Program Overview
The Public Health Assistant program provides students with the entry-level skills needed to support public health initiatives. This program focuses on community health education, basic disease prevention, and assisting in the implementation of health programs.
Public Health Assistants work under the supervision of senior public health officers to improve the overall health and well-being of the population through advocacy and practical field work.
What You Will Learn
- Basic principles of Public Health.
- Community mobilization and engagement.
- Basic Hygiene and Environmental Sanitation.
- Data collection for health surveillance.
- Health Promotion techniques.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can work in:
- Local Health Clinics.
- Community-based Organizations.
- Rural Health Outposts.
- Environmental Health Units.