Building Indigenous health workforce capacity and capability through leadership - the Miwatj health leadership model.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

In the crowded field of leadership research, Indigenous leadership remains under-researched. This article explores the Leadership Model of an Aboriginal Community Controlled Primary Health Care Organisation providing services to the Yolngu people of remote northern Australia: the Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation (Miwatj).

Background

The limited research which does exist on Indigenous leadership points to unique challenges for Indigenous leaders. These challenges relate to fostering self-determination in their communities, managing significant community expectations, and navigating a path between culturally divergent approaches to management and leadership.

Methods

Guided by Indigenous methodology and using a mixed methods approach, semi-structured interviews,

SUBMITTER: Harfield S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8515491 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature