One-Year Post Graduate Diploma Course in Hospital Administration

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Dear Friends

The Catholic Health Association of India (CHAI) and Loyola Academy,

Secunderabad, in association with a few leading hospitals, offer a One-Year

Postgraduate Diploma Course in Hospital Administration for the benefit of

hospitals and community healthcare institutions across the country. The course

has been designed and run with technical inputs from and guidance by a number of

leading hospital administrators. Participants from within India and overseas are

invited to join the course, which will be conducted at the CHAI campus in

Secunderabad.

The Catholic Health Association of India (CHAI) was established in 1943 and its

headquarters is at Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the largest

non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the health care sector in India. CHAI

is a network of over 3200 health care institutions that include big, medium and

small hospitals, health centres and diocesan social service societies. The

members of the association located in various parts of the country – urban,

semi-urban, rural and tribal settlements – are predominantly engaged in

providing curative care and extending health care facilities to the poor and the

marginalized. It is well known for its hospital and community-based healthcare

services as well as for its in-service management and leadership development

programmes. More details of CHAI can be obtained from the website:

www.chai-india.org

Loyola Academy, a Catholic Minority Institution established in 1976 and run by

the Jesuit Priests of the Order of the Society of Jesus, is one of the premier

educational institutions in Hyderabad. Loyola’s impeccable lineage includes

leading educational institutions of the country, viz XLRI, XIMB, XISS-Ranchi,

Loyola-Chennai, St. Xavier’s-Mumbai etc. The Academy, situated in Secunderabad,

is affiliated to the Osmania University and was granted autonomy in 1992 by the

University Grants Commisssion (U.G.C.). The Academy enjoys an ‘A’ Grade status

awarded by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). For more

details, please visit the website: www.loyolaacademy.com

Course Objectives

Providing a comprehensive understanding of the health care system and the role

of a hospital as a key sub-system of this vitally important sector

Imparting adequate knowledge of the interdisciplinary nature of hospital

administration and instilling insights into its various functional aspects

Helping students develop management skills to deal with various professional

groups, skilled and unskilled staff, patients and their families, and members of

the community

Giving training in efficient planning and management practices and thus

improving the standards of hospital administration

Providing a holistic approach to hospital management

Inculcating in students a keen desire and developing competencies for

improvement and innovation in hospital services

Eligibility

The course is open to graduates of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, social sciences,

and life sciences as well as to administrative staff of hospitals having a

graduate degree.

Age Limit

Candidates seeking admission to this course should be below 40 years.

Admission to the Course

Application form and prospectus can be had from CHAI Office on payment of Rs.

250 /- in cash or by crossed bank demand draft drawn in favour of CHAI,

Secunderabad. The filled-in application forms with all the necessary enclosures

and a registration fee of Rs. 250/- (nonrefundable) by crossed bank demand draft

drawn in favour of CHAI, Secunderabad, should be sent to CHAI office by May 30,

2007.

Admission Criteria

Admission to the course is based on:

Academic background and relevant experience

A write-up on the individual’s objectives in pursuing the course

Group discussion and personal interview

Academic Facilities

Classrooms with a seating capacity of 40, equipped with public address system

Computer with internet facility

Executive conference hall for management development programmes (MDPs)

Auditorium with a seating capacity of 150 persons

Facilities for sports/games

Students’ lounge with entertainment facilities

Library having about 5000 books and over 150 journals

Residential Facilities

Male participants are provided accommodation in the hostel situated on CHAI

campus. For women participants, it will be arranged at nearby convent hostels.

Course Structure

Duration of the course: 11 months

The course will run into three terms, each having duration of 11 weeks followed

by a week of Exams. Each class will be of 70 minutes’ duration. During the Term

I, the students will have practical training in hospitals two days a week of 3

credits value.

Total credits value: 60

Dates to Remember

Last date for issue of applications: May 15, 2007

Last date for submitting the application form: May 30, 2007

Commencement of the course: June18, 2007.

Conclusion of the Course: May 17, 2008

For enquires, applications and registration, contact:

Course Coordinator

The Catholic Health Association of India

157 / 6, Staff Road, Post Box No. 2126,

Gunrock Enclave, Secunderabad- 500 009.

Ph: 040-27898756 / 27848457/ 27841610

Fax: 040 – 27811982

Email: chai@...

Website: www.chai-india.org

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With warm regards

Josy Kadavil

Mr.Josy K.

Flat No:207, Chaithanya Towers

Near Krupa Anand Hall

West Marredpally, Secunderabad - 500 026

Andhra Pradesh, INDIA

Ph:91- 40 - 27804820 (Res.)

Mob:9849924820

Josy <josykadavil@...