Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Health Care and District Health Management
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About this qualification
This is a postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 8 focused on primary health care and the management of district-level health services. It carries 120 credits and falls within the Promotive Health and Developmental Services subfield.
Who might consider this qualification?
People seeking advanced study related to primary health care and district health management may consider this qualification. Prospective learners should confirm that their background and experience meet the provider’s requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development relevant to primary health care and district health management work. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related careers have been mapped here.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Understanding of primary health care concepts
- Understanding of district health management
- Health-service management-related capabilities
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Health Care and District Health Management
- SAQA ID
- 97192
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Promotive Health and Developmental Services
- Originator
- University of Venda
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the recorded registration end date is 30 June 2023 and current status requires confirmation.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised or accredited for the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification is open for new enrolment before making payment or accepting an offer.