Postgraduate Diploma Disaster Preparedness and Management

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) are fundamental components of public health and development, critical for improving health outcomes and ensuring sustainable development. This postgraduate diploma program is designed to provide advanced knowledge and skills necessary to address WASH challenges and manage WASH programs effectively. The course covers a wide range of topics including WASH infrastructure, community engagement, policy frameworks, and emergency response.

Objectives

– Gain advanced understanding of WASH principles and practices

– Develop expertise in designing and managing WASH infrastructure projects

– Master effective strategies for promoting hygiene practices and behavior change

– Acquire in-depth knowledge in water resource management and sanitation technologies

– Explore the roles of international organizations and policies in WASH

– Analyze the dynamics of WASH in emergency and development contexts

– Develop advanced skills in using tools and technologies for WASH interventions

– Enhance abilities in monitoring and evaluating WASH programs

– Build capacity for strategic planning and policy development in WASH

– Understand the ethical considerations in WASH practices

Thematic Areas

1. Advanced Principles of WASH

   – Comprehensive overview of WASH concepts and frameworks

   – Historical perspectives and evolving practices

2. Designing and Managing WASH Infrastructure Projects

   – Planning and implementation of water supply systems

   – Sanitation infrastructure and waste management

3. Hygiene Promotion and Behavior Change

   – Strategies for effective hygiene education and behavior change

   – Community engagement and participatory approaches

4. Water Resource Management

   – Sustainable management of water resources

   – Techniques for water quality testing and treatment

5. Sanitation Technologies

   – Innovative sanitation solutions and technologies

   – Eco-friendly and sustainable sanitation practices

6. International Organizations and Policy Frameworks

   – Roles of the UN and other international bodies in promoting WASH

   – Analysis of global agreements and conventions

7. WASH in Emergency and Development Contexts

   – WASH interventions in humanitarian emergencies

   – Long-term development strategies for WASH

8. Tools and Technologies for WASH Interventions

   – GIS and remote sensing for WASH planning and monitoring

   – Mobile technologies for data collection and communication

9. Strategic Planning and Policy Development in WASH

    – Strategic planning for WASH initiatives

    – Policy development and advocacy for WASH

This postgraduate diploma is suitable for professionals working in or planning to enter the field of WASH, including staff of development agencies, NGOs, government bodies, and UN agencies.