What is the eHealth Leadership Forum?

The eHealth Leadership Forum (eHLF) is a peer learning group for countries dealing with similar place for country digital leaders to learn from one another, as they work through the various issues related to building and operationalizing eHealth strategies.!

As the African EHLF works with countries interested in health data architectures, we’ve had the pleasure of meeting many country eHealth leaders, such as yourself. Your work is challenging on many levels, as you try to build and operationalize a digital health Leader, you know how challenging it can be, building and operationalizing eHealth strategies, while coordinating the work of governments, donors, implementers, and other interested parties. All while simultaneously trying to align this work with the goals of health leadership within the country! We recognize how hard this work is, and on behalf of the OpenHIE community, we are committed to helping you succeed. Many country-level eHealth leaders would love to learn how their  

The eHLF gives you the space to learn from peers in other countries who are dealing with similar issues

and learn from each other’s successes and challenges

. Based upon Forum member interest, we

host events, invite relevant experts to activities, and bring relevant content

to help you all work effectively with one another!

What

can you expect in the forum?

• A private WhatsApp group

• Online, real-time chat forum shared by many of your peers where you can share your contact information, and updates with each other.
• Monthly audio/video conferences with agendas set by the participants, to allow you all space to learn from one another

• Opportunities to request/invite relevant subject matter experts on topics of shared interest

• Zoom meetings to connect with each other.
• In Sponsored in-person events during the OpenHIE community meetings or during and other times that make sense to the for participants

What do we ask from you?

• .  

This forum works best when it's members are open & come ready to share

their thoughts

& experiences within a focused, protected group of peers who

share similar responsibilities within their respective country. 

Meetings

Meetings are held in person and virtually.

Virtual

• Monthly at 1pm UTC, with option for ad hoc.
• Country presenter shall Chair the following meeting or be nominated by the current Chair. 
• Chair for meeting should report proceedings from previous meeting.
• Recording of meetings to be shared with all membership.

In Person

• We aim for in person meetings twice a year.
• Revolving meeting chairs/hosts responsibilities amongst participants.
• Chair for meeting shall document and report proceedings to all membership.
• Regional meeting will use local language and Secretariat will ensure translation available.

Joining the eHealth Leadership Forum

The typical example of an eHLF community member is a digital health leader either designated by a country MOH or related national level organization.  They tend to be more strategically focused, and serve in an oversight and coordinative role at a regional or national level. Leadership can be defined differently depending on the local context.  Examples of great fits for this community include national government digital health leaders, leaders within recognized regional bodies, country level & regional level WHO Offices, as well as any team leaders responsible for in country implementations related to OpenHIE. We encourage those who are formally representing country leadership and helping to design eHealth strategies to reach out to the OpenHIE Secretariat to learn more. Existing members of the eHLF are expected to commit to at least 1 hour per month as well as also assist with recruiting new members. 

The OpenHIE secretariat supports call logistics and the hosting space for documentation, but topics for discussion are determined & lead by those members that are providing in country leadership. The secretariat works to coordinate scheduling of meetings & meeting agenda in consultation with the Chair. The OpenHIE secretariat needs help from members to identify other peers who might benefit the forum which is why existing members are expected to assist in recruiting/ recommending new members.

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Who is the eHealth Leadership Forum for?

• Leaders within a country
• eHealth Leaders
• *Supported by OHIE secretariat - call logistics, hosting space for documentation, etc. 

Are you interested in being a part of the Forum? Great!

Here’s how to get started:

Questions? Email: ehlf@ohie.org