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.

Course Code	Course Title	CU	LH	PH	CH
CHIR 711	Anatomy of Reproductive Organs	3	30	45	75
CHIR 712	Physiology of The Reproductive System	3	30	45	75
CHIR 713	Sexual and Reproductive Health And Rights	3	30	45	75
CHIR 714	Maternal Health and Safe Motherhood	4	30	90	120
CHIR 715	Newborn Care	3	30	45	75
CHIG 711	Bio-Ethics	3	45	-	45
CHIG 712	Research Methods and Seminar	3	30	45	75

Second Semester (23 Credit Units)

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

Course Code	Course Title	CU	LH	PH	CH
CHIR 721	Adolescent Reproductive Health	3	30	45	75
CHIR 722	Contraceptive Technology	4	30	90	120
CHIR 723	Gender And Social Inclusion	3	30	45	75
CHIR 724	Practicum	4	-	180	180
CHIG 721	Community Health Management	3	45	-	45
CHIG 722	Research Project	6	30	180	210

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

What You Will Learn to Do

Maternal Care Services:

Provide comprehensive preconception care and counseling services
Deliver safe intrapartum care services including labor monitoring and support
Manage postpartum care services for mothers and newborns
Provide post-abortion care services and complications management
Administer basic obstetric care services in community settings

Reproductive Health and Family Planning:

Offer counseling services for family planning and gender-based issues
Provide comprehensive family planning services including contraceptive provision
Educate clients on contraceptive technology options and proper usage
Address adolescent reproductive health needs through appropriate interventions
Promote sexual and reproductive health rights in community contexts

Newborn Care and Community Integration:

Deliver essential newborn care services including resuscitation and thermal management
Apply gender and social inclusion principles in reproductive health programming
Integrate safe motherhood initiatives into community health systems
Manage community-based reproductive health programmes and services
Conduct research to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes

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.