02/12/2015
It is my pleasure to invite you to attend our FREE information sessions in
Nigeria this December and begin your career in the health sector.
Our Consultant in Nigeria, Mr Richard Akinwale (08148338392, 08111110835)
will be on hand to accept new applications for February 2016 intake into
our 6 months community Health Workers Program plus Internship at
Healthnicon Nursing School, South Africa.. More details below:
EVENT 1>>
LOCATION: LEKKI, Lagos State
DATE: Friday, 11th December 2015
VENUE: Plot 23, Otunba Adeleke Adeshina off, Almiralty way Lekki Phase1
TIME: 10am-4pm
EVENT 2>>
LOCATION: Maryland, Lagos State
DATE: Saturday, 12th December 2015
VENUE: Nesburg Hall, 14, Adedotun Dina Crescent, Maryland.
TIME: 9am-4pm
To attend this event, SMS your name, email, location and phone number to
08148338392.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM IN SOUTH AFRICA
The community health worker serves as a bridge between the community and
the health care, government and social service systems. Community health
workers build individual and community capacity by increasing health
knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as
outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support and
advocacy. A certificate as a qualified Health Worker will be issued to
candidates who successfully complete the course.
Accreditation: This program is accredited by the South African Nursing
Council (SANC).
Duration: 6 months (3 months Classwork + 3 months internship)
Intakes: February, May, August and November every year.
(February 2016 admission in progress)
BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAM
– A South African Nursing Council (SANC) approved and internationally
accepted program.
– Aims at improving accessibility to community and private health care.
– Training period is short with internship and job placement opportunities.
– Lifelong skills acquired course and can enable you to migrate smoothly
– Empowers you to conduct specialised primary health care tasks such as
counselling ,health education awareness, preventive care , palliative care
and community based home care ,frail care , referral, community researcher
, community advocate, health promoter ,health coordinator ,community
outreach, identify health care resources.
Who Should Enroll?
– All healthcare professionals.
– Nurses.
– People who want a career in the health sector.
– People who work with NGO/Government Health agencies.
– Secondary school leavers or graduates.
– Care givers. etc
Internship:
This program consists of 3 months classwork and 3 months internship.
Clinical placement will be done by Healthnicon at Residential facilities
for elderly persons and other Healthcare facilities. Practical Experience
are done without any remuneration.
After the Program?
There are several opportunities for students who successfully complete
this program.
1. Job Placement: After successful completion of the program, students can
go directly into the labour market as there are several career
opportunities for community health workers. This certificate can be used
to work anywhere in the world (USA, UK, Canada, Australia, South Africa,
Nigeria, Europe etc) as a certified community health worker.
2. Further Studies: Students will have the opportunity to continue into
the Diploma or Degree nursing program in South Africa or any other country
of choice. You may also apply for the formal nursing programs at
Healthnicon Nursing School after you have completed your Community Health
Worker Short Course or the following short courses: AUXILIARY NURSING
PROGRAM, GERIATRIC SHORT COURSE, ORTHOPAEDIC SHORT COURSE, PAEDRIATRIC
SHORT COURSE.
Thank you
Kehinde Olorunfemi
Lead Consultant for Nigeria,
Healthnicon Nursing College,
South Africa
Mobile: +27788241374
E-mail: kenny.o@valuemedic.org
