Community Disaster and Humanitarian Emergencies
PGD Community Disaster and Humanitarian Emergencies 2024/25
Description
Post Graduate Diploma in Community Disaster and Humanitarian Emergencies
Programme Overview for Prospective Students
Prepare to become a frontline responder and community health leader in disaster and emergency situations with this specialized postgraduate programme. Designed to equip community health professionals with comprehensive skills in disaster risk management, humanitarian response, and emergency health coordination, this diploma addresses critical gaps in Nigeria's disaster preparedness and response systems while building capacity for effective humanitarian interventions at the community level.
Programme Structure
First Semester (21 Credit Units)
Establish foundational knowledge in disaster concepts, risk management, and emergency response principles.
| Course Code | Course Title | CU | LH | PH | CH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIH 711 | Concepts of Disaster | 3 | 3 | 0 | 45 |
| CHIH 712 | Disaster Risk Management | 3 | 3 | 0 | 45 |
| CHIH 713 | Public Health Emergencies | 3 | 2 | 1 | 75 |
| CHIH 714 | Communication in Disaster Management | 3 | 3 | 1 | 45 |
| CHIH 715 | Pollution Management | 3 | 3 | 0 | 75 |
| CHIG 711 | Bioethics | 3 | 45 | - | 45 |
| CHIG 712 | Research Methods and Seminar | 3 | 45 | - | 45 |
Second Semester (25 Credit Units)
Develop advanced skills in disaster response, humanitarian coordination, and community management.
| Course Code | Course Title | CU | LH | PH | CH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIH 721 | Disaster Preparedness and Responses | 3 | 3 | 0 | 75 |
| CHIH 722 | Search and Rescue Operation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 75 |
| CHIH 723 | Disaster Relief and Recovery | 4 | 0 | 4 | 90 |
| CHIH 724 | Humanitarian Response and Coordination | 3 | 3 | 0 | 75 |
| CHIH 725 | Basic Humanitarian Law | 3 | 3 | 0 | 45 |
| CHIG 721 | Community Health Management | 3 | 45 | - | 45 |
| CHIG 722 | Research Project | 6 | 30 | 180 | 210 |
Total Programme: 46 Credit Units | 1,000 Contact Hours
What You Will Learn to Do
- Manage mass casualties effectively in disaster and emergency situations
- Establish medical contingencies for various types of emergencies
- Implement disaster preparedness plans at primary healthcare facility level
- Pre-stock medical logistics and supplies for emergency referrals
- Provide adequate management and care for survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Vulnerable Children (VCs)
- Implement effective disaster surveillance strategies at the community level
- Apply appropriate skills in disaster preparedness and response techniques
- Conduct search and rescue operations for disaster victims in community settings
- Manage public health emergencies including disease outbreaks in disaster contexts
- Implement pollution management strategies in post-disaster environments
- Apply planning strategies for disaster risk reduction (DRR) in community settings
- Implement effective disaster response and relief strategies
- Coordinate humanitarian responses in collaboration with national and international agencies
- Apply basic humanitarian law principles in emergency interventions
- Manage communication systems during disaster and emergency situations
Accreditation and Recognition
This Post Graduate Diploma in Community Disaster and Humanitarian Emergencies, offered by Community Health Training Institutions in Nigeria, shall be accredited by the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN) before graduates can be awarded a Certificate of Specialty in Community Disaster and Humanitarian Emergencies.
Information on programme accreditation can be obtained from:
Office of the Registrar, Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria,
Plot 689 Cadastral Zone, B08, No. 10 Babatope Ajakaiya Crescent (Oundo by Katanga),
Jahi District, Abuja, Nigeria.
Who Should Enroll?
Eligibility Requirements:
- Holders of Diploma/Higher Diploma in certificate as Community Health Officer
- Holders of Higher National Diploma in Community Health
- Holders of Bachelor Degree in Community Health (BCH)
The curriculum is primarily designed for the training of licensed Community Health Practitioners from public and private institutions seeking specialization in disaster and humanitarian response.
Programme Duration
- Minimum Duration: 12 months (2 semesters)
- Maximum Duration: 24 months (4 semesters)
- Course Structure:
- Classroom coursework (theory): First Semester
- Practical placement and general courses: Second Semester
- System of practical placement based on CHPRBN policy
- Research Project and Defense: 4 months
Programme Administration and Delivery
- Mode of Delivery: Lectures, practical sessions, and examinations over 8 months (4 months each semester)
- Assessment Structure:
- Continuous Assessment: 30%
- Final Examination: 70%
- Written Examination: 30%
- Practical Examination: 30%
- Viva Voce: 10%
Graduation Requirements
- Minimum Credit Units: 45 credit units (including Research Project)
- Duration Requirement: Minimum 12 months (2 semesters); maximum of 24 months (4 semesters)
- Academic Performance: Students must register and earn a minimum 50% pass in a minimum of 40-48 units of written courses to qualify for graduation
Career Pathways
- Community Disaster Management Specialists in primary health centers
- Emergency Response Coordinators in local government health departments
- Humanitarian Programme Officers with national and international NGOs
- Disaster Risk Reduction Officers in public health agencies
- Search and Rescue Team Leaders in emergency response units
- Public Health Emergency Preparedness Officers
- Research Officers in disaster and humanitarian studies
Programme Goal
The goal of this curriculum is to produce Community Health Officers with appropriate knowledge, adequate skills, and good attitude towards effective delivery of Disaster Management and Humanitarian Emergencies services, contributing to reduced mortality, morbidity, and suffering during disasters and humanitarian crises in Nigeria.
Become a certified specialist in community disaster and humanitarian response and contribute to building resilient communities in Nigeria. Equip yourself with comprehensive skills to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters while providing effective humanitarian assistance in emergency situations.