OAUTHC, 2016/2017 Community Health Officer Training Programme


Posted on: Wed 24-02-2016

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Community Health Officers’ Training Programme for 2016/2017 session at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife.
 
The training which lasts for two Calender years will commence in September, 2016 leading to the award of Higher Diploma in Community Health.
 
logoENTRY REQUIREMENTS
 
(a) EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
 
West African School Certificate/GCE “0” level. Or Senior Secondary School Certificate (NECO) with five credits which must include English Language, Mathematics and Biology/Health Sciences and any other two subjects.
 
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
 
In addition to qualification in (a) above, candidates must possess any of the following Professional Qualification and experience for eligibility to apply.
 
Diploma in Community Health with not less than two years post qualification experience.
Community Health Extension Worker Certificate with 5 years’ experience.
Applicant must be Registered Community Health Practitioner and possess a valid practicing license.
 
(b) WRITTEN TEST AND ORAL INTERVIEW
 
Selection for admission will be based on candidates’ performance at a competitive written test and oral interview to be conducted on Monday, 11th and Tuesday, 12th July, 2016 respectively. 
 
Candidates are to bring their original certificates and practicing licenses to the examination centre.
 
(c) METHOD OF APPLICATION
 
Application forms are obtainable from the Community Health Officers' Programme, OAUTHC, Ile-Ife at a cost of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Naira (N7,500.00) only, Payable by cash to:
 
SKYE BANK branch in OAUTHC, Ile-Ife.
 
(d) CLOSING DATE
 
Completed application forms duly endorsed by sponsors, together with photocopies of relevant credentials should be forwarded to reach the Community Health Officers' Programme,, Obafemi Awolowo University Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife not later than Friday, 2th July, 2016.
 
Bola Alejo (Mrs.)
Director of Administration and 
Secretary to the Management Board