Public health management (PHM) is a basic pillar of public health process and delivery. A robust and evidence based management practice is a primary requirement for public health teams, departments and programs to successfully implement scientific advancements for the betterment of public health and a success towards health-for-all goals at the grass-roots level. Traditionally Public health encompasses health policy, practice and academic research, however bridging the gaps to facilitate an interdisciplinary framework requires sufficient management knowledge at all levels and functions. Management principles empower Public health professionals to activate and engage local, regional, national and international resources to assure an efficient, ethical and equitable healthcare delivery.
A landmark declaration from the World Health Organization (WHO) titled, Global Strategy on Human Resources for Health: Workforce 2030 puts a significant weight on the importance management practice in public health delivery (http://www.who.int/hrh/resources/pub_globstrathrh-2030/en/). The WHO in this document emphasizes the critical requirement of management principles in developing a well-trained and committed public health workforce so as to promote public health policy and programs with better outreach and with intended quality.
Being fully aware about the demand in the public health arena, James Lind Institute has developed a well-rounded and comprehensive program called Professional Diploma in Public Health Management (PDPHM) which intends to bridge the skills-need-gap and develop public health leaders who can efficiently shoulder the local, national and international public health program from concept through implementation.
PDPHM provides learners with in-depth knowledge about the most demanding areas of public health practice and the critical management skills relevant to perform as an efficient team member with the leadership brilliance for catalysing result oriented operations of public health programs.
The program is comprised of 10 modules that can be completed in about 4 to 6 months. For a detailed list of modules covered in this program, please refer to the curriculum.
MODULE 01: INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH & HEALTHCARE
MODULE 02: COMMUNITY MEDICINE
MODULE 03: NUTRITION
MODULE 04: MENTAL HEALTH
MODULE 05: INTRODUCTION TO SURVEILLANCE
MODULE 06: GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF IMMUNIZATION
MODULE 07: SAFE IMMUNIZATION
MODULE 08: PREVENTIVE CONCEPTS IN MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
MODULE 09: INTRODUCTION TO THE MANAGEMENT ROLE
MODULE 10: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
TOTAL CREDITS: 18
What is a credit?
A credit represents the amount of effort that is required to complete the program. Each module credit is equal to approximately 20 hours of study including lecture, tutorial, projects, assignment, field work etc. as may be applicable.
The curriculum for the program – Professional Diploma in Public Health Management is extensive, has been developed and evaluated by experienced industry professionals. This program is suitable for people who wish to explore career opportunities in the field of public health.
Each lesson that you study online will be followed by a multiple choice question test. These usually comprise of 15 to 20 questions and can be attempted multiple times if needed. Pass percentage is 60%. The next unit in the sequence only unlocks once you have passed the test.
Each module is followed by a project or an assignment. This is like writing an essay in 1000 to 1500 words. The project topic and the guidelines to be followed will be available in your account.
People trained in public health can explore career opportunities with: NGOs, consulting firms, healthcare associations, Hospitals, nursing homes, physician practices , Mental health organizations, public health departments, Rehabilitation centres, skilled nursing facilities , Universities and research institutions etc.