Department
Department of Health Systems Management
Campus
Meru (Main), Mombasa, Nairobi
Level
Degree
Method
Distance Learning, Full-Time, Part-Time
School
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Duration
3 Years

Goal: The programme is customized for managers and executives in health care institutions. The program provides a broad view of issues and challenges of health care and health systems management in Africa, examines the possible and viable solutions of addressing these challenges competitively and in a sustainable manner. The programme also seeks to build a knowledge base on health systems design and management from an African perspective, while scaling up the best practices for improvement of quality of lives of populations.

Course Details

Admission Requirements

For admission into the above programme, a candidate must satisfy any of the following minimum requirements.

Either

(i) Be a holder of Diploma in a health related discipline recognized by the
University.

OR

(ii) Be a holder of any other Diploma or equivalent qualifications recognized
by the University AND 2 years’ working experience in the health sector.

OR

(iii) Be a holder of KSCE with mean grade of C+ or above or its equivalent and have at least the following specific course grades:
Mandatory
English/Kiswahili C+
Mathematics C+
Any one science subject C+
OR
Any one humanities subject C+

How to Study

Offered as:
Fulltime: Nairobi Campus only
DLM: all campuses
Part time: Nairobi Campus only

Career Opportunities

• Clinical Manager
• Health Information Manager
• Healthcare Compliance Manager
• Healthcare Consultant
• Healthcare Financial Manager
• Healthcare Management Researcher
• Hospital Administrator
• Nursing home administrator
• Social and community service manager

Places of Employment

Career opportunities in various organizations: including
• Health facilities,
• Nursing homes
• Health organizations: Government organizations and non-governmental organizations
• Learning and research institutions: Colleges and Universities

Course Structure and Modules

Required Courses

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