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Building Effective Partnerships: Best Practices for Collaboration Between Government Health Service Organizations and CBOs

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September 24, 2024

11:00 p.m.

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This virtual course will be delivered regionally via Zoom.

Registration is open to insular government professionals.

With funding support from the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), this course is offered free of charge to personnel from the US Virgin Islands Department of Health and to recipients of grants from the Department. The course fee is waived, and there is no cost to register or attend.

Course Description

This one-day course is designed to enhance the collaboration efforts between government health service-based Pass Through Entities (PTEs) and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) serving as subrecipients. Participants will explore best practices for fostering strong, productive partnerships that advance public health objectives. The course covers strategies for effective communication, aligning goals and expectations, managing shared resources, and navigating regulatory requirements. Through interactive exercises and real-world examples, attendees will learn how to build trust, enhance cooperation, and drive successful outcomes in their joint efforts to serve communities.

What You Will Learn

Identify key strategies for effective communication and alignment between PTEs and CBOs.
Understand best practices for managing shared resources and responsibilities in collaborative projects.
Learn to navigate regulatory and compliance requirements to strengthen partnerships and achieve public health goals.

Who Should Attend

This seminar is ideal for leaders, managers, trainers, and other designated USVI Department of Health staff and community-based organizations focused on public health services. It is especially suited for those tasked with training their teams and ensuring that vital compliance knowledge is effectively communicated and consistently applied within their organizations.

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September 24, 2024

11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

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CPEs - 6 Credit Hours

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Seitu Stephens

Philadelphia

Seitu Stephens, JD, is a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in grants management, legal guidance, and risk assessment. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Widener Law School Institution in 2006 and a Bachelor of Science in History from Lincoln University in 2000. Seitu has a proven track record of providing executive-level officials with sound legal advice, particularly in employee management, conflict mediation, and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. His expertise in federal and state ethics regulations is complemented by his ability to train employees on ethical and effective disciplinary procedures at all levels.

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