Vision statement:
Our vision is to make the DMCH a place of choice for all persons who seek to pursue midwifery or maternal and child health studies through excellent teaching, research, innovation and leadership. The Department will build a strong foundation to accommodate future programmes and innovations so as to promote maternal and child health in the country and beyond.
Mission statement:
The mission of the Department is to produce highly qualified and competent professional midwives who will possess the requisite knowledge, skills and attitude to be sensitive to the needs of the mother and the childbearing family, and work towards promoting maternal and neonatal health and to add to the midwifery body of knowledge through research.
History:
The Department of Maternal and Child Health (DMCH) was created in August 2015 as one of the foundational departments for the establishment of the School of Nursing and Midwifery (SoNM) within the College of Health and Allied Sciences. The Department has the mandate to spearhead the development of curricula, and running of midwifery programmes within the College.
Rationale for the Department
The DMCH was created to see to the development and running of midwifery/women’s health, and child health programmes as part of the SoNM’s vision to produce highly qualified nurses and midwives who will be well equipped and positioned to meet the changing health needs of society. Currently the Department is in the process of rolling out a BSc. in Midwifery programme. The programme shall have the following as entry requirements:
a. WASSCE Applicants
Applicants must have credits (WASSCE – C6; SSSCE –D) in all core subjects including; English, Mathematics and Integrated Science. In addition, candidates must have obtained a minimum of a credit in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Elective Mathematics.
b. Diploma Holders
Midwives with a good diploma (a minimum of second-class lower division or better) with at least three (3) years post-qualification working experience will be considered for admission into level 300 after successful interview. Candidates with diploma in General Nursing with at least three (3) years post-qualification working experience will be considered for admission into level 200 after successful interview.
c. Other professionals with Nursing Certificate (SRN) with the post basic midwifery certificate may be admitted into level 200 after passing an interview.
Core Values:
Goals
The goals of the Department shall be as follows:
To provide graduate and postgraduate programmes in midwifery/ maternal and child health that will be based on current best practices to stimulate critical thinking, good clinical judgment skills, and innovation in matters of maternal and child health.
To attract highly qualified, experienced and dedicated faculty who will support and promote the vision and mission of the Department.
Objectives
The objectives of the Department shall be as follows:
To train highly qualified midwives, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and attitude to provide comprehensive care for the childbearing woman and family
To produce competent midwifery workforce who will support the training of future generation of midwives both in the clinical and academic settings
To develop and maintain a strong research agenda in issues related to maternal and child health
To support and develop a strong maternal and child health (midwifery) and paediatric faculty base for the School, College and University at large.
Career Prospects for Students
The education students will receive will equip them to work in all areas where maternal and child health services are required within the country and beyond.
College/Faculty/School/Department:
Department of Maternal and Child Health