Offered by KAIVE
Program Overview
The Community Health Assistance (CHA) program at KAIVE is designed to train frontline health workers who serve as the vital link between communities and the formal healthcare system.
Community Health Assistants play a critical role in promoting public health, preventing disease, and delivering essential healthcare services — especially in rural, underserved, and primary care settings. They are the first point of contact for individuals and families, providing education, basic treatment, and referral services that improve health outcomes and strengthen community well-being.
This 1–2 year program combines classroom-based learning, fieldwork, and clinical attachments, giving students the technical knowledge, practical experience, and interpersonal skills needed to address community health challenges effectively and compassionately.
Program Objectives
By the end of the CHA program, students will be able to:
- Deliver preventive, promotive, and basic curative health services at the community level.
- Conduct household visits, health education sessions, and community mobilization activities.
- Identify common health problems and refer cases appropriately.
- Administer basic first aid, monitor vital signs, and assist in maternal and child health programs.
- Support immunization campaigns, nutrition programs, and disease surveillance.
- Maintain accurate community health records and reports.
- Promote hygiene, sanitation, and environmental health practices within communities.
- Collaborate with nurses, public health officers, and local leaders to strengthen primary healthcare delivery.
Key Learning Areas
The CHA curriculum emphasizes community-based learning, combining theory and practice in a range of health disciplines.
Core Subjects Include:
- Introduction to Community Health
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Primary Health Care Principles
- Health Promotion and Education
- Maternal and Child Health (MCH)
- Nutrition and Food Security
- Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
- First Aid and Emergency Response
- Health Data Collection and Reporting
- Counseling and Communication Skills
- Health Systems Management and Policy Basics
- Ethics and Professional Conduct in Community Health
Practical Training
Students gain hands-on experience through community field placements and clinical rotations, which include:
- Working in rural health centers and clinics
- Participating in immunization and health outreach programs
- Conducting home visits and community health surveys
- Assisting in maternal and child health clinics
- Supporting public health campaigns on sanitation, nutrition, and disease prevention
These real-world experiences help students develop the confidence, empathy, and problem-solving skills necessary for effective community engagement.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the KAIVE Community Health Assistance program can work in a wide range of public and private health initiatives, including:
- Community Health Assistant / Worker
- Public Health Field Officer
- Maternal and Child Health Aide
- Health Outreach Coordinator
- Environmental Health Assistant
- Health Promotion Educator
- NGO Field Health Worker
Employment Sectors:
- Government health departments
- Local and international NGOs
- Community-based organizations
- Rural and urban health centers
- Primary care facilities and clinics
Why Study at KAIVE?
- Community-Centered Training: Focus on real-world learning through outreach and field projects.
- Experienced Faculty: Instructors with backgrounds in public health, epidemiology, and clinical practice.
- Strong Partnerships: Collaboration with local health authorities and NGOs for field experience.
- Career-Ready Curriculum: Aligns with national community health standards and global best practices.
- Pathways for Advancement: Graduates can advance to programs in Public Health, Nursing, or Health Promotion.
Program Duration
- Duration: 1–2 Years
- Mode: Full-Time
- Assessment: Combination of classroom exams, community project evaluations, practical demonstrations, and fieldwork reports.
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum of O-Level / 10+2 (High School) or equivalent qualification.
- Strong interest in community service and public health.
- Must be physically and emotionally fit to work in field environments.
Award
Upon successful completion, students are awarded a Certificate in Community Health Assistance (CHA) from KAIVE, qualifying them to work as trained frontline health workers or to pursue advanced studies in nursing, midwifery, or public health.