About Diploma in Community Health and Nutrition & IT
Entry: c_minus
Duration: 6_semesters
About Diploma in Community Health and Nutrition & IT

This diploma equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to promote health and wellness through nutrition and community-based interventions. The program covers human nutrition, food science, diet therapy, epidemiology, maternal and child health, health promotion, and disease prevention. Learners gain practical experience through community outreach, case studies, and health campaigns. The IT component trains students in using digital health tools, nutrition software, mobile health (mHealth) applications, and electronic health records for data collection and reporting. This unique blend ensures graduates can design, implement, and evaluate health and nutrition programs in both local and global contexts.

Benefits of the Course:

  • Provides comprehensive training in nutrition and public health, addressing real-world health challenges.
  • Equips learners with digital health skills to support data-driven decision-making in nutrition programs.
  • Opens career opportunities in hospitals, NGOs, schools, and community health projects.
  • Builds transferable skills in communication, community mobilization, and health education.
  • Prepares graduates for high-demand careers in public health and nutrition, where the need for skilled professionals is continually growing.

Potential Employers:
Graduates can find employment in:

  • Hospitals and healthcare facilities (as nutritionists or diet assistants)
  • NGOs and international organizations (working in nutrition and health programs)
  • Government ministries of health and public health departments
  • Community-based health organizations and wellness centers
  • Educational institutions (school feeding programs and nutrition education)

Self-Employment & Flexibility:
The program also empowers graduates to venture into self-employment by establishing nutrition consultancy practices, wellness coaching services, or health-focused NGOs. With IT knowledge, they can create online platforms for diet planning, wellness coaching, and digital nutrition education. Skills gained are also applicable in other fields such as food service management, health promotion, and community development.

Preparation for Further Studies:
Graduates can progress to advanced studies in Bachelor’s programs in Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health, or Community Health. They may also specialize further in areas such as epidemiology, maternal and child nutrition, food security, or global health.

Detailed Entry Requirement

Key Facts

Level: diploma
Duration: diploma
Entry: c_minus
Fees: KES26000 Per Semester

Benefits of the Course

Career Opportunities

Self-Employment & Flexibility

Preparation for Further Studies