Affiliated to Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences andTechnology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum

(An Institute of National Importance under Govt. of India)

Master of Public Health (MPH)2019-2021

Indian Institute of Public Health-DelhiPublic Health Foundation of India (PHFI)

thAT A GLANCE (As on 30 September 2018)

IIPH-Delhi was established on 1st November, 2008 as a joint initiative of Government of NCT of Delhi and Public Health Foundation of India. It is a vibrant hub of public health education-research-practice-policy in North India.

2056eLEARNING GRADUATES

ACADEMIC PROGRAMSIndian Institute of Public Health-Delhi

On-campus Programs (4)

•/Public Health

• Integrated MSc & PhD in Clinical

Research

• Master of Public Health (MPH)

• Post Graduate Diploma in Public

Health Management (PGDPHM)

PhD (full time) in Health Sciences

FACULTY AT IIPH-DELHI

NAME DESIGNATION QUALIFICATIONS

Vice President - PHFI & Director–IIPH Delhi

MD (PreventiveMA (Sociology), MA (Public Administration) & MA (Economics)

and Social Medicine), PhD (Epidemiology),

Additional Professor MD (Community Medicine) & DNB (Maternal and Child Health)

Additional Professor MBBS & PhD (AIIMS)

Additional Professor PhD (Food & Nutrition), APD & AN (Australia)

Associate Professor PGDBM & MPH

Associate Professor PhD (Health Psychology), MPH, PGDH & FW & PGDHRM

Associate Professor PhD (Nutrition), Msc (Public Health)

Associate Professor MD (Community Medicine), MSc (Epidemiology), PhD (Epidemiology)

Associate Professor MBBS and MSc (Clinical Trials)

Associate Professor MA (Economics), PhD (Public Health Economics)

Associate Professor MD (Community Medicine)

Associate Professor MD (Community Medicine) & M. Med. (Clinical Epidemiology)

Associate Professor Msc (Statistics), MPS, PhD (Population Studies) & MPH (Biostatistics)

Associate Professor MD (Preventive & Social Medicine) & MSc (Public Health Research)

Prof. Sanjay Zodpey

Dr Sutapa B. Neogi

Dr Shifalika Goenka

Dr Suparna Ghosh Jerath

Mr Shomik Ray

Dr Rajesh Nair

Dr Jyoti Sharma

Dr Tanica Lyngdoh

Dr Niveditha Devasenapathy

Dr Anup Karan

Dr Habib Hasan Farooqui

Dr Himanshu Negandhi

Dr Ranjana Singh

Dr Preeti Negandhi

Mr Mathew Sunil George Assistant Professor PG Diploma in Systems Management & MPH

509ON CAMPUS GRADUATES

547JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

113RESEARCH PROJECTS

15ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

15CORE FACULTY

Indian Institute of Public H ealth - Delhi

eLearning Programs (11)

• ePost Graduate Program in Public Health Nutrition

• ePost Graduate Program in Epidemiology

• ePost Graduate Program in Management of Reproductive and Child Health Programmes

• ePost Graduate Program in Health Economics, Health Care Financing and Policy

• Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Nutrition-Afghanistan

• eCourse in STI & HIV/AIDS

• eCourse on Monitoring & Evaluation of Health Programs

• eCourse on GIS Application in Public Health

• eCourse on Public Health Development for ICDS officials

• Certificate Course in Clinical Research Methods for DNB Students

• eCourse in Research Ethics

Master of Public Health ( MPH) program at IIP H-Delhi

BACKGROUND

The public health system in India can be strengthened through the presence of well-trained and competent public health professionals. Qualified public health professionals are a necessity to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Such an inter-disciplinary public health workforce can also advance the vision of Universal Health Care. The aim of our MPH program is to make public health education and research activities relevant to India in content and context, while attaining standards which are qualitatively comparable with the best in the world. The Indian Institute of Public Health-Delhi (IIPH-Delhi) is pleased to announce its call for applications, for the fourth batch of Master of Public Health being offered in the academic year July 2019 - June 2021, affiliated to Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) Trivandrum, an Institute of National Importance under Govt. of India.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

1. Prepare students in program organization and management, problem solving, and critical thinking in the public health domain

2. Prepare students to undertake public health research in Institutional and field setting

3. Prepare students to work in socially, culturally and economically diverse populations by being attentive to needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups and well versed with existing health system

4. Promote qualities of leadership and effective use of communication skills for health advocacy among students

5. Prepare students for teaching /training posts in public health Institutions

COURSE FEESTuition Fee*

• For Indian and South Asian Nationals: The annual tuition fee for the students admitted in academic year 2019-20 is INR 1.80 Lakhs per student per academic year. (The total fee for the two year program is Rs. 3,60,000/- which includes Rs. 10,000/- admission fees and Rs. 10,000/- examination fees)

• For International Candidates: The annual tuition fee for the students admitted in academic year 2019-20 is 5,500 USD per student per academic year.

This does not include hostel fee, cost of books, stationery, certificates, food, field trips, dissertation, convocation etc.*

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSIONMedical graduates (MBBS), Dental graduates (BDS), Graduates of AYUSH [Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences (BNYS), Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery (BUMS), Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS), Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)], B Tech or BE (Any Branch) and graduates of four-year degree programs in Veterinary Sciences, Nursing sciences, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, or students with a postgraduate degree in Statistics/ Biostatistics, Demography, Population Studies, Nutrition, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Anthropology, Social Work, Management or Law may apply. Work experience in a health- related field is desirable.

SCHOLARSHIPS

www.phfi.org

Limited number of scholarships for MPH students may be awarded to the deserving and meritorious candidates, subject to availability of funds. Please visit PHFI website,

for more details on scholarships.

UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE MPH PROGRAM PLACEMENT CELL

The placement cell at IIPH-Delhi supports the placement process by identifying relevant career opportunities for those who are seeking placement assistance.

Since inception, the institute has placed 93% of its graduates from all its programs.

• Inter-disciplinary approach

• Competency driven curriculum

• Linkages with public health practice

• Emphasis on problem solving, case based learning

• Use of innovative pedagogy

• Focus on transformative learning

PROGRAM DURATION

The program is divided in four semesters over a period of two years. Students must complete 60 credits to graduate.

ADMISSION AND SELECTION

Number of seats: 50

Application would be screened based on eligibility criteria. Eligible applicants would then go through a selection process, which includes a written test and an interview.

Reservation of seats in admissions will be as per Government of India policy as applicable from time to time. If suitable candidates are not available under the reserved category, the seats will be filled by general category candidates.

COURSE CONTENTS

• Introduction to Public Health

• Epidemiology

• Biostatistics and Data Management

• Social and Behavioural Sciences in Health

• Environmental (incorporating Climate Change) and Occupational Health

• Health Policy & Management

• Research Methods

• Demography

• Seminar on National Health Programmes

• Global Health

• Leadership, Communication and Training Skills

• Reproductive and Child Health

• Urban Health

• Public Health Nutrition

• Communicable Diseases including Surveillance

• Non Communicable Diseases including Mental Health

• Seminars on Gender, Vulnerable Population, Emerging issues

• Disaster Preparedness & Management

• Monitoring & Evaluation (including RHIS)

• Public Health Ethics and Laws

• Scientific Writing

TRACKS*• Health Economics, Financing and Policy

• Health Systems with focus on Monitoring and Evaluation

• Public Health Research

• Global Health

• Environmental (incorporating Climate Change) and Occupational Health

* 2-3 tracks will be offered based on the interest of students. The decision of which track is to be offered in a particular academic year will be the prerogative of IIPH-Delhi.

AWARD OF DEGREE

The degree will be awarded to successful graduates by Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum (An Institute of National Importance under Govt. of India).

ABOUT PHFI

PHFI is a public-private initiative that collaboratively evolved through consultations with multiple constituencies, including Indian and international academia, state and central governments, multi-and bi-lateral agencies, and civil society groups. PHFI aims to address the limited Institutional capacity in India for training, research, and policy development in the area of public health through establishment of Indian Institutes of Public Health across the country. Structured as an independent foundation, PHFI adopts a broad, integrative approach to public health, tailoring its endeavours to Indian conditions and bearing relevance to countries facing similar challenges and concerns.

For more information about the program and to download the program brochure and application form, visit:

Please apply on-line/send your filled application form to the address given below:

Assistant Manager-Academic ProgramsIndian Institute of Public Health-Delhi

Public Health Foundation of IndiaPlot No. 47, Sector- 44, Institutional Area, Gurgaon-122003 (India)Tel.: +91-124- 4722900, +91-7042073761, Fax: +91-124- 4722901E-mail: URL:

www.phfi.org

acad@phfi.org, www.phfi.org