Higher Diploma in Community Health

Course Overview

The Higher Diploma in Community Health is the ideal next step for busy professionals who want to grow their careers and expand their expertise in community health. Through the e-learning platform students are able learn wherever they are directly from the world-leading Amref Health Africa experts; currently running health programmes or with footprints in over 37 countries across the African continent.

The development of the Higher Diploma in Community Health is informed by Amref Health Africa’s firm foundation in community health practice for over 60 years and Africa’s need for practitioners who are well equipped to ensure effective implementation of the universal health care.

MODE OF DELIVERY

Mode of Delivery: E-Learning

Duration: 1 year

Intakes: April and August

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:

Design and implement effective curricula tailored to health professions education.
Apply innovative teaching and learning strategies to enhance student engagement and comprehension.
Develop and utilize valid and reliable assessment tools to evaluate learner performance.
Conduct educational research to inform and improve teaching practices and outcomes.
Demonstrate leadership in the administration and management of health professions education programmes.
Integrate ethical principles and cultural competence into educational practices.

This programme is ideal for healthcare professionals seeking to advance their careers in academic and clinical education settings, contributing to the development of competent and compassionate healthcare practitioners.

FEE STRUCTURE

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IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU?

Do you have a health-related diploma or bachelor degree with a passion for improving community health in Africa? Are you ambitious, innovative and interested in better health care for Africa? If that’s a yes to these questions, there couldn’t be a more perfect launch pad for a career in community health practice than AMIU Higher Diploma in Community Health.

COURSE OUTLINE

Trimester 1	Trimester 2	Trimester 3
Principles of Community Health	Community Based Health Care	Teaching And Learning for Performance
Epidemiology	Family Health and Nutrition	Health Services management
Biostatistics	Communicable and non-communicable disease	Disaster Risk Management
Research Methodology	Health Promotion	Research Project
	Environmental and Occupational Health

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Send applications to: enquiry@amref.ac.ke

Why Choose Amref Internatinal University?

At Amref International University, we empower you to lead and innovate with a focus on health, development, and technology. Our dynamic programs, experienced faculty, and hands-on learning ensure you gain both knowledge and practical skills.