Faculty of Health Sciences
The Faculty of Health Sciences at Sahal University is committed to producing healthcare professionals who will improve public health standards across Somalia and East Africa. Through programs in public health, nutrition, nursing, and midwifery, we are shaping the future of healthcare in the region.
Message from the Dean
At Sahal University, we are dedicated to improving healthcare delivery and outcomes across Somalia and East Africa. Our health science programs provide students with the knowledge and clinical skills needed to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people in our communities.
Departments
Department of Public Health
Program Offered: BSc in Public Health
Description: Focuses on the key elements of public health, including disease prevention, health promotion, and policy development specific to the Somali and East African context.
Career Prospects: Public health officers, community health workers, and health policy advisors.
Competencies: Epidemiology, health promotion, policy development, and research.
Program Objectives: To prepare students for a career in public health, helping them address health challenges in their communities.
Department of Nutrition & Dietetics
Program Offered: BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics
Description: Equips students with the knowledge to address the nutritional needs of populations and promote healthier lifestyles in Somalia and East Africa.
Career Prospects: Nutritionists, dietitians, and public health nutrition experts.
Competencies: Nutritional assessment, diet planning, health education, and research.
Program Objectives: To prepare students to develop and implement nutrition programs that improve community health.
Department of Nursing
Program Offered: BSc in Nursing
Description: Prepares students for nursing roles in hospitals and clinics across Somalia and East Africa, focusing on compassionate care and advanced clinical practice.
Career Prospects: Registered nurses, nurse educators, and healthcare administrators.
Competencies: Patient care, nursing theory, clinical practice, and health assessment.
Program Objectives: To develop proficient nurses who can deliver high-quality care and improve health outcomes.
Department of Midwifery
Program Offered: BSc in Midwifery
Description: Trains students to provide expert care to mothers and newborns during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, addressing the maternal health needs of the region.
Career Prospects: Midwives, nurse-midwives, and maternal health advisors.
Competencies: Maternal care, newborn care, medical ethics, and patient advocacy.
Program Objectives: To provide students with the skills necessary to support mothers and newborns, ensuring safe and respectful care during pregnancy and childbirth.
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