Situational Analysis of Post Basic Bachelorate Health Training Programs at Jimma University

Abstract

Abstract

Background :In a higher institution like Jimma university frequent revision of its programs is inevitable to meet its goal and keep up its standard nationally as well as globally.

Objective: This study is then intended to evaluate the teaching and learning situations of the four post basic BSc health programs in line with their curriculums, students performance and problems, and acceptance by the stakeholder.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted through structured questionnaires collected form 155 senior students, 44 instructors and 8 stakeholder, analyzed using basic statistical package.

Result: The result showed that, almost all (98%) of students and instructors suggested the programs to continue but with a significant revision of the curriculums. Both instructors and stakeholder found the students performance positive (at least satisfactory) 93% which went with the success rate 86% over the years 1995/96 to 1997/98. Students found earning situation difficult significantly (p<0.01) dominated by the health officers and nursing situations. Stakeholder are willing to accept graduates, more from health officers (46.3%).

Conclusion: Thus, from the study we see that programs are in good academic standard but essential for revision with appropriate materials and quality of staff. Though students are performing well and likely to be accepted by stakeholder, difficult situations must be alleviated. [Ethiop. J. Health Dev. 2002;16(2):217-224]