PHC Leadership Development Program Facilitation Guides
PHC Leadership Development Program (PHC-LDP) Facilitation Guides
About PHC-LDP
The PHC Leadership Development Program (PHC-LDP) is an experiential, results-oriented approach designed to strengthen district-level leadership, management, and governance for improved PHC performance. It builds on MSH’s Leadership Development Program (LDP) and LDP+, first introduced in 2002 and applied in more than 80 countries — adapting this proven methodology specifically for district stewardship of PHC systems.
Rather than focusing on individual leadership traits, the PHC-LDP emphasizes leading, managing, and governing as observable practices that teams can learn, apply, and strengthen over time. DHMTs work on real challenges using their own data, receive coaching and peer support, and progress through structured improvement cycles embedded in their routine management processes.
The PHC-LDP is implemented as a core component of the PHC-PM Activity operating alongside integrated district PHC dashboards, MEL systems, and catalytic grant support — together enabling DHMTs to continuously analyze, act, learn, and adapt as stewards of their district health system.
The PHC-LDP Improvement Cycle:
Each six-month PHC-LDP cycle aligns with the rhythm of DHMT quarterly meetings and is designed to repeat — with each cycle building on the last.
Resources
The PHC-LDP resource collection includes facilitation guides, action planning tools, coaching resources, and M&E materials — all designed to be adapted to local context while preserving core methodology.
Facilitation Guides
- Introduction & User Guide
- Kickoff: Setting Shared Direction
- Session 1: Identifying PHC Challenges
- Session 2: Midpoint Review
- Session 3: Results & What’s Next
Action Planning Tools
- Action Plan Template
- Challenge Model Worksheet
- PHC Improvements Roadmap/Calendar
- Actor Mapping Template
M&E Resources
- M&E Planning Worksheet
- DMR tracking spreadsheets
Coaching Resources
- PHC-LDP Coaching Guide & Resources
- Leading, Managing, & Governing practices handout
- LMG conceptual model
Request the guides
Complete the request form to receive the full guide series and supporting materials, or contact MSH Communications team directly at [email protected].
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