Apply for OAUTHC School of Community Health 2024/2025 | Higher Diploma

The Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC) is now accepting applications for its prestigious School of Community Health for the 2024/2025 academic session. This is an exceptional opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in community health, with courses starting in September 2024 that lead to a Higher Diploma in Community Health.

Admission Details

Programme Duration: Depending on your existing qualifications, the training programmes are available in one or two calendar year formats, commencing in September 2024.

Entry Requirements

Educational Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• West African School Certificate/GCE “O” Level, or Senior Secondary School Certificate (NECO) with five credits in not more than two sittings, which must include English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Professional Qualifications and Experience

For the One-Year Programme:

• Qualified as a Community Health Extension Worker.
• Possess a First Degree in Community Health Science, Health Education, Public Health or an HND in Community Health.
• Must be registered with the Community Health Practitioners’ Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN) and possess a current practicing license.

For the Two-Year Programme:

• Diploma in Community Health.
• Community Health Extension Workers Certificate with 5 years’ experience.
• Registration with CHPRBN and a current practicing license are required.

Selection Process

Admission into these programmes is competitive and will be determined by your performance in both a written test and an oral interview scheduled for Monday, 8th and Tuesday, 9th July 2024.

Important: Candidates must bring their original certificates and practicing licenses to the examination centre.

Application Method

Start Date for Application: Monday 5th February 2024

Application Fee: N10,000.00, payable via the REMITA platform to OAUTHC School Account (Account Number: 0280190665014, GIFMIS code: 1000277586) at any commercial bank.

After payment, you are to bring the evidence of payment to the school to collect the admission form.

Application Deadline

Completed application forms, endorsed by sponsors and accompanied by photocopies of relevant credentials, should be submitted to the School of Community Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, no later than Friday, 28th June 2024.

Why Choose OAUTHC?

Choosing to study at OAUTHC positions you at the forefront of community health education in Nigeria, backed by advanced training facilities and expert teaching staff. This is your chance to enhance your professional qualifications in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to advance your career in community health. Prepare your documents, mark the important dates, and take the first step towards a rewarding career by applying to the School of Community Health at OAUTHC. Your future in making a significant impact in community health starts here!

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