POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC HEALTH (Duration One Year)

INTRODUCTION
Pakistan has one of the best-knitted networks of health care facilities in public sector; and a very large private sector. The public sector facilities mostly, face the problems of underutilization and under functioning along with the technical and allocative inefficiency. This situation has been described in different donor reports and evaluations carried out by the Government of Pakistan. The management of private sector has also been considered inefficient and not very effective. Specific Management tools and techniques, such as strategic management, management by objectives, quality assurance methods, monitoring and evaluation of the health systems outputs and outcomes, and economic appraisal are not practiced in both public and the private sector. One of the primary reasons for all these issues is that most health managers lack expertise in health management. Insufficient management knowledge, inappropriate skills and lack of expertise in management, further undermine their capability to improve the health system. The way forward is the continuous education and training leading to the capacity building of the midlevel health managers and encouraging them to apply their knowledge in their respective settings. On the other hand, there is no well-developed and properly facilitated management training being offered in Pakistan which can fulfil the need of the health managers in public as well as private sector.
The need for assurance of Quality and Regulation of Health care is now a Legal Requirement in all the Provinces of Pakistan. Medical litigation is on the rise and Healthcare institutions are bound by Government Regulations to deliver safe and excellent care to patients at all times This is an advanced Level Course being conducted for the first time in Balochistan.

OBJECTIVES
The graduates of the PGD PH program will be able to:

• Train competent, committed and skilled public health professionals.
• Assist in translation of knowledge into sound evidence-based policies and practices.
• Prepare leadership in public health.
• Develop, administer and evaluate health policies and programs.
• Participate directly in efforts to improve the health of the community using community based and health systems’ assessment of services.
• Conduct basic and applied research relevant to the description, risk factors and interventions for the resolution of health problems in the human populations.
• Describe basic methods of quantitative analysis being used by health managers.
• Demonstrate change management, communication and leadership skills.
• Define what quality means from the standpoint of the variety of stakeholders. In order to achieve these core competencies each course has been tailored with its learning objectives which further lead to enrichment of the course content.

SCHEME OF STUDIES

FEE STRUCTURE

Eligibility

1. Bachelors in Medical Sciences (MBBS, BDS, Pharm D, DPT, DVM, BS Nursing, BS Midwifery, BS Public Health, BEMS, BS Allied Health Sciences or equaling qualification ie 16 years’ education)
2. BS/Masters in Social Sciences (16 years of education with 2 years’ working experience in health sector)

POST GRADUTE DIPLOMA IN HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT (Duration One Year)

Diploma in Health and Hospital Management (HHM) is a wonderful opportunity designed to improve the management capacity of health managers in terms of their knowledge, attitude and skills in Pakistan. Diploma in HHM aims to develop professionals in the field of Health Management through a comprehensive post-graduate program. It offers intensive practical training in the operational and administrative areas of a hospital. It equips them with management skills like planning, organizing and decision- making with specific relevance to healthcare industry. Health industry is growing at a fast rate every year. In Pakistan growing occupations are also related to healthcare. Health care is likely to generate new jobs. It is estimated that the demand for health managers is expected to touch over 6000 within next five years in Pakistan. Existing healthcare organizations are expanding their hospitals to add new service areas; and new organizations are entering the domain.

OBJECTIVES

• Enable participants to gain an in-depth knowledge Healthcare System in Pakistan
• Detailed understanding of Hospitals systems
• Develop better understanding of all the departments and their coordination requirements
• The course will lead to a major improvement in quality and standards of health care delivery in health care facilities at all levels.

After completion of the course, the participants will be able to:

1. To assume a leadership role in hospital management and will confidently encompasses the main aspects of decision making typically faced by health managers;
2. To address and manage hospitals with clear knowledge of essential concepts, principles, methods and terms in modern management;
3. To undertake various basic and advanced methods of hospital analysis.
4. To apply techniques in resolution of different types of management issues
5. Develop plan, implement and evaluate approaches and interventions
6. Exhibit leadership and managerial skills at various levels.
7. Adopt a multidisciplinary approach in assessing, researching and responding to public health issues and needs.
8. Apply human right ethical principles in professional practices in hospital setting

SCHEME OF STUDIES

FEE STRUCTURE

Eligibility

1. Bachelors in Medical Sciences (MBBS, BDS, Pharm D, DPT, DVM, BS Nursing, BS Midwifery, BS Public Health, BEMS, BS Allied Health Sciences or equaling qualification ie 16 years’ education)
2. BS/Masters in Social Sciences (16 years of education with 2 years’ working experience in health sector)

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN NUTRITION & DIETICS (Duration One Year)

INTRODUCTION

Nutrition is an emerging science, and is gaining recognition on a global scale. Scientists and Medical professionals have begun to realize the importance nutrition plays for an individual’s well-being. Pharmacotherapy only manages symptoms of a disease. It is deemed incomplete without nutritional support. Malnutrition is often the root cause of origin for many diseases. For instance, a diabetic cannot solely rely on metformin to control blood sugar without taking into account the dietary carbohydrates taken daily. Many reports have highlighted that pancreatic beta cell failure which initiates Diabetes Mellitus is mostly happening due to a condition known as insulin resistance. Hyperinsulinemia (due to insulin resistance) stems from consuming too much carbohydrate that the body cannot handle, ultimately leading to elevated plasma glucose levels despite the pancreas’s efforts to normalize it. Malnutrition in the context of under nutrition is also one of the factors accounting for death in hospitals (especially in cases of pediatric diarrhea). Previously, medical setups in Pakistan did not seem to incorporate nutritional intervention in patient care, and it was a rarity to find a dietitian in a hospital some thirty years ago. Although the situation has somewhat improved today, there is still an existing gap. One of the reasons for this is the general lack of awareness in the population about the healing power God Himself has placed in His own medicine: Food. Both inpatients and outpatients have specific nutritional requirements which could impact their health status if not met adequately. A drug may interact with certain nutrients in the body, or may impede their absorption. In some conditions, levels of certain nutrients can be depleted or elevated (as in the case of renal disease). Hence, it is important to address these factors when assessing for the patient’s health. Just as how training in medical sciences is undertaken, we need to equip students with the right knowledge (both theoretical and practical) and skills which will enable them to use the right dietary patterns and lifestyle counselling to treat (or at least manage) a disease/ health condition. The Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition in Medical Therapeutics (CNMT) is a well-designed course for aspiring health care professionals looking to delve deeper in to the science of Clinical Nutrition, with the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained into practice within a clinical setting. It is suitable for those willing to work collaboratively as part of an integrated medical team, ensuring a better prognosis for patients. The Diploma in CNMT focuses on hospital dietetics, purely based on clinical application of nutrition. Upon completion, students will be able to work with both in and outpatients, addressing their nutritional requirements with an aim to improve their quality of life. As hospitals increase in size and number, there is therefore a need to employ clinical nutritionists in every department of a hospital, as it is expected that their demand will rise in the future. Incorporation of nutritionists in clinical settings can improve the quality and design of healthcare in Pakistan.

SCHEME OF STUDIES

FEE STRUCTURE

Eligibility

1. Bachelors in Medical Sciences (MBBS, BDS, Pharm D, DPT, DVM, BS Nursing, BS Midwifery, BS Public Health, BEMS, BS Allied Health Sciences or equaling qualification ie 16 years’ education)
2. BS/Masters in Social Sciences (16 years of education with 2 years’ working experience in health sector)