Description:

Society assigns different roles, attributes, opportunities, privileges and rights that create the social differences between men and women. Gender equality and social inclusion ensures equal opportunities for everyone in the society

Goal:

The course is designed to give the learner a better perspective on gender issues and how to promote social inclusion in the society

Objectives:

1.0  Discuss Key Gender Concepts

2.0  Explain Gender Equality and Women's Rights

3.0  Discuss Gender Gap and Patterns of Gender Inequality

4.0  Describe Other Gender Concepts and Terminologies

5.0  Discuss Institutional Influences on Gender Stereotypes

6.0  Describe Gender-Based violence and other harmful practices

7.0 Explain the Legal and Political Frameworks for Gender Equality

8.0 Discuss the Concept of Social Inclusion

9.0 Demonstrate how to use the Gender Analysis Tools

Description:

Rapid population growth has affected the quality of life and made achievement of socio-economic development goals difficult. Family planning programs have yielded dramatically positive gains over the years. Contraceptive use enables individuals and couples to space, limit or delay conception at will.

Goal:

The course is design to equip the learners with a comprehensive knowledge of contraceptive technology to enable them to acquire the proficiency in counselling and administration of the different contraceptive methods

Objectives:

Description:

Access to health services plays a significant role in young people’s health. Improved access to health care for young people has been documented to reduce risky behaviour, improve health status indicators and serve as an indicator of equity

Goal:

The main goal of the course is to upgrade learners’ skill toward improving young people’s demand for, access to, and utilization of Adolescent Youth Friendly Services

Objectives:

Description:

Essential New born care is critical in ensuring the health of mother and baby. The course addresses Newborn health which is inextricably linked with maternal health because the health of one determines that of the other

Goal:

The course is designed to address the care provided during the perinatal and neonatal periods in order to prevent negative outcomes in the health of the baby or mother.

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1.0     Describe Normal Newborn Baby

2.0     Discuss the Physiology of the Newborn Baby at Birth

3.0     Discuss the Physiological Problems of Newborn

4.0     Discuss the Perinatal and Neonatal Morbidities and mortalities

5.0     Describe the Essential Elements of Early Newborn Care

6.0     Discuss the Concept of Community-Based Newborn Care

7.0     Discuss Best practices and Technologies for promoting

Newborn Health

Description:

This course describes the care of women within the childbearing age as well as types of health services provided during the preconception, antenatal, intra-natal and postnatal stages in order to reduce maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality

Goal:

This course is designed to enhance students’ competence in providing maternal health care services, diagnose and manage newborn and maternal conditions and emergencies in line with global standards so as to contribute to the reduction of maternal and newborn mortality.

Objectives:

Description:

Sexual and Reproductive Health care is a group of methods, techniques and services that contribute to reproductive health and wellbeing by preventing and solving sexual and reproductive health problems. It includes sexual health, recognizes the diversity of the special needs of women, before, during and after child bearing age as well as the needs for men and adolescents

Goal:

This course is aimed at equipping the student with the knowledge and skills to provide reproductive health services

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1.0  Explain the Overview of Human Sexuality

2.0  Discuss the Concept of Reproductive Health

3.0  Discuss Sexual and Reproductive Rights

4.0  Describe Abortion

5.0 Discuss Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) including HIV/AIDS.

6.0 Discuss the Reproductive Health Disorders.

7.0 Describe Menopause and Andropause

8.0 Discuss Reproductive Tract Malignancies

Description:

The reproductive system is the biological system made up of all anatomical organs involved in sexual reproduction which are essential in the liberation of the sex cells (ovum and spermatozoa) for subsequent fertilization and implantation through a series of hormonal influence.

Goal:

The course is designed to enable the learner to understand the endocrine functions of the reproductive organs and how they affect reproduction

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1.0   Discuss the process of gametogenesis

2.0   Describe Hormone production in male

3.0   Describe the menstrual cycle and hormone production in the female

4.0   Discuss the Process of Embryology

5.0   Describe the Physiology of Pregnancy

Description:

The reproductive system is the biological system made up of all anatomical organs involved in sexual and reproductive functions

Goal:

The course is designed to update the students’ knowledge on the structures of the reproductive organs in both Male and Female

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

1.0   List the different components of the male reproductive system.

2.0   Describe the anatomy of the primary & the secondary sex organs regarding (location, function, structure, and blood supply & lymph drainage).

3.0    Describe the anatomy of the male external genital organs.

4.0    Describe the external genitalia of the female

5.0    Describe the female internal genitalia

6.0    Discuss the Embryology of the reproductive tract

7.0    Describe the Pelvic Bone

Description:

Research is a basic component of any professional work. Research project is a planned and systematic investigation into a specific area of interest or problem, with the goal of generating new knowledge, insights, or solutions. it typically involves identifying a research question or hypothesis, designing a study to test it, collecting and analyzing data, and drawing conclusions based on the findings. The research project will aid the student to apply basic knowledge gained in research methodologies and other relevant courses to improve healthcare delivery.

Goal:

This Course is intended to enable Students apply the knowledge and Skills in Research Methods towards solving prevailing Health Problems in the Community.

Objectives:

3.0 Reference Materials

Description:

Management is essential to any organization that wishes to be efficient and achieve its aims. Without someone in a position of authority (manager), there would be organizational anarchy, with no structure or very little, if any. Community Health Management is a must, to accomplish desired goals through group of actions. It is essential to convert the disorganized resources into a useful and effective enterprise. Thus, community health management is the function of getting things done through people in the community by channeling resources appropriately using major stake holders in the community from planning to implementation and evaluation.

Goal:

The course is designed to provide the students with fundamental knowledge of community health management.

Description:

This course is intended to provide learners with practical competencies required to work efficiently at HCF and community levels

Goal:

This course is designed to expose learners to practical aspects of theoretical courses learned in the classroom

Objectives:

On completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.0  Describe practical steps in Community Immunology

2.0  Identify and asses the level of herd immunity in the community

3.0  Describe the logistic in cold chain management

4.0  Identify and perform different routes of immunization.

Description:

Research Methods refer to the techniques, procedures, or tools that researchers use to collect, analyze, and interpret data. Research methods can be quantitative, involving numerical data, or qualitative, involving non-numerical data. The central aim of health research is to generate new knowledge and create better understanding of health and clinical phenomena. Therefore, the selection of an appropriate research method is critical as it will significantly impact on the outcome. The course “Research Methods and Seminar” is designed to provide students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge of the techniques in the collection and analysis of data, and effective communication of the generated information.

Goal:

The course is designed to provide the students with fundamentals of research methodology and seminar.

Objectives: 

Concept of Research Methods

    11.0 Seminar and Major Ethical Issues in Conducting Research

Description:

The word Ethics is derived from the Greek ‘ethos’, which means “Custom or Culture”, a manner of acting or constant mode of behaviour. The super sub-field within philosophy known as axiology includes both ethics and aesthetics. Bioethics includes Medical Ethics, which focuses on issues in Healthcare, it is a branch of applied Ethics that studies the Philosophical, Social, and Legal issues arising in Medicine and the Life Sciences. It is chiefly concerned with human life and well-being, though it sometimes also treats Ethical questions relating to the Nonhuman Biological Environment.

Goal:

The course is designed to provide the students with knowledge in bioethics. 

Objectives:

By the end of the course, the student should be able to understand the: 

1.2 Concept of Bioethics

2.0 Importance of Bioethics

3.0 Classification of Ethics

4.0 Difference between Ethics and Bioethics

5.0 Principles in Bioethics

6.0 General Work Ethics of Community Health Practitioners (CHPs)

7.0 Code of Conduct for CHPs

8.0 Rules and Regulations of CHPs and the clients

9.0 Etiquettes to be Observed by CHPs

10.0 CHP and his/her Profession, Colleague’s and Employer Relationship 

11.0 Relationship between the CHPs and the members of the Community

12.0 Duties of the CHPs

 13.0 Health Laws

Post Graduate Diploma in Community Reproductive, Maternal and Newborn Health

Programme Overview for Prospective Students

Specialize in improving maternal and newborn health outcomes across Nigerian communities with this comprehensive postgraduate programme. Designed to equip community health professionals with advanced skills in reproductive health, safe motherhood, and newborn care, this diploma addresses critical gaps in maternal healthcare services while promoting comprehensive reproductive health rights and gender-responsive care at the community level.

Programme Structure

First Semester (22 Credit Units)

Establish foundational knowledge in reproductive anatomy, maternal health, and newborn care principles.

Second Semester (23 Credit Units)

Advance clinical skills and apply knowledge in community reproductive health settings.

Total Programme: 45 Credit Units | 1,245 Contact Hours

What You Will Learn to Do

Who Should Enroll?

• Community Health Practitioners specializing in maternal and child health services
• Midwives and Nurse-Midwives seeking advanced community practice skills
• Primary Healthcare Workers responsible for reproductive health services
• Public Health Officers managing maternal and newborn health programmes
• NGO Staff implementing family planning and reproductive health initiatives
• Healthcare Professionals expanding their maternal health service capabilities

Career Pathways

• Community Maternal Health Specialists in primary health centers
• Reproductive Health Programme Coordinators at local government levels
• Family Planning Service Providers and Counselors
• Newborn Care Specialists in maternal and child health units
• Adolescent Reproductive Health Officers
• Gender and Social Inclusion Officers in health programmes
• Research Officers in maternal and reproductive health studies

Programme Highlights

• Practical Emphasis: 855 hours of hands-on training and practicum experience
• Comprehensive Coverage: From preconception to postpartum and newborn care
• Rights-Based Approach: Integration of sexual and reproductive health rights
• Gender Integration: Focus on gender-responsive health services
• Research Component: Complete a community-based reproductive health research project
• MCPD Accreditation: Counts toward Mandatory Continuous Professional Development
• National Priority Alignment: Supports Nigeria's maternal and child health goals

Key Service Areas

• Antenatal care and risk assessment in community settings
• Safe delivery practices and emergency obstetric care
• Postnatal care for mothers and newborns
• Family planning counseling and service provision
• Adolescent-friendly reproductive health services
• Gender-based violence prevention and response
• Community mobilization for maternal health programmes

Why This Programme Is Critical

• Addresses Nigeria's high maternal mortality ratio through skilled community intervention
• Builds capacity for achieving Sustainable Development Goal targets for maternal health
• Provides practical skills for reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths
• Supports national efforts to improve family planning and contraceptive prevalence
• Enhances career opportunities in reproductive health programming and management
• Empowers communities to take ownership of maternal and newborn health outcomes

Become a specialist in community reproductive health and contribute to reducing maternal and newborn mortality in Nigerian communities. Equip yourself with comprehensive skills to provide safe motherhood services, family planning, and newborn care while promoting reproductive health rights at the community level.