MHOA Mentorship Program Guide
September 2023 – May 2024
This Guide is funded by a grant from the National Association of County and City Health Officials(NACCHO), with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Public Health Mentoring Program
The Massachusetts Health Officers Association (MHOA) is recognized by members and other agencies as an effective professional group representing and advocating for local public and environmental health. MHOA leads, supports, and advocates for the delivery of statutory and foundational public health services across every municipality in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. MHOA informs, educates, and empowers its members to ensure healthy communities for all.
MHOA is introducing a pilot program for its Local Public Health Mentorship Program in 2023, initially focusing on a small mentee cohort consisting of early-stage local public health professionals. The development of this pilot program was a collaborative effort between MHOA members, local public health officials, and representatives from the Academic Public Health Corps (APHC), who formed a dedicated Steering Committee. The program design was also informed by investigative focus groups with potential mentors and mentees.
Table of Contents
What is Mentorship?
Benefits to Mentors & Mentees
About the Public Health Mentoring Program
Program Goals
Stages of Formal Mentoring Relationships
Application and Matching Process
Setting Expectations
Goal Setting
Program Checkpoints
Schedule Overview
