Master of Science in Public Health Management (MPH – Maternal and Child Health)

Pathway for MPH in Maternal and Child Health

Stage 1: Complete Master of Science in Public Health Management (MPH)

Upon enrollment in this program students will first complete the Advanced Diploma in Public Health Management which typically is completed in 36 weeks and is comprised of 42 ECTS Credits. This program comprises of 18 Core Courses and 3 Elective Courses chosen from a list of Elective Courses available to the student. The student will then transfer to International Telematic University UNINETTUNO, Rome, Italy to complete the MPH program with the award of 90 ECTS Credits. This is explained in detail here.

Stage 2: Complete Specialization in Maternal and Child Health

Upon completion of the MPH program at International Telematic University UNINETTUNO, the student will initiate a specialization in Maternal and Child Health at James Lind Institute. This specialization earns the student a total of 48 ECTS Credits. Combining these 48 ECTS Credits with 42 ECTS credits earned from Advanced Diploma in Public Health Management, a total of 90 ECTS credits leads to the award of Master of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health from James Lind Institute, Switzerland.

Following is the structure of the MPH in Maternal and Child Health Program:

Outcomes:

Maternal and Child Health (MCH) professionals work in healthcare set-ups that are focused primarily on the care of mothers and children. The support that the MCH professionals provide is a part of the broader delivery of public health through community health delivery system. Within the community healthcare set-up, MCH professionals assume significant responsibilities to maintain and enhance the quality of care that is being provided to mothers and children.

It is not only the technical skills that are required in being successful as an MCH professional. As is true for many other branches of public health, MCH professionals are required to be skilled communicators, active listeners, and have high Emotional Quotient (EQ). These attributes are a mix of innate personality and high-quality training that exposes the MCH professionals to the required behaviors needed to be successful in their roles. MCH specialists are expected to engage in outreach programs, education and training related activities, social services, immunization and related programs, maternity-related activities among many others.

The JLI Dual Degree MPH with a specialization in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) is designed to suit healthcare professionals or fresh graduates who aspire to work in MCH. The program curriculum provides the opportunity to the students to learn about the fundamentals of MCH and the application of MCH skills in healthcare delivery.

Job Outlook:

Excellent

Career Opportunities:

Maternal and Child Health (MCH) is one of the most important and busy areas of community healthcare delivery and it continues to grow as the population of the world grows. Career options for MCH specialists exist within both pubic and private healthcare set-ups as well as in other organizations such as governments, non-governmental organizations, charities, academia, and research organizations. With a Master of Science in Public Health (MPH) and a specialized MPH in Maternal and Child Health, our students receive strong interest from such organizations across the world. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there is a projected 16% increase in community health workers to be employed between 2016 through 2026