MISSION
To prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats by informing and implementing evidence-based interventions and practices
VISION
A center of excellence for better public health outcomes
CORE VALUES
The policy actions and program intervention services of the National Public Health Institute are influenced by the eight core values articulated below. The core values also form the foundation for the revision of the strategic plan and its subsequent implementation. These values represent the durable and supportive qualities that shape and guide all activities that NPHIL will undertake.
- Ethics and integrity: The NPHIL uphold generally accepted high standards of ethical codes of conduct. All those involved with the NPHIL conduct themselves in a professional manner that reflects favorably on the institute and the government of Liberia.
- Transparency: The NPHIL communicates honestly and openly about its activities, their results, their impacts on the health outcomes of Liberians, and the budget and finances of the Institute.
- Accountability: The NPHIL sets high expectations for its performance; all those involved take responsibility for what they do, and they demonstrate that they use the resources entrusted to the Institute to serve the people of Liberia. The NPHIL is accountable to the beneficiaries, the government of Liberia, and the donors.
- Equity: The NPHIL openly recognizes disparities within the organization and in health outcomes of the people of Liberia and is committed to reducing health inequalities and increasing equity for all.
- Partnership: The NPHIL recognizes that sustainable success involves collaboration – among the staff of the Institute, with other agencies of the Government of Liberia, with communities, and with external partners -- based on mutual trust and respect, a shared vision and goals, commitment, and active participation by all involved.
- Quality: The NPHIL delivers high-quality programs, services, knowledge, and expertise.
- Productivity: The NPHIL generates tangible results that contribute to the prevention and control of public health threats.
- Innovation: The NPHIL is a learning institution that takes pride in the ability and willingness of its staff to initiate innovative approaches that contribute to achieving the Institute’s mission.