Long Course
- Ordinary Diploma in Health Promotion - National Technical Award Level 6 (NTA level 6)
- Ordinary Diploma in District Health Systems Management
Course organization
Ordinary Diploma in Health Promotion (NTA Level 6)
The Ordinary Diploma in Health Promotion has a total of 40 weeks of study in the academic year which are divided in two semesters. The core modules will cover 34 weeks and 4 weeks are designated for community attachment and 2 weeks breather
Year One
-Semester One Modules-
| Code | Modules title | Credits |
|---|
| HP 06101 | Foundations of Health promotion | 23 |
| HP 06102 | Health Promotion Principles and Approaches | 12 |
| HP 06103 | Health and Development | 10 |
| HP 06104 | Communication and advocacy | 32 |
| HP 06105 | Information technology | 17 |
| HP 06106 | Epidemiology, Statistics and Demography | 27 |
| HP 06107 | Evidence Based and Knowledge Management | 21 |
| HP 06108 | Primary Health Care and Community Based Health Care | 14 |
| SUBTOTAL | 156 |
-Semester Two Modules-
| Code | Modules title | Credits |
|---|
| HP 06109 | Planning and Management | 22 |
| HP 06110 | Practice and Partnership | 12 |
| HP 06111 | Health Economics and Entrepreneurship | 10 |
| HP 06112 | Health Learning Materials | 4 |
| HP 06113 | Teaching Methodology | 16 |
| HP 06114 | Health Policies and Ethics | 16 |
| SUBTOTAL | 80 |
-Field Work-
| Code | Modules title | Credits |
|---|
| HP 06215 | Community Based Health Care Practice | 10 |
| SUBTOTAL | 10 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 246 |
Ordinary Diploma in District Health Systems Management(NTA Level 6)
The Ordinary Diploma in District Health Systems Management comprises of a Foundation module and 8 core modules. Each module takes 2 weeks for face to face with facilitators. The modules follow an accumulative credit system and amount to 1200 hours of study. In addition to classroom teaching each module has assignments attached to it that are to be completed at workplace.
Year One
| Code | Modules title | Credits |
|---|
| FM | Foundation Module | 80 |
| CM1 | Health Sector Reform and the District Health System | 119 |
| CM2 | Promoting Partnership at District Level | 127 |
| SUBTOTAL | 326 |
Year Two
| CM3 | Management of Health Resources | 160 |
| CM4 | Planning of District Health Services | 162 |
| CM5 | Quality Improvement of District Health Services | 144 |
| SUBTOTAL | 466 |
Year Three
| CM6 | Multisectoral Disease Control in the District based on the example of HIV and AIDS | 156 |
| CM7 | Health Care Financing | 125 |
| CM8 | Health Care Technical Services | 127 |
| SUBTOTAL | 408 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 1200 |
Admission/entry requirements
Ordinary Diploma in Health Promotion (NTA Level 6)
A minimum requirement for admission to Ordinary Diploma in Health Promotion (NTA Level 6) is as follows;
- Candidates who have Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) at Ordinary Level with pass of at least Division III and
- Certificate or Diploma in health or any health related including social studies such as Agriculture, Education, Social Welfare and Community Development
Ordinary Diploma in District Health Management (NTA Level 6)
The course is open to health workers within the public, private, faith based and Non-Governmental Organization with;
- Certificate or Diploma recognized by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
- Minimum of one year working experience, preferably at District level
Registration procedures
Besides the entry qualifications, the prospective student is required to;
- Submit a completed application form accompanied with 20,000/- non-refundable application fees for the course the applicant would like to pursue.
- Submit a Medical Examination form duly filled by a qualified Medical Doctor showing the fitness of the candidate to pursue PHCI-I programmes.
- Submit the proof on the availability of funds for the completion of the programme
- Letter of reference regarding academic performance
Course fee
Ordinary Diploma in Health Promotion NTA level 6)
- 3500 US$ per academic year in campus
- 2500 US$ per academic year off campus
Ordinary Diploma in District Health Management
- Tshs 650,000.00 per module
- Tshs 1,950,000.00 per one academic year (i.e. 4 modules)
- Tshs 5,850,000.00 per full course i.e. for 2 and half academic years (30 months)
Policy on payment of fees
A prospective student must complete the fee payment agreement and file it with the administrator
- A student is not allowed into any lecture or tutorial session and cannot enjoy institutes facility without being appropriately registered with the institute
- Any student attempting to access classes or access any other institute facility without payment of fees is subject to expulsion
Fee structure - Ordinary Diploma in Health Promotion (NTA Level 6) Course fees for 2010
Course fee breakdown for in campus students
| ITEM | AMOUNT IN US$ |
|---|
| 1 | Accommodation | 600.00 |
| 2 | Meals | 700.00 |
| 3 | Tuition | 1180.00 |
| 4 | Teaching Materials | 200.00 |
| 5 | Students stationary, printing and photocopying | 240.00 |
| 6 | Examination expenses | 40.00 |
| 7 | Field attachment | 360.00 |
| 8 | Library services and internet services | 150.00 |
| 9 | Registration | 20.00 |
| 10 | First Aid | 10.00 |
| Total First Year | 3500.00 |
Course fee breakdown for off campus students
| ITEM | AMOUNT IN US$ |
|---|
| 1 | Accommodation | 000.00 |
| 2 | Tea and lunches | 300.00 |
| 3 | Tuition | 1180.00 |
| 4 | Teaching Materials | 200.00 |
| 5 | Students stationary, printing and photocopying | 240.00 |
| 6 | Examination expenses | 40.00 |
| 7 | Field attachment | 360.00 |
| 8 | Library services and internet services | 150.00 |
| 9 | Registration | 20.00 |
| 10 | First Aid | 10.00 |
| Total First Year | 2500.00 |
NB: The amount in US $ is converted in Tshs as it stand at the beginning of the course
Direct costs to student
The following amount can be paid to student or alternatively can be paid to our account which can later be paid to the student by the institute accountant
| ITEM | AMOUNT IN US$ |
|---|
| 1 | Book allowance | 150.00 |
NB: Direct costs to students are a minimum recommended cost directly paid to the students. However, it doesn’t include monthly stipend, traveling costs and medical services expenses.
All direct payment to the institute is paid through the cost sharing Bank account of the National Microfinance Bank, Mkwawa Branch – Iringa A/c No. 605100001
Fee structure - Ordinary Diploma in District Health Management (NTA Level 6) Course fees for 2010
COURSE COSTS PER MODULE, YEAR AND PER NINE MODULES (FULL COURSE)
| ITEM | MODULE | YEAR | FULL COURSE |
|---|
| 10 | Tuition fees | 180,000.00 | 540,000.00 | 1,620,000.00 |
| 11 | Stipend (for accommodation and evening meals) | 420,000.00 | 1,260,000.00 | 3,780,000.00 |
| 12 | Travel expenses | 50,000.00 | 150,000.00 | 450,000.00 |
| TOTAL | 650,000.00 | 1,950,000.00 | 5,850,000.00 |
- Stipend and traveling costs are paid by the sponsor (Councils or donors) to the trainee
- Tuition fees are paid to the institution
- Each applicant will have to pay 20,000.00 application fees paid to the institution (non refundable)
- Each trainee will be required to pay Tshs 20,000.00 as caution money (non-refundable)
All direct payment to the institute is either paid directly to the Primary Health Care Institute (PHCI) accountant or the PHCI-I Bank account A/c No. 01J1070698400
Scholarship/fellowship
Currently the Institute does not offer scholarships or fellowships
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