific public health issue
Proposes strategies to identify stakeholders and build coalitions and partnerships for influencing public health outcomes
Determines policy options
Reviews existing regulations and guidelines that inform the development of health policies, using systems thinking tools
Determines the implications of policy options, given a specific public health context
Mediates between differing interests of stakeholders, taking into account population health and well-being
Evaluates policy options
Evaluates health policies for their impact on public health and health equity
Develops a plan to target a specific public health issue, taking into account relevant evidence, legislation, etc.
Advocates for political, social or economic policies and programs that will improve health in diverse populations
Leads policy development
Monitors the implementation of existing health policies, to identify best practices
Leads the development of new policies and any strategic planning required for the same
Creates opportunities for stakeholders to address health needs and risks