COMMUNITY HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT

At Nakuru College of Health Sciences and Management, we are dedicated to equipping future healthcare leaders with the knowledge, skills, and compassion needed to address the diverse health needs of communities worldwide. Our Community Health Program, offered at Diploma, Certificate and Artisan levels, offers a comprehensive curriculum and hands-on experiences designed to empower students to make a positive impact on population health.

Why Choose Our Community Health Program?

1. Holistic Curriculum: Our program provides a holistic approach to community health, covering a wide range of topics including epidemiology, health promotion, disease prevention, healthcare policy, and social determinants of health.
2. Experiential Learning: We believe in learning by doing. Through fieldwork, internships, and community-based projects, students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-world settings and make meaningful contributions to community health initiatives.
3. Community Engagement: Community engagement is at the heart of our program. Through partnerships with local organizations, health departments, and community leaders, students have the opportunity to engage directly with communities

Join us in our mission to create healthier, more resilient communities. Whether you aspire to work in public health, healthcare administration, community organizing, or policy advocacy, our Community Health Program will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to make a meaningful difference in the world.

After completing the community health program at Nakuru College of Health Sciences and Management, graduates are prepared to pursue careers in various practice areas focused on promoting health, preventing disease, and improving the well-being of individuals and communities. Some of the primary practice areas available to community health program graduates include:

1. Public Health Nursing: Public health nurses work in diverse settings, including government agencies, community health centers, schools, and nonprofit organizations, to address public health challenges and promote health equity.
2. Community Health Education: Community health educators develop and implement health education programs and initiatives aimed at promoting healthy behaviors and empowering individuals and communities to make informed decisions about their health.
3. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Graduates may work in roles focused on developing and implementing strategies for health promotion and disease prevention in specific populations or communities.
4. Health Policy and Advocacy: Some graduates may work in roles focused on health policy development, analysis, and advocacy, advocating for policies and legislation that promote public health and improve access to healthcare services.
5. Community Health Research: Graduates may pursue careers in community health research, conducting studies to evaluate the effectiveness of public health interventions, identify emerging health trends, and inform evidence-based practices.

APPLY ONLINE

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Send copy of KCSE results slip to info@nakurucollegeofhealth.ac.ke

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Send copy of KCSE results slip to Whatsapp Number 0720219337

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