Department of National Defence – Director General Health Services (DGHS) and CCHL Renew Three-Year Strategic Alliance
The renewed partnership agreement serves as an avenue to promote excellence in the health leadership field and provide Health Services Management (HSM) Officers from the Department of National Defence - Director General Health Services with a cost-effective pathway to the Certified Health Executive (CHE) Program.
The Department of National Defence - Director General Health Services has renewed its strategic alliance with the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) to increase the leadership capabilities of health care managers in Canada.
The CHE designation is the only national certification program for Canadian health leaders. This program offers individual leaders several benefits including support for lifelong learning in health services leadership; assistance with career advancement; peer recognition and serves as an essential career designation.
Stephan (Steve) Plourde, CHE, Chief Operating Officer at CCHL, said: “At the Canadian College of Health Leaders, we deeply value partnerships that drive meaningful change. We are proud to continue our collaboration with Director General Health Services as we work together to elevate leadership across the health sector.”
Colonel Steven Pirie, CHE, Director Individual Training and Education // Director General Health Services said, “The Canadian Forces Health Service partnership with the Canadian College of Health Leaders is paramount in developing the military health leaders of tomorrow while at the same time strengthens the competencies in our currently serving health executives.”
This collaboration will also allow for both organizations to better address the constantly evolving needs of health leaders and align themselves with the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework. This framework is a foundation for Canadian health leadership development and defines the knowledge, skills and attitudes a leader must have to positively contribute to the Canadian health care system.
About Department National Defence - Director General Health Services
The Department National Defence - Director General Health Services, lead by the Surgeon General of Canada, is an organization within the Canadian Joint Forces Command responsible for the strategic, programmatic, corporate and clinical oversight of health care delivery within the Canadian Armed Forces both within Canada and overseas. It strives to provide a modern, integrated, effective health system that respects and understand the unique needs of those who serve Canada.
For more information about the Director General Health Services, contact Captain Elizabeth Han, at [email protected]
About the College
The Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL), a national member-driven non-profit association, is the connected community that develops, supports, and inspires health leaders across Canada. The College strives to provide the leadership development, tools, knowledge and networks that members need to become high impact leaders in Canadian healthcare.
Through LEADS, the CHE designation, credentialing, training, conferences, mentoring and a nationwide careers network, we support health leaders in every sector and region, from every professional background and at any stage of their career.
Located in Ottawa, the College collaborates with 20 chapters across the country and engages with its 4,500 members and 80 corporate members to promote lifelong learning and professional development while recognizing leadership excellence.
For more information about the College, visit: www.cchl-ccls.ca
Media Enquiries
Captain Elizabeth Han
Staff Officer
Director Individual Education and Training
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Stéphane Joannette
Director, Professional Certifications & Strategic Alliances
CCHL
1-800-363-9056 ext. 239
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