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Faculty of Health Sciences
Dept of Community Health
Medical School
7 York Rd
Parktown 2193
South Africa
Private Bag 3, WITS, 2050, South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)11 717 10 00
Fax: +27 (0)11 717 10 65
School of Public Health
Faculty of Health Sciences
Tel: +27 (0)11 717 2543
Fax: +27 (0)11 717 20 84
Email: cronkc@sph.wits.ac.za
Tel: +27 (0)11 647 20 76
Fax: +27 (0)11 647 20 84
E-mail: healthpg@health.wits.ac.za
Internet: http://www.health.wits.ac.za/PublicHealth/degree.html
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Diploma in Health Service Management |
| Institution |
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Parktown: University of the Witwatersrand |
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South Africa |
| Type |
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Diploma |
| Topics |
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Management: Health Services Management
Management: Human Resources Development |
| Language |
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English |
| Degree,
Credits |
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| Location |
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Wits University, Parktown |
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Objectives/
Content |
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The Diploma in Health Service
Management (DHSM) is to develop specialised skills and knowledge
and to prepare learners for positions as managers at district
or provincial level, as managers of health care facilities,
or as health program co-ordinators, so contributing to the
need in our country for management skills at all levels
of the health care system.
- Exit Level Outcomes and the Associated Assessment
Criteria
- Problem-Solving Ability
- Knowledge of Management Principles and the Application
Thereof
- Attitudes and Values
- Self Development
- Working with others as members of a team, group, organisation,
community
- Play a leadership role in public health
- Develop skills of critical and analytical thinking
- Professional and General Communication
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January 2010 |
| Appl. Deadline |
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31 July 2009 |
| Duration |
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full-time degree over one year
or a part-time degree over two or more years |
| Requirements |
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A bachelor’s degree of
at least four years duration in dentistry, medicine, nursing,
occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and hearing
therapy or social work.
A bachelor of Arts or Sciences with honours in psychology
or sociology or other field of relevance to public health.
By special arrangement with the University. |
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The course has two parts:
Part I: consists of core courses comprising 6 one-week blocks.
Part II: consists of advanced courses comprising 6 one-week
blocks.
Each course module has a reading pack and is followed by
an assignment. Evaluation is by a combination of course
work tasks/assignments and examination. |
| Course fee |
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R21100 - R26520 per year of
study |
For
further
information |
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Ntokozo Dube
Tel:+27 (0)11 717 20 87
Email: ntokozo.dube@wits.ac.za
Internet: Click
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Master in Public Health |
| Institution |
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Parktown: University of the Witwatersrand |
| Country |
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South Africa |
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Research Degree: M.Sc. / M.Phil. / Ph.D. |
| Topics |
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Public/Global Health: Primary Health Care
Management: Health Care Quality Improvement
Management: Health Services Management
Healthcare areas: Health Promotion and Education
Health Determinants: Working Conditions, Occupational Health
Health Research and Methods |
| Language |
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English |
| Degree,
Credits |
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| Location |
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Faculty of Health Sciences |
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Objectives/
Content |
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The curriculum for the MPH
has been designed with the needs of the 21st century public
health manager in mind. This part-time degree provides
a solid base in the knowledge and skills expected of a
public health professional and prepares public health
practitioners for leadership positions.
Core disciplines in public health (health measurement,
primary health care, management in health and health services,
public health law, environmental and occupational health)
are offered. Areas of specialisation include Health Policy
and Management; Occupational Hygiene; Health Promotion,Hospital
Management and Rural Health. |
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January 2010 |
| Appl.
Deadline |
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31 July 2009 |
| Duration |
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full-time degree
over two years or a part-time degree over three or more
years. |
No.
of
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60 |
Participants'
Profile |
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Public health practioners
of graduates in a health related field |
| Requirements |
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A bachelor’s
degree of at least four years duration in dentistry, medicine,
nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and
hearing therapy or social work.
A bachelor of Arts or Sciences with honours in psychology
or sociology or other field of relevance to public health. |
| Structure |
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Course work over
14 one-week blocks+ interblock assignments+ research report |
| Teaching
staff |
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Specialists in Public
Health and Epidemiology |
| Coordinator |
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Ntokozo Dube,
Email: ntokozo.dube@wits.ac.za
Tel: +27 (0)11 717 2087 |
| Methods |
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Lectures, tutorials,
projects, fieldtrips |
| Evaluation |
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Assignments, examinations,
research reports |
| Course
fee |
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ZAR 21 000 |
| Scholarship |
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For information
regarding financial assistance contact the Financial Aid
and Scholarships Office, telephone +27 (0)11 717 1070 and
fax +27 (0)11 339 4397
A number of bursaries are available from MESAB (Medical
Education for South African Blacks) for South African students
in selected provinces doing the Master of Public Health
(MPH) programme.
Contact: The Executive Officer, MESAB, P O Box 76, WITS,
2050 South Africa.
Tel: +27 (0)11 276 11 13
Fax: +27 (0)11 276 11 10 |
| Accommodation |
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Enquiries regarding
on-campus accommodation should be directed to Accommodation
Officer, Office of Residence Life, Private Bag X3, WITS,
2050, South Africa. Telephone +27 (0)11 717-9170; Fax +27
(0)11 339-8213 and Email: management@residence.wits.ac.za. |
For
further
information |
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The Postgraduate
Officer, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical School, 7
York Road, Parktown
2193 South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)11 717 2543
Fax: +27 (0)11 717 2084
E-mail: healthpg@health.wits.ac.za
Internet: Click
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Anne de Jager
Tel: +27 (0)11 717 20 87
Emai: dejagera@sph.wits.ac.za
International Office:
Tel: +27 (0)11 717-1054. Fax: +27 (0)11 717-1059
Email: studysa@international.wits.ac.za
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MSc in Population-based Field Epidemiology |
| Institution |
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Parktown: University of the Witwatersrand |
| Country |
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South Africa |
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Research Degree: M.Sc. / M.Phil. / Ph.D. |
| Topics |
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Public/Global Health: Epidemiology and Disease Control
Health Research and Methods: Statistics
Health Research and Methods: Demography
Health Research and Methods: Epidemiology
Health Research and Methods: Study Design and Data Analysis
Health Technology: ICT for demographic and health surveillance |
| Language |
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English |
| Degree,
Credits |
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MSc |
| Location |
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University of the
Witwatersrand |
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Objectives/
Content |
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Content includes epidemiology, biostatistics and data management, information technologies for demography and health surveillance and leadership in research management plus a substantial field placement in an African Health and Demographic Surveillance site. Focuses on developing capacity of researchers and research leaders competent in longitudinal data management to respond to the key public health challenges of the developing countries.
It has five disciplinary arms and an integrating fieldwork component:
- Epidemiology
- Biostatistics and data management
- Demography and other social sciences
- Information technologies for demography and health surveillance
- Leadership in research and research management
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| Next
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January2010 |
| Appl.
Deadline |
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31 July 2009 |
| Duration |
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1,5 years (full-time) |
Participants'
Profile |
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Data managers and researchers of demographic and surveillance sites of INDEPTH? Epidemiologists/researchers working on field-based projects? Future research leaders in African based research sites? Individuals who require relational database management skills and or working with longitudinal data sets. |
| Structure |
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Coursework is 12 months full time with a further 6-month field placement |
| Coordinator |
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Mr Lawrence Mpinga
Email: lawrence.mpinga@wits.ac.za
Tel: +27 (0)11 717 25 43
Fax: +27 (0)11 717 20 84 |
| Course
fee |
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ZAR 21 000 |
| Scholarship |
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A limited number of fellowships are available through INDEPTH for potential students currently working in INDEPTH member DSS sites. For information on fellowship application forms, contact:
Email: Kwabena.Boateng@indepth-network.org
Other funding sources: A number of scholarships from TDR/WHO exist for full-time students. Contact Mr Steven Wayling, Research Capability Strengthening (RCS), Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR), World Health Organisation,
CH-1211, Geneva, 27 Switzerland.
Email: waylings@who.ch.
Wits Financial Aid and Scholarship Office
Tel: +27 (0)11 717 1070
Email: nteyin@finaid.wits.ac.za |
For
further
information |
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Lindy Mataboge
Email: dinah.mataboge@wits,ac,za
or healthpg@health.wits.ac.za
Tel: +27 (0)11 717 25 96 or +27 (0)11 717 20 76
Fax: +27 (0)11 717 21 19
Internet: Click
here |
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MSc in Epidemiology in the field of Epidemiology and Biostatistics |
| Institution |
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Parktown: University of the Witwatersrand |
| Country |
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South Africa |
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Master |
| Topics |
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Health Research and Methods: Statistics
Health Research and Methods: Epidemiology
Health Research and Methods: Demography |
| Language |
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English |
| Degree,
Credits |
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| Location |
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Johannesburg, South
Africa |
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Objectives/
Content |
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This masters course includes
extensive computer-based training in epidemiology and
biostatistics, with an introductory course in demography,
research ethics and surveillance. Selective options include
communicable, non-communicable and clinical epidemiology.
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| Next
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January 2010 |
| Appl.
Deadline |
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31 July 2009 |
| Duration |
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one year full-time
( 3 years part-time) |
| Requirements |
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Applicants must
have a four-year honours degree, an MBBCh or other health
related degree. Relevant work experience will be an advantage.
This degree will appeal to students who want to become more
involved in research in their fields. Students come from
a range of disciplinary backgrounds including medical, microbiology,
dentistry, statistics, nursing, veterinary science and sociology. |
| Course
fee |
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R21100 - R26520
per year of study |
| Scholarship |
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Information about
financial aid is available from the Financial Aid and Scholarships
Office.
Tel: +27 (0)11 717-1070
Email: nteyin@finaid.wits.ac.za
A limited number of fellowships from TDR/WHO are available
to full-time students.
Contact Mr. Steven Wayling, Research Capability Strengthening
(RCS), Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical
Disease (TDR), World Health Organisation CH-1211 Geneva,
27 Switzerland.
Email: waylings@who.int |
For
further
information |
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Lindy Mataboge
Email: dinah.mataboge@wits,ac,za
or healthpg@health.wits.ac.za
Tel: +27 (0)11 717 25 96 or +27 (0)11 717 20 76
Fax: +27 (0)11 717 21 19
Internet: Click
here
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