Diploma in Health Services Administration
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Diploma in Health Services Administration is a 360-credit qualification at NQF Level 6 in the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework. It is focused on the administration and coordination of health services, within the broader area of promotive health and developmental services.
What this qualification may cover
- Administrative and coordination aspects of health services, as indicated by the qualification title and field of study.
- Health services administration in the context of promotive health and developmental services.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in the administrative, organisational and support functions that help health services operate. Suitability should be checked against the provider’s stated admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support progression towards administrative and coordination work in health-service environments. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into a particular occupation, and no specific related careers are identified here.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Health services administration
- Administrative organisation
- Coordination of health-service activities
- Organisational support in health-service settings
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma in Health Services Administration
- SAQA ID
- 96860
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- Mangosuthu University of Technology
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status before enrolling. A recorded registration end date of 30 June 2024 is associated with this qualification, but its current status requires confirmation.
- Confirm that the institution or provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is approved.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, application deadlines and recognition-of-prior-learning information, if applicable.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 96860, NQF level and credit value on the provider’s current documentation.