Public Health Competencies

Success in public health is measured by competencies. The Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice developed the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals to help strengthen public health workforce development. The competencies reflect the skills deemed desireable for the delivery of the Essential Public Health services. More information on competencies is available at http://www.phf.org/competencies.htm

The competencies are divided into the following eight domains:

Analytic/Assessment Skills
Policy Development/Program Planning Skills
Communication Skills
Cultural Competency Skills
Community Dimensions of Practice Skills
Basic Public Health Sciences Skills
Financial Planning and Management Skills
Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills