The Institute for Health Professionals Development (IHPD) is the idea of Sierra Leonean public health practitioners and scholars living in the country and the diaspora. The founders aim to support government and development partners’ efforts in strengthening the national health system through health workforce development and maximizing public health impact through high-quality, relevant professional training programs that are linked directly to service delivery.

IHPD’s seeks to institute the practice of continuing education among healthcare providers and public health practitioners. The Institute provides its learners with relevant and high-quality courses that develop highly effective healthcare and public health practitioners, leading to improved population health outcomes.
The institute will expand the opportunities for training particularly the mid-level health workforce through collaborating with other stakeholders in training programs and continued professional development education. Where necessary and feasible, this may be done in collaboration with or in support of professionals and/or institutions abroad.
As a private provider of continued education in health, IHPD purpose is to:

●Offer programs that emphasize the practical application of theoretical knowledge, analytical frameworks, management principles, and other essential skills that will help health practitioners thrive in their professional careers.
● Support our learners with services that foster success, personal development and career potential.
●Prepare research-oriented health sector leaders, practitioners and educators to utilize some of the latest evidence-based information that will ensure the provision of high-quality, accessible, and culturally competent healthcare in a variety of settings.
● Support public and private institutions, agencies and organizations in a tailored-capacity building sessions for their workforce.

About us

Mission Statement

Promote effectiveness and accountability in healthcare and public health practice.

Vision Statement

A home for continuing professional development in health.

Empowerment: The institute training programs are designed to empower healthcare and public health practitioners by helping them to utilize untapped skills, knowledge, and experience to enhance practice and impact.
Cultural awareness and contextual sensitivity: IHPD draws knowledge from many sources, including local communities. The institute recognizes the importance of local culture and context in designing and delivering responsive training programs.
Integrity: Maintaining high standards and public trust, as well as being ethical and scientifically sound.
Innovation and problem-solving: The institute’s training agenda is to facilitate evidence-informed actions; adapt and incorporate new knowledge and solutions.

Our Values

“Real Skills for the Real World” is the fundamental philosophy toward learning at IHPD. The institute operates on the principle that the key to success in today’s health care and public health practice is knowledge through continuing professional education.

Our Philosophy

What drives us?

IHPD's educational philosophy is therefore to facilitate and encourage life-long learning, assisting healthcare and public health practitioners to build upon the knowledge and skills acquired in their specialized disciplines.

Our Team

Dr. Alhassan Fouard Kanu
CEO & Founder

Mohamed Albert Tarawallie (Faculty)

ceo@ihpd-sl.org

Prof. Mohamed kanu-advisor

Mr. Abu Ansumana Conteh - Advisor

Dr. Ayodele Bankole James (Advisor) Nigeria

Dr. Souha Akiki (Advisor)
Paris, France

Dr. Saffa Smart (Faculty)

Dr. Francess Fornah (Advisor & Faculty)

IHPD-Sierra Leone brings together a team with strong interdisciplinary skills, national and international experience (in academia and public health practice), and commitment to making a difference in maximizing public health impact.

Our team, with a rich industry experience, guarantees high-quality delivery of health training programs, research, and consulting.

Our Office

Address

63 Main Freetown Waterloo Highway, Deep Eye Water Junction. Freetown Western Urban Rural District, Sierra Leone, West Africa

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM