The Department of Health and Social Care happily welcomes the newly admitted students into the 2023–2024 academic session for an exciting academic program in Health and Social Care. The department promises to provide a thorough and competitive care education so that, upon graduation, you will be able to care for people at different levels and categories with zest, compassion, and responsiveness.

The department intends to instill in you the value of being amaible and selfless when providing care and the cognate skills to manage human dynamics. 

We congratulate you all on taking this significant step in your lives. You have chosen the path that will shape your future and determine the kind of life you lead.

Make the most of this moment by using it to your advantage. 

Once more, welcome to this exciting academic adventure. 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Health and social care is a comprehensive approach to health care that acknowledges the complex social factors impacting health and well-being.

This field stands at the forefront of educating you with the information, skills, and practical experience required to provide essential trust and support services and high-quality, inclusive care to individuals, families, and communities.

This field focuses on the holistic care of individuals of varying stature and social class. 

It does so while taking into account their situations,health histories, and requirements. It goes beyond treating body illnesses and emphasizes emotional support, compassionate assistance, public inclusion, and empowerment. 

It equips every learner with theoretical knowledge and practical skills as they are needed to deliver safe, dignified, compassionate, and person-centered care for their employers.

THE MISSION. 

To produce Caregivers professionals dedicated to excellence and ethical practice in caregiving by offering exceptional education in health and social care that is based on real world experience and scientific research.

 THE VISION

To establish itself as a premier department that is acknowledged on a local , national, and worldwide level for its exceptional contribution to the field of health and social care studies…

HOD PROFILE

Ejimonu Ngozi Constance  is a Public Health educator with a degree(s) in health education. She has a bias for health intervention programs and capacity development for lifesaving skills, caregiving and safety education.

Ejimonu Constance is result-oriented individual who supports institutionalizing evidence-based  changes to enhance individuals health and education, especially for underprivileged and vulnerable people.

She is a member of the Nigerian Association of Health Educators (NAHE) and a Member of Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

1). Ph.D – Public Health Education (Health Promotion  and wellness option)  –  inview

2). M.Ed  – Occupational Health and Safety

3). B.Sc – Health Education

4). Diploma – Health and Safety

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

1). Issues in Health  and Disease Prevention

2). Health Promotion and Wellness

3). Safety Education and Caregiving skills

4). Research and Publication

5). Health Planning and Evaluation Programs.