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Introduction and Background

Kawempe Community School of Health Sciences (KACOSHES) is a Private Not-For-Profit (PNFP) Health Training Institution built on a Christian (Anglican) foundation. It is located in Lugoba Kawempe, Jinja- Kalori Road, Nabweru Division, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District. KACOSHES is a fully licensed Institution by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) and Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES). The Institution is under Community Hospital in Lugoba, Kawempe which is managed by Community Health Plan Uganda, a Private Not-For-Profit (PNFP) Organization registered by the NGO Board.

Kawempe Community School of Health Sciences started with Training of health practitioners in Diploma in Clinical Medicine (DCM) and Certificate in Pharmacy (CPH) and the institution expanded and now the following programs are offered at the institution;

  1. Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Community Health (DCM) 3 yrs
  2. Diploma in Pharmacy (PHA) 3 yrs
  3. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) 3 yrs
  4. Diploma in Nursing Extension (DNE) 1 ½ yrs
  5. Diploma in Midwifery Extension (DME) 1 ½ yrs
  6. Certificate in Pharmacy (CPH) 2 yrs

We also offer the following programs;

  1. Diploma Nursing Direct (DND) 3 yrs
  2. Diploma Midwifery Direct (DMD) 3 yrs
  3. Certificate in Nursing (CN) 2 ½ yrs
  4. Certificate in Midwifery (CM) 2 ½ yrs
  5. Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology (CLT) 2 yrs

Vision

Mission

To provide quality and evidence based culturally sensitive health care to promote the wellbeing of the individual, family, community, and the global society.

To contribute to the health of all individuals, families, communities through innovative and impactful health education, research, practice, and service.

Core Values

Goals

  • Trust in God
  • Professionalism
  • Excellence
  • Caring
  • Innovation  
  • Integrity
  • Teamwork
  • Accountability
  • Safety consciousness
  • Prepare highly educated and competent health workers ready to enter the workforce
  • Provide service to the profession and other communities of interest  
  • Be a role model of health worker values
  • Provide quality patient education

The Philosophy of Health Training

Kawempe Community School of Health Sciences is a strong health training institution that will enable health workers to;

  • Provide evidence-based practice to improve health care delivery to all human beings;
  • Promote life-long learning through continuing education;
  • Demonstrate professionalism in health practice; and
  • Provide culturally sensitive health care

Rationale for KACOSHES Programs

Currently in Uganda, the bulk of lower health care providers is at the certificate level. However, the complexity of the healthcare system in Uganda resulting from the trends in global health status calls for health workers trained at lower levels to upskill. These include among others global pandemics, advances in technology, policies, and structures of the health care system in Uganda. Therefore, the certificate health workers must upgrade to increase their levels of responsibility and accountability within the health care environment.   The Diplomas in different programs recognize previous learning and experience as an important aspect or component of health education in this academic progression pathway preparing the Post certificate – Diploma students who can provide direct patient care with minimal supervision in a variety of healthcare settings.  

Uniqueness of the graduate from Kawempe Community School of Health Sciences

Graduates of Kawempe Community School of Health Sciences will exhibit a God-fearing character while providing culturally sensitive health care to their clients. They will further be able to perform all the procedures expected of a diploma health worker providing curative, preventive, promotive and rehabilitative services, while exhibiting the appropriate soft skills.


CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

STUDENTS LEADERSHIP

TRANSPORT

We have a playground where our students go for co-curricular activities to participate in games like football, netball, etc. therefore we do not only nurture the mind but also the body by keeping it active and healthy.

At KACOSHES, we encourage students to take on different leadership positions in their students’ bodies and in so doing we mentor tomorrow’s leaders. These leaders contribute to the proper administration of the institution in many different ways.

We have a school bus amongst other vehicles which ease transportation of the students to their different destination especially during attachment programs including the school staff.

TEACHING RESOURCES:

Lecture Rooms: We have a number of lecture rooms tailored for students. Equipped with comfortable seating, whiteboards and projectors.



Skills Labs: Provide hands-on training in essential clinical skills, safe environment for practicing procedures under expert guidance.



Computer Lab: Our computers have up-to-date software that supports research, online learning and collaborative work with reliable internet and technical support.



Library: Provides students with quiet environment with essential academic resources, including textbooks, journals and reference materials both in print and electronic (E-Library).

Academic Program

We have well trained and quality full-time tutors who pass on the best skills to our students.  

We also have a team of non-teaching staff which helps in the day to day running of the school together with the technical team (tutors)

The school has a well-stocked library with a conducive reading environment for all library users and well-equipped computer laboratory through which our students get the necessary information, technology skills that are essential in today’s competitive world.

The school has skills laboratories that enable the students to learn hands on skills thereby providing all-rounded health care providers.

The school also has a close partnership with other facilities where students gain valuable clinical experience and also contribute to delivery of health care at the hospital facility. Additionally, our students also train at Community Hospital Lugoba which is our teaching hospital, thereby gaining more clinical skills.

List of placement sites

  • Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital
  • Kawempe National Referral Hospital
  • Wakiso District Local Government (All Health Center IVs in Wakiso District)
  • China-Uganda Friendship Hospital – Naguru
  • Nakaseke General Hospital
  • Kibuku Local Government (All Health Center IVs and Health Center IIIs in Kibuku District)
  • Mulago National Referral Hospital
  • Luwero General Hospital
  • Kiboga General Hospital
  • Mbale Regional Referral Hospital

STUDENTS’ POPULATION:

Our number has continuously increased. This has been as a result of good academic excellence and our committed team which runs the institution.