Post Graduate Diploma in Specialised Programmes
A flexible, practice-oriented postgraduate programme designed by the Community Health Institute to provide specialized skills for healthcare professionals working in Nigerian communities. Choose from nine specializations
including Eye Care, Mental Health, Maternal Health, Epidemiology, and Disaster Response to gain targeted, field-ready competencies through a blended learning model. This programme supports career advancement, meets Mandatory Continuous Professional Development (MCPD) requirements, and emphasizes technology integration and entrepreneurial skills for improved community health delivery.
Community Eye Care
2 Courses
Post Graduate Diploma in Community Eye Care
A specialized postgraduate programme designed to equip community health professionals with comprehensive skills to prevent, diagnose, and manage eye health conditions at the community level in Nigeria.
This practice-oriented diploma blends essential theoretical knowledge in ocular anatomy, pharmacology, and disorders with extensive hands-on training in ocular instrumentation, preventive strategies, and peri-operative care. The programme emphasizes lifespan eye care from newborn to geriatric populations while grounding practice in bioethical principles and evidence-based research methods.
Participants complete practical placements and a community-based research project, developing competencies to address Nigeria's significant burden of preventable blindness and visual impairment. Graduates emerge as skilled community eye care practitioners capable of delivering accessible, quality eye health services, conducting community screenings, and promoting eye health awareness across diverse settings.
his programme meets Mandatory Continuous Professional Development (MCPD) requirements and supports career advancement within Nigeria's community health system.
Community Ear, Nose, and Throat
1 Course
Post Graduate Diploma in Community Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Care
A specialized postgraduate programme designed to train community health professionals in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of common ear, nose, and throat disorders within community and primary healthcare settings in Nigeria.
This competency-based diploma provides essential skills in ENT assessment, instrumentation, and community-level interventions, focusing on prevalent conditions such as hearing loss, chronic sinusitis, tonsillitis, and voice disorders. Through a blend of theoretical instruction and practical hands-on training, participants learn to deliver accessible ENT services, conduct screenings, implement preventive programmes, and make appropriate referrals.
The programme prepares graduates to address the significant burden of ENT diseases in Nigeria, reduce preventable hearing and speech impairments, and improve quality of life through early detection and community-based management—strengthening primary healthcare delivery while meeting Mandatory Continuous Professional Development (MCPD) requirements for career advancement.