Certificate in Public Health Management (CPHM)

Certificate by Asian Institute of Public Health Bhubaneswar View Contact

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Introduction

The Certificate in Public Health Management is offered in two formats:
1. Regular- 24 working days & 15 days for dissertation work at the candidate’s work place (submission of dissertation within 3 months from date of admission)
2. Flexi learning- 24 working days & 15 days for dissertation work spread over a period of one year. Three days in a month at the Institute.

Objectives

• Understand & apply the principle of management, management tools & techniques in the day to day public health work

• Ability to perform a situation analysis , problem identification and their prioritization

• Ability to plan(Program/project) and development of strategy

• Ability to improve performance by using the knowledge & skills of management

• Ability to provide management leadership & use of data for decision making

• Ability for team building, supportive supervision ,monitoring & evaluation of the health program/projects

Course Description

1. Introduction to Public Health Management (IPHM) 1 Credit
Introduction to public health & public health management, Public health challenges in 21st century, Basic concepts of public health in a developing country with special reference to India & Orissa State, National Health Programmes, National Rural Health Mission issues & challenges in the context of Orissa State, Accessibility, equity issues, quality issues in health care delivery system.

2. Basic epidemiology & research methods and its application in Public Health Management (BERM) 4 Credits
Basic epidemiology and bio statistics, use of epidemiological knowledge and skill, Disease surveillance, measuring health and disease, epidemiology and survey methods, study design, sampling, sample size estimation, investigation of an outbreak, Hands-on-training on statistical analysis of public health information using SPSS software, Use of epidemiology to evaluate health services & screening program, assessing the efficacy of intervention measures.

3. Gender, sexual and reproductive health –issues & response (GSRH) 3 Credits
Demography, population dynamics and indicators, concepts and tools for gender analysis in public health, sexual and reproductive health, adolescent health, maternal and child health, international and national reproductive health and population policies, incorporating social and gender dimensions in health program planning and how to address equity in public health programs.

4. Public Health Practice (PHLP) 6 Credits
Developing an understanding about the basics of health management, personal efficiency, organizational development, health planning/designing program implementation plan (PIP), logical frame work, health management information system (HMIS), health communication, advocacy/community mobilization and grant writing for public health projects, Team building, Managerial leadership, Partnership, Program tools for ensuring quality, System approach in health care, Community engagement, Involving private sector in health program, Resource mobilization, Prioritization, Group decision, Conflict management, Making Plan, management of an outbreak and other public health emergency

5. Health economics, policy and systems (HEPS) 2 Credits
Health care delivery system with a special focus to those of the developing countries, health systems analysis, National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), Principles of health economics, health insurance and various health care financing models, financial management and budgeting, accounting, audit, SOE, public private partnership, health policy analysis and health sector reforms.

6. Dissertation (DISR)
Dissertation would be based on a topic of public health importance. The in-service working executive would have the option to choose an area, which may be related to kind of the job they are involved with. Each scholar would be mentored by an AIPH faculty for dissertation.4 Credits

How to Apply?

The duly completed application form along with the statement of purpose* and a passport size photograph should be sent to the following address so as to reach on or before the deadline.
Asian Institute of Public Health
1037, Shriram Nagar, Samantarapur, Bhubaneswar -751002

*The statement of purpose by the applicant should be limited to one page (0.5 inch margins all around, single
spaced lines with font size of 11) and address the following:
1. Describe your professional goals and how the course will help you achieve them
2. Indicate what aspect of public health is of interest to you and areas you would like to focus on during the course
3. Explain how the course will complement your previous training and experience
4. Describe your anticipated career plans after completing the course
All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of their social class, race, religion, national origin, gender, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, disease or disability status.

Check List
1. Completed Application Form
2. Attached Statement of Purpose
3. Affixed Photograph

Selection Procedure
Stage 1: Completed application with Statement of Purpose
Stage 2: Personal interview for short listed candidates
Stage 3: Admission after payment of the course fee

Asian Institute of Public Health

The Asian Institute of Public Health is the first of its kind for public health education, research and training located in Bhubaneswar in the state of Odisha, well known for its ancient heritage and vibrant culture. Along with challenges of mining, industrialization and economic development, the state faces serious health problems with high infant and maternal mortality rates among other poor performing indicators. Although in recent times there have been tremendous efforts by the government and non-governmental agencies to fill the perceived and identified gaps, there is a serious need for trained manpower to design, implement, and evaluate health programmes to drive health policies. AIPH was launched to fill this dire need to serve not only the state of Odisha but also other areas within and outside the country where public health capacity building is a priority. The mandate of the institution is to establish an excellent platform for public health education and research with continuous efforts towards creating solutions to local health problems while learning the lessons from innovations across the globe. AIPH emerged from the needs felt and the enormous insights gained by the physicians and public health researchers working in India over the last decade. The efforts started with large scale surveillance of neonatal morbidity and mortality in the community with sophisticated laboratory facilities and nationwide network of research support. These activities were quickly expanded to other domains of public health. These activities were embraced by the Chief Minister of Odisha, national and state health agencies, institutions of higher education in Odisha, and major U.S.-based public health universities. At present, AIPH has earned the support of multiple government and non-government agencies in India.