At JVTI:
We deliver accredited Diploma and Postgraduate programs designed to equip learners with practical skills, industry relevant knowledge.
We deliver accredited Diploma and Postgraduate programs designed to equip learners with practical skills, industry relevant knowledge.
Diploma in Public Health
The Diploma in Public Health in Humanitarian Crises is a specialized program designed to equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively respond to public health challenges in emergency and humanitarian contexts. The program integrates key concepts of epidemiology, disease prevention, health promotion, and emergency preparedness to enable learners to address health risks and coordinate health interventions in crisis-affected populations. It emphasizes evidence-based approaches, community engagement, and cross-sectoral collaboration for sustainable health outcomes in humanitarian settings.
• Equip learners with the competencies to identify, assess, and address public health needs during humanitarian crises.
• Build capacity in disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, and the implementation of control measures.
• Strengthen understanding of health systems management, coordination, and policy implementation in complex emergencies.
• Enhance leadership, communication, and decision-making skills required in health emergency response.
• Promote ethical, inclusive, and culturally sensitive approaches to health interventions in crisis situations.
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
• Identify, assess, and prioritize public health needs in humanitarian and emergency settings
• Apply core public health principles, epidemiology, and statistical reasoning to disease prevention and control
• Conduct disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, and implement effective response measures
• Plan, coordinate, and manage public health interventions during emergencies and humanitarian crises
• Analyze social, environmental, and behavioral determinants of health in crisis-affected populations
• Apply emergency preparedness, risk assessment, and health system strengthening strategies
• Demonstrate leadership, ethical practice, and effective communication in public health emergency response
• Design and implement research and practicum projects to support evidence-based public health decision-making
Module 1: Introduction to Public Health
• Public Health: Concepts and Principles
• Public Health Practice and Approaches
• Sanitation and Environmental Hygiene
• Assessing Public Health Priorities in Emergency and Development Settings
Module 2: Statistical Reasoning in Public Health
• Introduction to Statistical Reasoning
• Epistemology and Research Fundamentals
• Social and Behavioral Foundations of Primary Health Care
• Health, Illness, and Behavior
• The Social Environment and Health
• Social Reactions to Disease
• Environmental Health
• Public Health Practice Applications
• Fundamentals of Budgeting and Financial Management
• Assignment/Test Module
Module 3: Epidemiology
• Descriptive Epidemiology
• Analytic Epidemiology I: Case-Control Study
• Analytic Epidemiology II: Cohort Study
• Interventional Studies in Epidemiology (Experimental)
• Screening in Epidemiology
• Investigation of Disease Outbreaks
• Introduction to Demography
• Measures of Fertility and Mortality
• Investigation of Epidemics
Module 4: Public Health and Emergency Preparedness
• Introducing Health Sector Emergency Preparedness
• Managing Emergency Preparedness Programs
• Policy Development and Implementation
• Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Analysis
• Emergency Planning and Response Strategies
• Training, Education, and Capacity Building
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement
• References and Further Readings
Module 5: Research Project / Practicum
• Research Proposal Development
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Report Writing and Presentation
• Practicum Placement and Supervision
• Final Research Submission and Evaluation
This program is designed for individuals and professionals engaged or aspiring to work in the fields of public health, humanitarian assistance, disaster management, and health promotion. It is ideal for health officers, NGO workers, community health practitioners, policy makers, and recent graduates seeking to develop professional competence in managing public health programs during humanitarian emergencies.
• Format: Self-Paced and Distance Learning
• Language of Instruction: English
• Duration: 6 Months
• Level: Intermediate
Learners will be evaluated through:
• Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs): 60%
• Research Project/Term Paper: 30%
• Final Examination: 10%
Successful candidates will be awarded a Diploma in Public Health, Certificate and transcript by Jocy Visionary Training Institute (JVTI).
Fee: USD 800
We deliver accredited Diploma and Postgraduate programs designed to equip learners with practical skills, industry relevant knowledge.
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Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Weekend & Public Holidays: Closed
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Email: info@jocyvisionaryinstitute.com
Location: Flame Tree Building, 2nd floor, Uhuru street. Thika