Post Graduate Diploma and MSc in Health Monitoring and Evaluation

MSc in Health Monitoring and Evaluation Brochure (672KB PDF Format)

Jimma University, a pioneer in public health training in Ethiopia, in collaboration with national and international partners (Federal Ministry of Health, Centers for Disease Control, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and the National School of Public Health, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Brazil) are offering the second intake of forty placements in the new graduate program in monitoring and evaluation of health programs and services. The program is designed to allow health or social science professionals to complete a post graduate diploma in one year, and an MSc degree within two years.

The objective of the program is to develop a new corps of professionals in Health Monitoring and Evaluation who, after completing the prescribed academic courses, will work in the public health sector, other government and non-governmental organizations in Ethiopia and elsewhere. This innovative post graduate program is the first of its kind in Africa.

Course dates: 2007-2009
Location: Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
Deadline for applications: 12 January 2007(local applicants) 15 February 2007 (international applicants)

Admission requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in health related or social science fields with current work experience in a health program.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Basic computer skills.

Tuition and other fees

International applicants:

• 100 USD for application processing
• 5,000 USD for the first year's tuition fees
• 2,500 USD for the second year
• Thesis costs depending on the project

Non-public sector local applicants:

• 100 ETB for application processing
• 10,000 ETB for the first year's tuition fees
• 5,000 ETB for the second year
• An estimate of 10,000-15,000 ETB for thesis costs

Public sector applicants:

• 100 ETB for application processing

Contact:

Registrar Office
Jimma University
PO Box 378
Jimma
Ethiopia
Telephone: +251-471-111-458
Fax: +251-471-112-206
Email: registrar@ju.edu.et

Course Coordinator
Jimma University
Telephone: +251-911-899-510
Email: girmaa@ju.edu.et

Learning Resources
While basic course materials will be supported by the program, non-public sector and international students are recommended to secure funds (estimated 500 USD) to cover the costs of textbooks and copying. A laptop computer is recommended, but students may use the computer lab on campus.

Living Expenses
Information about available housing and estimated living costs in Jimma can be obtained from the Jimma University Course Coordinator. A stipend will be paid only to public sector employed students whose home is outside of Jimma.