Mission & Objectives

The Master of Public Health program seeks to equip suitable health professionals to assume leadership and administrative roles in Public Health, Health Administration, Occupational Medicine, Clinical and Health Services Research. The instructional objectives of the MPH program will emphasize methodological approaches to identifying health and healthcare needs; planning, implementing and evaluating programs and policies which are essential for the prevention and alleviation of ill-health in the community.

The programme will equip graduates with the following core competencies:

Plan, conduct and analyse epidemiologic studies to assess and monitor the health of communities and populations at risk, and to identify health problems and priorities;
Review, appraise and disseminate health information in the practice of evidence-based health care;
Investigate and control occurrences, including outbreaks, of infectious and non-communicable diseases, using relevant approaches and technologies;
Identify and control factors in the natural and man-made environment (air, water, land, housing, workplaces) which affect health;
Apply concepts and methods in social and behavioural sciences to formulate, implement and evaluate health promotion programmes;
Analyse policies and strategies for effectiveness in the organization and delivery of health care;
Plan, organize and manage public health programmes and examine their use, cost, quality, accessibility, and outcomes;
Advocate for public health programmes and resources; communicate effectively on relevant matters in professional and public settings;
Work effectively in a public health team.

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