Name: BEFIRDU MULATU JIMA

Academic Status: MPH

Position: lecturer

Field of Specialization: General Public Health

Department: Public Health

Research Interest: Human Resources for Health, Health Policy, Global Health Diplomacy, etc.

Programs and admission information

1. Bachelor of Science (BSc) in public health officer

• Duration of the program: Four years program
• Admission criteria:

The department needs students who:

• Have successfully complete the preparatory program
• Meet the set criteria of the higher education to join the higher learning institutions
• Be physically fit (at least the candidate should be physically healthy capable of undertaking the four techniques of diagnosis of disease in clinical medicine i.e inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation)
• Female candidates will be encouraged
• 2. Master of Public Health (MPH) in General public Health with different modalities (Regular, weekend, and Summary)
• Duration of the program: for Regular program (2 years); for Weekend program (2.5 years) and for summer program (4 years)
• Admission requirements:
• Academic requirements:
• Educational background: Applicants to the postgraduate for Master of Public Health in General track should have a minimum of first degree in health fields from recognized higher institutions in recognized field of studies by health authorities (Health Officer, Nursing, pharmacy, Medical Laboratory sciences, Medicine, Midwifery, Environmental Health, demography, health informatics, occupational health, Nutrition, anesthesia, physiotherapy, family health and other health fields).
• CGPA: 2.50 and above
• Entrance exam: The applicant must pass entrance examination, with minimum score of 50%. But the pass mark is subject to intake capacity of the school.
• Non- academic Requirements
• Age: To be enrolled in the program the maximum applicant’s age is 40 years.
• Work Experience: The applicant must have at least two years of work experience after obtaining the bachelor’s degree.
• Recommendation: The applicant must be supported through at least two letters of recommendation (1 from the applicant’s undergraduate instructors, 1 from the employers or professional associations).

4. PhD in Public health

• Duration of the program: 4 years
• Admission requirements:
  • Prospective candidates must have at least a master’s degree in public health or other health science fields. The admission interview aims at evaluating the candidates' academic potential, work experience and attitudinal preparation to pursue a postgraduate program at the doctoral level.

1. The candidate must have at least one publication in peer-reviewed journals.

2. CGPA of 3 or above or its equivalent in ECTS

3. Presentation of a sound preliminary PhD proposal concept note (synopsis)

 4. Willingness to participate in the University’s teaching roles

5. Official transcript of BSc, and master degree

 6. Copies of the BSc and master’s degree

7. Proof of budget for conducting PhD research (signed sponsorship)

8. Recommendation letters from two referees, two of which are academicians in a related field of the candidate

9. At least one academic supervisor/advisor from the department of public Health

Department Administration:

• The department is administered by department head
• Profile of Head for the department of Public Health

Name: Emiru Adeba Gerbi

Academic Status: MPH

Position: Assistant professor

Field of Specialization: Master of Public Health in General Public Health

Contact address:

• phone number +251911747048 / +251920813963
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Mission of the Department

 “Providing high quality, regionally relevant public health education and training for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Conducting innovative research to address pressing public health problems and providing evidence-based community services. Producing ethical, knowledgeable, competent, and skillful public health professionals who will become leaders in their respective fields through community-based education, collaboration with the community, and partnerships with other stakeholders.”

Vision of the Department

“Aspires to become one among the top 25 leading center of excellence in public health education and service, innovative research, and community engagement in Africa by 2025."

Objectives of the Department

To produce competent Public Health professionals who undertake promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services including management and implementation of PHC services compatible with the needs of the population;

To produce competent graduates who can design and implement public health interventions; can manage health system at the facility, district, regional, national and international level; are able to teach/instruct in public health training programs at higher academic institutions; and who are able to design and implement health research for informed decision making.

To prepare high-level academics and professionals in public health that are essential for contributing to the generation and development of knowledge, for teaching in undergraduate and graduate training programs, for designing and performing independent research; as well as for directing policy development, planning, implementing and analysis of health and health related interventions.

Core values

• Professional ethics, accountability, use of technology, respect, stewardship, integrity, commitment, timeliness, deliverance

Vision

• Wallaga University Institute of Health Science aspires to be the center of excellence in edical care, education, and research in Africa by 2042

Mission

• To provide high quality and cost-effective preventive, curative and primitive health service, give quality health science education, and conduct health researches that address health issues of our community and beyond

Core Values

Respect and Dignity

• Commitment to quality of care
• Compassion
• Improving lives
• Team work
• Every one counts
• Your presence
• Relevance