HKU JC Nursing Leadership
HKU JC Nursing
Leadership
Development Fellowship
Welcome Message
Generously funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, a platform for nursing leadership development has been established to offer comprehensive fellowship programmes for existing and emerging nurse leaders.
The HKU JC Nursing Leadership Development Fellowship Programme (NLD programme) aims to:
Knowledge & Management Capabilities
Strengthen the knowledge, leadership, and management capabilities of nursing professionals
Leadership Capacity
Increase the leadership capacity of the nursing workforce in Hong Kong
Patient Care & Health Outcomes
Enhance patient care and health outcomes
Overall advancement of healthcare systems
Contribute to the overall advancement of healthcare systems locally and internationally
Our innovative teaching and learning components are comprised of a series of activities, and among other things, courses, seminars, workshops, distinguished leadership lectures, thematic teaching and learning days, visits, presentations, annual symposium, leadership summit etc. On the strength of the integration of the HKU local training programmes and the overseas intensive leadership trainings, our goal is to empower nursing fellows with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles. By nurturing their leadership development potential through our tailor-made trainings and mentorship opportunities, both locally and internationally, it is anticipated that the quality of primary healthcare services will be optimized, benefiting not only the local community but also positively impacting healthcare systems globally.
Professor Sophia Siu-chee Chan
Professor and Director
HKU Primary Health Care Academy
The University of Hong Kong
Programme Objective
Knowledge Sharing and Exchange
To build a supportive and robust network that promotes knowledge dissemination and exchange among nursing professionals.
Professional Development and Collaboration
To provide comprehensive training on nursing leadership, to gain a deep understanding of recent nurse challenges, both locally and internationally, to explore effective solutions.
Mentorship
To facilitate the inspiration of the nursing professionals with the experienced leaders’ sharing and interaction, shaping a vision of “Standing Higher, Looking Further”.
Advocacy and Policy Influence
To encourage nurse leaders to take initiatives in engaging key stakeholders, for driving practice change and promote the reform of local and global health policies and systems.
Research and Innovation
To foster a mindset of continuous adaptation to meet the evolving health needs and encourage evidence-based practices for refining the health system.
Empowerment and Recognition
To empower nurses to take ownership of their career paths and cultivate a commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.
Programme Background
Globally, the shortage of nurses, aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic, exerts significant challenges to delivering quality healthcare and meeting diverse population needs.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates a shortage of up to 13 million nurses worldwide1, emphasizing the crucial role of nurses and midwives in protecting and improving public health.
Investing in nursing education and job creation not only enhances health outcomes but also contributes to global health security and inclusive economic growth.
Nursing Leadership plays a Critical Role
The Shortage of Nurses
Meet the Rising Demand for Services
Programme Framework
This unique NLD programme curriculum, developed with active involvement of key nurse stakeholders, and in collaboration with esteemed overseas universities and the University of Hong Kong, is designed to ensure nursing fellows are well-prepared to comprehend and tackle the evolving healthcare challenges, and to lead change.
There are two streams of programmes, viz. Advance Programme and Intermediate Programme.
