INTRODUCTION TO THE DEPARTMENT
Mission of the Department
To train a world class primary care workers committed to improving health outcomes of communities through clinical excellence, research and innovation, and training the next generation.
Vision of the Department
To be a leader in producing competent community health professionals, who have are skilled to provide community-oriented health care, with a more focus on preventive medicine.
Philosophy of the Department
The philosophy of community health department typically centers around training healthcare workers to promote the idea of collective well-being, empowerment, inclusivity, and collaborative action to address the needs and improve the quality of life for all members within a community, prioritizing participation, social justice, and sustainable development initiatives, with a focus on building strong relationships and fostering a sense of belonging among residents.
Key elements of this philosophy include:
- Training workers on Community-centered approach:
Placing the needs and perspectives of community members at the forefront of decision-in designing health interventions and creating of development programs.
- Training of trainers to promote individuals and communities empowerment:
Providing opportunities for individuals and groups to take ownership of their community, develop leadership skills, and actively participate in change processes.
- Inclusivity:
Ensuring that all members of the community, regardless of background or circumstance, are welcomed, valued, and have access to services and opportunities.
- Collaboration:
Building partnerships with various stakeholders, including local organizations, businesses, and government agencies, to leverage resources and achieve shared goals.
- Social justice:
Addressing systemic inequalities and advocating for equitable distribution of resources and opportunities within the community.
- Sustainability:
Promoting long-term solutions that consider environmental impacts and build resilience within the community.
Objectives of the Department
- To provide high quality education for healthcare workers in the area of community health epidemiology and biostatistics.
- To play an effective role in the development and expansion of opportunities for individuals wishing to continue their education in the community health, epidemiology and biostatistics disciplines.
- To provide consultancy services in health and related areas.
- To provide trainers who can effectively teach, conduct operational research, develop relevant and useful health learning materials and manage health training institutions.
- To undertake research in disciplines and matters approved by the Academic board, either directly or through the medium of connected universities, colleges, schools or institutions.