If you’re interested in advancing your career in the field of community health and want to advance your career, it’s time to apply for the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife is seeking applications for the Higher Diploma in Health and Community to be awarded for the 2025/2026 sessions. The program offers two routes to complete it within just one year (for students with higher-level qualifications) and for a two-year duration (for students who have completed the diploma or are CHEWs). Your graduation will earn you the Higher Diploma in Community Health, paving the way to more specialized roles.
Who Can Apply?
Basic Requirements (All Applicants)
- Five credits in English, mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics from WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB
- Credits may be derived from a maximum of two consecutive sessions
One-Year Programme
Perfect if you have one of the following:
- A First Degree or HND in Community Health Science, Health Education, or Public Health
- As a Chew and currently licensed in place and registered with the appropriate regulator
Two-Year Programme
Candidates who hold one of the following qualifications:
- A Diploma in Community Health, or
- A Certificate of CHEW with at minimum five years’ experience
- You must be licensed and registered by a professional board
Selection Process
Candidates will be screened.
- The test will be a written test held on Monday, 21st of July, 2025.
- An oral interview is scheduled for Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Make sure you bring your original certificates, a valid license, and two versions of your form slip on the day of your test.
How to Apply
- Go to the OAUTHC school of community health portal
- Fill in the online form, and then select the right track for your program.
- Pay a non-refundable 15,000 application fee using REMITA
- Print and submit the application form. The request slip
Application Deadline
Send in your completed forms by the 16th of July, Wednesday, 2025.
Support & Enquiries
- Call +234 815 209 2797 or +234 705 853 7022
- Email schoolofcommunityhealthobafemi@gmail.com
Feel free to reach out for help with the portal or application steps.
Conclusion
The OAUTHC Higher Diploma in Community Health gives an entry path that is flexible and is a highly valuable certification to advance your career in health. If you’re seeking to upgrade your capabilities or increase your credentials, the structured program will prepare you to take on more responsibilities in the field of community health. Apply now to be prepared to make a difference on September 25, 2025!
