MCH Leadership Competencies

The twelve U.S. Maternal & Child Health (MCH) Leadership Competencies are core to the design of the MNLEND curriculum.

1. Self
   1. MCH Knowledge Base/Context
   2. Self-reflection
   3. Ethics
   4. Critical Thinking
2. Others
   5. Communication
   6. Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
   7. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
   8. Honoring Lived Experience
   9. Teaching, Coaching, and Mentoring
   10. Interdisciplinary/Interprofessional Team Building
3. Wider Community
   11. Systems Approach
   12. Policy

Each of the 12 competencies includes a definition of the competency, knowledge areas, and basic and advanced skills for that competency. Read more about the MCH competencies.