Team Training Program (TTP)
This CBE strategy is solely devoted to the students in college of public health and medical sciences. The teaming of students simulates the work structure of the health cents in Ethiopia. A mix of health professionals is forming a team and each health professional has a role to contribute in health center activity. Graduating students from different health categories of college of public health and medical sciences are posted as a team. The team consisting of 20 -30 students are assigned in eight different health centers and hospitals. Each team elects a team leader and secretary that facilitate the team work and document the notable activities done by the team. The program aims to enable students to work as members of a health team in solving community health problems by applying the knowledge and skills of one’s profession and integrating these with the knowledge and skills of other members of the team. It also helps students to familiarize themselves to the primary health care units. Currently the university deploys the students in eight health centers in the four Woredas / districts, which is approximately 50 kilometers away from JU main campus. TTP covers more than 57% of the population of the Jimma Zone. The expansion of health programs and the increase in the number of students could lead to increase in the coverage of the community through TTP program.
Goal of TTP program
Produce competent and socially responsible health professionals who can live, learn and work in a team in the community
Objectives of TTP
- Learn tools how to identify and prioritize health problems, draw action plan and implement interventions and evaluate the program
- Provide health education and health services in the health centers and surrounding communities
- Develop the communication skill through interactive learning among team members, resident supervisors, supervisors and community
- Develop team spirit and create a solid foundation for their future work in a team
- Enrich sense of belongingness and develop positive attitude of graduates to work in a community where there is poor infrastructure