Jamkhed Institute for Training and Research

Jamkhed Institute for Training and Research in Community Health and Population
Jamkhed, Dist. Ahmednagar
Maharashtra - 413 201
India

Tel: +91 (0)2421 221 322
Fax: +91 (0)2421 222 892
Official email: crhp@jamkhed.org
Alternate email: crhp.jamkhed@gmail.com
Internet: http://www.jamkhed.org/TrainingandResearch.shtml


Courses on this page:    Diploma in Community Based Health and Development (CBHD)

Course Title Diploma in Community Based Health and Development (CBHD)
Institution Maharashtra: Jamkhed Institute for Training and Research
Country India
Type Diploma
Topics Public/Global Health: Community, Rural and Urban Health
Public/Global Health: Primary Health Care
Management: Health Economics and Financing
Management: Human Resources Development
Management: Strategic Project Management
Health Technology: Management Information Systems
Language English
Degree, Credits
Location Jamkhed Institute for Training and Research
Objectives/
Content

The objectives of the CBHD course are to:
1. Acquire a clear understanding of Primary Health Care and Community Development.
2. Learn practical skills to effectively manage projects for the urban and rural community.
3. Develop the skills necessary to make Community diagnosis, write a program proposal, generate resources, develop tools to monitor and evaluate projects.

Content:
1. Principle of Community Based Health & Development: Concepts of Primary Health Care;
Approaches to health care; Community Participation; Training of Village Health Workers; Principles of Empowerment and Equity; The use of Appropriate Technology.
2. Acquiring and Using Information: Collection and use of health information; Health Information System; Monitoring and Evaluation; Writing reports
3. Developing skills: Personal Development; Understanding group dynamics; Conflict resolution,
Effective listening and Communication; Training skills
4. Managing Projects: Principles of Management; Setting objectives and standards; Team building; Managing change; Time Management; Motivating staff; Evaluating performance
5. Financial Management: Financial Planning; Budgeting; Fund raising; Writing project proposals.

Next Beginning September 2007
Appl. Deadline 15th August 2007
Duration 8 month
Requirements The training is designed for Doctors, Nurses, Social workers, Project Managers and other persons involved in rural health and development work. Working knowledge of English is essential.
Teaching staff The faculty includes internationally well-known experts In Primary Health Care with teaching experience.
Methods
  • Participative learning through active involvement of trainees
  • Community involvement in teaching
  • Academic back up
  • Field experience
  • Case studies.
Course fee Rs.15000/- for Indian students and US$1000 for foreign students fee covers tuition, boarding, lodging and fieldwork.
Scholarship Preference will be given to candidates sponsored by health and development organizations.
For further
information

Dr. Raj Arole (Director)
Email: crhp@jamkhed.org
Internet: http://www.jamkhed.org/DiplomaCBHD.shtml

Last update 30/03/2007 mas
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