Igniting a New Way
of Thinking

in African Ministries of Health and their partner organisations.

Igniting a New Way of Thinking

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A different kind of leadership to navigate today’s complex healthcare challenges.

A different kind of leadership to navigate today’s complex healthcare challenges.

Strengthening Africa’s Health Systems by empowering the people who lead them.

Our mission is to IGNITE the power of African public-sector health teams and stakeholders to INNOVATE and improve service delivery, inspiring a culture of ownership and accountability in order to positively IMPACT health systems for healthy and productive individuals, families and communities.

Our Specialised Programs & Their Targets

Transformative Leadership Development
in Health Care

Targets Ministry of Health management teams at the national and sub-national level.

New way of thinking

Collective
Impact
for Health Systems Change

Targets diverse stakeholders from the Ministry of Health, funding partners, implementing partners, civil society, and others.

Working Together

Public Sector
Scaling

of Health
Innovations

Targets change agents within government, funder organisations and implementing partners

Reaching Those In Need

Strengthening Africa’s health systems by empowering the people who lead them.

Our mission is to IGNITE the power of African public-sector health teams and stakeholders to INNOVATE and improve service delivery, inspiring a culture of ownership and accountability in order to positively IMPACT health systems for healthy and productive individuals, families and communities.

Our Specialised Programs & Their Targets

Transformative Leadership Development
in Health Care

Targets Ministry of Health management teams at the national and sub-national level.

New way of thinking

Collective
Impact
for Health Systems Change

Targets diverse stakeholders from the Ministry of Health, funding partners, implementing partners, civil society, and others.

Working Together

Public Sector Scaling of Health 
Innovations

Targets change agents within government, funder organisations and implementing partners

Reaching Those In Need

Staying connected via our e-Campus

Hybrid learning without compromise

A dynamic ecosystem that bridges the gap between in-person engagement and virtual connectivity.

Staying Connected

A South African registered not-for-profit organisation with a unique approach to health system strengthening through:

We seek to cultivate a resilient workforce by changing the work culture within Ministries of Health and to strengthen collaboration between diverse stakeholders in pursuit of collective impact.

A South African registered not-for-profit organisation with a unique approach to health system strengthening through:

We seek to cultivate a resilient workforce by changing the work culture within Ministries of Health and to strengthen collaboration between diverse stakeholders in pursuit of collective impact.

Since 2011, Spark Health Africa has delivered:

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Frequently Asked Question

Shedding some light on what we do.
What are our main Programs?2026-08-05T11:04:11+00:00

We offer four core programs designed to strengthen public health systems across Africa:

  • Transformative Leadership & Culture Change Program (TLCC): Our flagship program targeting public management teams at national and sub-national levels. It combines workshops with 18-24 months of on-the-job coaching to transform work culture and build resilient health workforces.
  • Collective Impact Program (CI): Designed for multisectoral stakeholder coalitions—including government, funders, implementing partners, and civil society—working together on shared health challenges. We use structured mediation and coaching to transform arms-length relationships into genuine partnerships.
  • Public Sector Scaling of Innovations Program (PSS): As an Affiliate organization of ExpandNet, we support governments and partners to sustainably scale successful health innovations using WHO/ExpandNet frameworks, guidelines, and tools.
  • e-Campus: Hybrid Hub for Transformative Leadership: Our internally built hybrid learning and networking platform that provides continued learning, peer exchange, and community building for program participants, alumni, and public sector professionals across Africa.
How long does a program typically run for?2026-08-05T09:44:37+00:00

Program timelines vary based on scope and objectives:

  • TLCC Program: Typically runs for 24-36 months, including a 3-6 month Alignment & Planning phase, followed by Igniting Workshops and 18-24 months of on-the-job coaching and thought partnership.
  • Collective Impact Program: Requires a long-term perspective. While coalitions may achieve early wins within months, meaningful systemic change typically emerges over 18-24 months of sustained collaboration.
  • Public Sector Scaling of Innovations Program: Timelines are context-specific and tailored to the needs of governments and stakeholders involved.
  • e-Campus: Provides ongoing, continuous access to learning and networking resources beyond the duration of formal programs.
How do we measure success?2026-08-05T09:45:04+00:00

We measure success through a combination of process, behavioral, and programmatic outcomes:

  • People & Process Level: We monitor improvements in team functioning, leadership behaviors, collaborative practices, and work culture transformation using internal TLCC indicators.
  • Programmatic Level: Teams attach their culture change efforts to clinical tracer programs selected by the Ministry of Health. This allows them to track how improvements in teamwork ultimately lead to better population-level health outcomes.

For Collective Impact initiatives, we use the outcome mapping and outcome harvesting frameworks to balance immediate results against long-term systems change.

Which Stakeholders do we target?2026-08-05T09:45:31+00:00

Our programs engage a wide range of stakeholders across the public health ecosystem:

  • Government: Ministry of Health management teams at national, sub-national, and facility levels. Government leadership is central to all our programs, ensuring ownership, accountability, and sustainability.
  • Funding Partners: We work with donors and funders to align their support with government-led priorities, fostering genuine partnerships that respect government leadership.
  • Implementing Partners: NGOs and social impact organizations are encouraged to participate alongside government teams, ensuring coordinated, complementary efforts.
  • Civil Society: Community-based organizations and civil society representatives are engaged, particularly in Collective Impact coalitions.
  • Program Participants & Alumni: Current and former program participants are invited to join e-Campus, creating a sustained community of practice that transcends geographic boundaries.

Frequently Asked Question

Shedding some light on what we do.
What are our main Programs?2026-08-05T11:04:11+00:00

We offer four core programs designed to strengthen public health systems across Africa:

  • Transformative Leadership & Culture Change Program (TLCC): Our flagship program targeting public management teams at national and sub-national levels. It combines workshops with 18-24 months of on-the-job coaching to transform work culture and build resilient health workforces.
  • Collective Impact Program (CI): Designed for multisectoral stakeholder coalitions—including government, funders, implementing partners, and civil society—working together on shared health challenges. We use structured mediation and coaching to transform arms-length relationships into genuine partnerships.
  • Public Sector Scaling of Innovations Program (PSS): As an Affiliate organization of ExpandNet, we support governments and partners to sustainably scale successful health innovations using WHO/ExpandNet frameworks, guidelines, and tools.
  • e-Campus: Hybrid Hub for Transformative Leadership: Our internally built hybrid learning and networking platform that provides continued learning, peer exchange, and community building for program participants, alumni, and public sector professionals across Africa.
How long does a program typically run for?2026-08-05T09:44:37+00:00

Program timelines vary based on scope and objectives:

  • TLCC Program: Typically runs for 24-36 months, including a 3-6 month Alignment & Planning phase, followed by Igniting Workshops and 18-24 months of on-the-job coaching and thought partnership.
  • Collective Impact Program: Requires a long-term perspective. While coalitions may achieve early wins within months, meaningful systemic change typically emerges over 18-24 months of sustained collaboration.
  • Public Sector Scaling of Innovations Program: Timelines are context-specific and tailored to the needs of governments and stakeholders involved.
  • e-Campus: Provides ongoing, continuous access to learning and networking resources beyond the duration of formal programs.
How do we measure success?2026-08-05T09:45:04+00:00

We measure success through a combination of process, behavioral, and programmatic outcomes:

  • People & Process Level: We monitor improvements in team functioning, leadership behaviors, collaborative practices, and work culture transformation using internal TLCC indicators.
  • Programmatic Level: Teams attach their culture change efforts to clinical tracer programs selected by the Ministry of Health. This allows them to track how improvements in teamwork ultimately lead to better population-level health outcomes.

For Collective Impact initiatives, we use the outcome mapping and outcome harvesting frameworks to balance immediate results against long-term systems change.

Which Stakeholders do we target?2026-08-05T09:45:31+00:00

Our programs engage a wide range of stakeholders across the public health ecosystem:

  • Government: Ministry of Health management teams at national, sub-national, and facility levels. Government leadership is central to all our programs, ensuring ownership, accountability, and sustainability.
  • Funding Partners: We work with donors and funders to align their support with government-led priorities, fostering genuine partnerships that respect government leadership.
  • Implementing Partners: NGOs and social impact organizations are encouraged to participate alongside government teams, ensuring coordinated, complementary efforts.
  • Civil Society: Community-based organizations and civil society representatives are engaged, particularly in Collective Impact coalitions.
  • Program Participants & Alumni: Current and former program participants are invited to join e-Campus, creating a sustained community of practice that transcends geographic boundaries.

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