CHAIR OF DEPARTMENT MESSAGE

Welcome to the Department of Community Health, The Department has the following programmes;

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Direct Entry)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Upgrading)
• Bachelor of Science in Community Health
• Diploma in Community Health
• Masters in Public Health

The Department admitted its pioneer group of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Upgrading) in 2015/2016 Academic Year, the Department has since grown to over 100 students in the three programs. The Department seeks to impart knowledge, skills and attitudes to health care professionals to empower them to offer the best care with compassion and empathy.
The Department of Community Health graduated its first cohort of students in 2017 and the class achieved a 100% pass rate in the Nursing Council of Kenya Licensure Examinations against a national pass rate of 85%, this is a testament to the quality of Teaching and Learning that takes place and the dedication of staff in the Department.

Diana Mawia,
Chair of Department