Mr. Robert Pomaleu

Head of Division

  

It is indeed my pleasure to welcome you to the School of Health Sciences at the University of Goroka (UOG). I would like to thank you for choosing UoG to study in one of our three programs – PVTE Health Education and Health Teaching and Midwifery. I hope you will achieve your goals by making good use of time to make the most out of it. Strive for excellence with a positive outlook and soar higher with Gods help. Best wishes

Brief history

The School of Health Science started in year 1987 with the pioneer program - Diploma in health education. Three (3) years later, the Diploma for health teaching was introduced. Bachelor of midwifery is our recent program introduced. The three programs are staffed by five lecturers of the health division. We are currently developing three (3) new programs and elevating existing Diploma Health Teaching to Bachelor level. Post Graduate Diploma in of Child Health Nursing, Diploma in Health Management and Diploma in Public Health. Our new program (Bachelor in Health Teaching) will commence starting in 2025.

Our Visions

To train, promote and save lives through quality and accessible training and education for all.

Mission Statements

The Division desires to provide high quality teaching and learning environment, safer and inclusive approaches in striving to meet contemporary education needs. We guide our students to maximize their potentials through various activities and collaborations with stakeholders. We use holistic approach with positive experience to maximize their values towards health care seekers and our students will receive great care and superior service at every opportunity.

Morals and Principles

• Treat each other with respect and dignity

• Respectful communication and respectful collegiality

• Promoting justice, fairness, and equity in workplace

• Believe in a community of diversity among our staff, recognizing and value each other’s ability

• Promote open communication

• Promote healthy, cleaner and safe work environment

• Promote team work, uphold work place ethics, just and fair practices

• Zero tolerance of substance abuse and all forms of violence

• Gender equality & gender responsiveness

• Stigma free, non - discriminatory practice

• Resilience and sensitivity to climate change

• Promote inclusive rights based approach to learning