Department Overview
The Family Health Department is one of the departments under the School of Public Health, Menelik II Medical and Health Science College. The department was established in 2010 G.C. with the aim of providing quality health education and training for Urban Health Extension Workers at the diploma level. Since 2016 G.C., it has also been offering a Post-Basic Family Health program at the bachelor’s degree level.
Functions and Responsibilities
The department is dedicated to preparing competent, ethical, and evidence-based Family Health Professionals.
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Core Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, competency-based education in family and public health.
- Provide community and technical services that support national and local health programs.
- Ensure academic quality, ethical practice, and continuous improvement.
- Design, implement, and regularly review family health–related curricula.
- Deliver undergraduate courses with strong practical and community components.
- Promote innovative teaching approaches, including community-based and problem-based learning.
- Conduct operational and implementation research in family health.
Major Activities
Contributing to academic, research, and community service missions.
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Key Activities
- Teaching and training in family and public health disciplines.
- Research on maternal, newborn, child, adolescent, and reproductive health.
- Community engagement and outreach services.
- Curriculum development and academic quality assurance.
- Capacity building for health workers and community stakeholders.
Our Commitment
Placing families at the center of care and communities at the heart of health systems.
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Guiding Commitments
- Excellence in professional training.
- Compassionate and culturally sensitive care.
- Strong community engagement.
- Ethical and legal practices in health.
- Evidence-based service delivery and problem-solving research.
- Advancing Universal Health Coverage through training competent professionals.
Academic Programs
Discover our specialized curriculum and degree pathways
Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) in Family Health (Bachelor)
Preparing competent professionals who provide comprehensive, community-oriented primary health care.
Standard Duration
Undergraduate
Bachelor