Available Programmes

Empowering Healthcare Workers to Serve Communities

Welcome to the Professional Diploma in Junior Community Health Extension Workers programme. The programme is designed to train individuals for essential roles in community health, providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to support healthcare delivery in rural and underserved areas.

Programme Overview

The Professional Diploma in Junior Community Health Extension Workers programme offers comprehensive training in community health promotion, disease prevention, maternal and child health, family planning, nutrition, and primary healthcare services. Students will learn to address the unique healthcare needs of communities and populations in diverse settings.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Curriculum: The diploma programme covers a wide range of topics relevant to community health, including health education, hygiene promotion, sanitation practices, communicable disease control, and environmental health.

• Hands-On Learning: Students will engage in practical training exercises, community outreach activities, and supervised fieldwork experiences to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world community health challenges.

• Expert Faculty: Our faculty members are experienced healthcare professionals, including community health practitioners, nurses, public health educators, and social workers, who bring real-world expertise to the classroom and field.

• Industry-Relevant Skills: The diploma programme is designed to equip participants with the skills and competencies needed to work as junior community health extension workers, community health officers, health educators, or primary healthcare providers in rural and underserved areas.

Programme Structure

The Professional Diploma in Junior Community Health Extension Workers is typically a two-year programme, consisting of both classroom-based instruction and practical training components. Participants will complete a series of core courses in community health, as well as specialized courses in areas such as maternal and child health, nutrition, and disease prevention.

Fieldwork Experience

Students will engage in supervised fieldwork experiences in community health facilities, primary healthcare centers, and rural communities, gaining practical experience in delivering healthcare services, conducting health assessments, and implementing health promotion programs.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Professional Diploma in Junior Community Health Extension Workers programme are prepared to pursue entry-level positions in community health and primary healthcare settings, including:

• Community Health Extension Worker
• Community Health Officer
• Health Educator
• Primary Healthcare Provider
• Outreach Worker
• Maternal and Child Health Worker

Admissions

Admission to the Professional Diploma in Junior Community Health Extension Workers programme is open to individuals with a senior secondary school certificate or equivalent. Prospective students are encouraged to review the admission requirements and application process on our college website.

Join Us in Building Healthy Communities

We are committed to preparing compassionate and competent healthcare workers who are dedicated to serving communities and improving health outcomes for all. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and are interested in a rewarding career in community health, we invite you to join us in the Professional Diploma in Junior Community Health Extension Workers programme.