The Diploma in Community Health course was started in 1987 in conjunction with McMaster University, and is currently validated by the Kenyan Commission for Higher Education and accredited to Moi University. The course offers relevant, practical skills and competences that enable graduates to plan and manage health and development. Since its inception, 508 students have graduated from 35 African countries and Europe. The course is offered in two options: one year full time and 15 months via eLearning
Course content
- Principles of Community Health
- Teaching Methodology
- Basic Computer Application
- *Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- *Research Methodology
- Behavior, Health Education & Health Promotion
- Prevention and Control of Common Diseases
- Community Based Health Care (CBHC)
- *Family Health & Nutrition
- Environmental & Occupational Health
- *Disaster Preparedness and Management
- *Health Service Management
NB* each of these modules can be taken as an individual short course within the programm
Learning resources include:
- Computer laboratory with internet access
- A well-equipped clinical laboratory where trainees carry out practical examinations
- A state-of-the-art health library which provides access to information that is otherwise unavailable locally.
Admission Requirements
- Minimum education background of a certificate or diploma in health or health related area. Examples of those eligible are: registered nurses, public health officers, medical social workers, nutritionists, etc.
- At least three (3) years relevant working experience
- Competence in both written and spoken English
Download the Diploma in Community Health Application Form
Application Procedures
Complete and return the application form to us and attach the following:
- 2 recent colored passport size photos
- Certified copies of relevant certificates (with certified translation of the original if not in English)
- Up to date CV
- Two professional references with full postal, telephone, fax and email contacts
- Non refundable application fee of USD $20 (Kshs. 1,500)
Full time option - tuition fees – US$ 7, 400 (Seven thousand four hundred dollars)
E-learning option - tuition fees - US$ 2,400 (Two thousand four hundred dollars
For submission of applications forms and enquiry please contact:
| The Administrator – Training Directorate of Capacity Building, AMREF P.O Box 00506 -27691, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: 254 (0) 20 6993000/3205 Fax: 254 (0) 20 609518 Email: dch.diploma@amref.org |
Daher completed the Diploma in Community Health course and submitted a research dissertation entitled “Malaria prevalence among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Kitengela Township, Kajiado District”. 
Successfully completed the Diploma in Community Health course and submitted a dissertation report entitled “Health seeking behaviour of elderly people in Kiambiri location- Kakamega East district, Kenya”. 
