University of Auckland academic Collin Tukuitonga on missing WHO opportunity
Public health expert Collin Tukuitonga reflects on a failed pitch for a senior role at the World Health Organisation.
Collin Tukuitonga, associate dean of Pacific at the University of Auckland, shares his experience of missing out on a senior position with the World Health Organisation's Western Pacific office. He attributes the setback to taking an overly assertive approach when pitching his skills and credentials to health officials and government ministers from 35 WHO member states.
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