Ethiopia · Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science in Public Health Officer

Jigjiga University · Jigjiga

About this programme

Focuses on epidemiology, disease surveillance, environmental health, maternal and child health, and health-system strengthening with practical placements in Somali Region health bureaus. The programme addresses priority health challenges in a predominantly pastoral community. Graduates serve as health officers in district hospitals, health centres, and NGO-led health projects.

Entry requirement

Entry requirement: at least 60 points.

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Programme facts

Qualification	Bachelor of Science
Institution	Jigjiga University
Faculty / school	College of Medicine and Health Science
Duration	4 years
Location	Jigjiga
Minimum points	60
Accreditation	ETA
Funding / sponsorship	Government cost-sharing scheme (Ministry of Education) — public-university places are state-funded and repaid by graduates.

Careers this programme leads to

Public Health Officer Epidemiologist Environmental Health Inspector Maternal Health Coordinator Nutrition Officer Disease Surveillance Officer HMIS Data Analyst NGO Health Programme Officer Community Health Supervisor Health Education Officer

Source

Published by https://www.jju.edu.et/coMHS.php.

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