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Cigma College of Allied Health Science

Public Health Administration

Bachelor in Public Health Administration

Duration: 4 Years

Mode of training: Offline Classroom Only

Eligibility: Plus Two - Any Stream

The field of public health administration concerns itself with the administration, leadership, and management of health care systems, such as hospitals, networks, and public health systems. A Bachelor of Public Health Administration (BPHA) graduate is a health care professional. Those with a BPHA degree can either be generalists, who hold responsibility for managing an entire facility, or specialists, who hold responsibility for managing the health administration of the public.

Why You Should Choose a Career in Public Health Administration(PHA)?

There are several important reasons why this is such a vital career:

  1. You will be able to complete a social mission and make a real difference in the world. Your decisions can lead to health improvements for millions of people every day. If you are interested in this field, it is likely that you feel socially responsible and genuinely care about the community's health outcomes.
  2. You have a significant number of career opportunities. The healthcare industry itself is the largest in our country, as well as the second largest employer. Eleven million individuals work in the industry at present, and almost every new job in the private sector that was developed over the past five years is related, in some way, to health care. Furthermore, you can work across different sectors and rural or urban communities.
  3. The earning potential is excellent. While it is likely that you have entered this field because you feel it is your social duty, the fact that you can earn a six-figure income is also a nice bonus.
  4. Your career will be very flexible because you can go in many different directions. You do not have to work specifically in health care management but in financial institutions, the pharmaceutical industry, federal agencies, long-term care facilities, NGOs, disaster relief agencies, and more. You will also have several strong transferable skills, meaning you can change jobs anytime.
  5. You will have far more opportunities to manage and to advance your career.
  6. Your role will be evident in the community, as well as being highly valued. Essentially, you will be a do-gooder, and the people on the receiving end will appreciate this.
  7. You will have the opportunity to improve continuously. Healthcare management is a fluid role, so you will constantly have to study to keep up-to-date with developments.
Types of Careers for a PHA Degree Holder

Once you hold an PHA graduation degree, you can enter the healthcare industry in various settings. Whatever role you choose, you will have the opportunity to drive positive change in the community that you serve. There are tens of thousands of organizations you can work for, both in this country and abroad, so it can be difficult to pinpoint an exact career.

That being said, some of the positions that may commonly offered include:

  • Working in supplies departments of consulting firms, pharmaceutical companies, disposable supplies, equipment manufacturers, healthcare IT companies
  • Working with federal, state, or local government agencies to drive new healthcare policies
  • Working for NGOs and non-profit organizations like the American Hospital Association or the Red Cross.

Those with PHA degrees are found anywhere from middle managers in small healthcare organizations to CEOs of large metropolitan hospitals. Usually, you will have to start from the bottom and work your way up to those positions. That being said, you should always be able to take on a leadership position.

What do Public Health Administrators Do?

Public health administrators have the opportunity to get involved with any of these ten essential services. In addition, aspiring professionals can tailor their careers to fit their interests and passions, taking on roles supporting the healthcare system across various functions.

Since the jobs obtained by public health administrators vary so greatly, few general responsibilities span all careers. However, Bauer identifies that most public health administrators will take on roles that require either working closely with people and communities or doing high-level analysis and research. For that reason, the most common skills among these professionals are collaboration, people management, and data analysis.

A career in Public Healthcare Administration

Are you interested in working in a field that improves the health and well-being of other people and communities? For example, would you like to promote national health schemes?

If yes, you should consider a career in public health administration.

Public health administration is the area that works towards the welfare of society, public health and well-being. Public health administrators deal with Community-wide disease prevention and health program promotion initiatives. In addition, they are involved in the administration and management of healthcare systems, such as hospitals, networks, and public health systems. The main aim is to reduce human suffering and help people thrive in a healthy environment.

Public health administrators work with non-government organizations, hospitals, the government, and pharmaceutical companies.

Example: Vaccination programmes, family planning, or preventive medicine are just a few examples of public health administration.

What are the roles and responsibilities of a Public Healthcare Administrator?
  • Create awareness and educate the public on health care and hygiene.
  • Promote and implement government healthcare schemes in society.
  • Involvement in policymaking and healthcare programs to prevent disease.
  • Ensure government compliance.
  • Manage fundraisers.
  • Hire and train people to implement a healthcare program.
  • Supervise the healthcare program
What are the key skills required for Public Healthcare Administration?
  • Social Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Coordination Skills
  • Program Management
  • Being a strong leader and manager
  • Holding business planning skills
  • Understanding quantitative and qualitative research methods
  • Standing behind the philosophy, mission, and values of the organization
  • Personal character
What are the common career opportunities in Public Healthcare Administration?
  • Health Program director
  • Health Program Manager
  • Public Project director
  • Public health advisor
  • Public health consultant
  • Public health policy analyst
  • Health Educator
  • Community Health Worker
  • Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
  • Emergency Management Directors
What is the salary and demand for a Public Healthcare Administrator?
  • Demand is High for Public Healthcare Administration.
  • Salary levels are Medium for Public Healthcare Administration. For fresher average salary is 3 to 4 Lacs.
  • The fee levels of the course are Medium. To pursue this course, students need to spend 3 to 5 Lakhs.
How to Start a Career in Public Health Administration

If you are interested in a career in public health administration, you have a range of degrees available, ranging from bachelor's to doctorate programs. You may also have the opportunity to choose a particular specialization. The first step, however, would be to obtain a bachelor's degree in public health. While there are specific bachelor's degrees in public health, many opt instead for a degree in a healthcare-related field, such as nursing, a business degree, or a degree in a field such as sociology or politics. If you want to be successful, opt for a program that requires an internship for completion, as this gives real-world experience in high demand in the professional world. Once you have completed your bachelor's degree, you can move on to gain some more experience in your chosen field. While some go straight from their bachelor's into a graduate degree, gaining professional experience will serve you very well. It will also ensure you better understand the course material during your graduate degree program. Try, as much as possible, to build on your managerial skills, be that in project management or by growing into managerial positions.

  • Finally, you can enrol in a graduate degree program in Public Health, Health Administration, or in Public Health Administration. This is also one of the reasons why it is so beneficial to gain some professional experience first, as it will tell you more about your likes and dislikes, as well as career aspirations.
Program of Study

When you decide that you are interested in the field of public health administration, your studies will start to focus on three principal areas. These are:

  1. Studying the theory, concepts, and skills of management. These include financial management, leadership, law, economics, quantitative methods, organizational behaviour, and planning.
  2. Studying the health care industry itself. These include areas such as health and human behaviour, epidemiology, and medical care organizations.
  3. Applying and integrating all materials obtained during the study, showing a greater understanding of management concepts and how these apply to public health administration. This is usually done through an exam, paper, or major project.

During your degree program, however, you should be able to receive guidance from a career counsellor to assist you in finding the job that suits you best.

What are the eligibility criteria for Bachelor in Public Health Administration?

Candidates for admission to the BPH course should have completed higher secondary level (10 +2) in any stream; preference shall be given to science stream students with physics, chemistry and biology as main subjects.

(Note: candidates from other than the science stream will undergo a bridge course of 2 months in college, where there will be no university exams for this)

Or

Candidates completing a three-year Diploma in Allied Health Sciences after 10th /SSLC

Or

Candidates completing two years Diploma in Allied Health Sciences after pre-university college (10+2)

Or

An equivalent course established under law is considered equivalent to that by RGUHS. Examples of Diploma courses that are eligible (not limited to the below list)

  • Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
  • Diploma in X-Ray Technology.
  • Diploma in Health Inspector.
  • Diploma in Medical Records Technology.
  • Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology.
  • Diploma in Dialysis Technology.
  • Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology.
  • Diploma in Dental Mechanics.
  • Diploma in Dental Hygiene
  • Diploma in Community Health

Candidate should have obtained a Minimum 45% mark in the qualifying examination. In the case of SC/ST candidates minimum of 35% marks.

Who Can Apply

Candidates for admission to the BPH course should have completed higher secondary level (10 +2) in any stream; preference shall be given to science stream students with physics, chemistry and biology as main subjects.

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