From Hosmac and PESIT

Part-time PG diploma course in Hospital & Healthcare

Healthcare Experts Join Hands with Educational Specialists to Boost Healthcare Skill Development in India; Introduce Part Time Post Graduation Diploma Course in Hospital and Healthcare Management, in Bangalore
Hosmac Foundation, the CSR arm of Mumbai based Hosmac India Pvt Ltd, a leading company in hospital planning & management consultancy has joined hands with People’s Education Society Institute of Technology (PESIT), Bangalore, to introduce a part time Post Graduation Diploma course in Hospital & Healthcare Management.
According to a recent survey conducted by Hosmac to study the healthcare infrastructure across 5 zones in India, the Southern region has the highest hospitalization rate when compared to other states. It is projected that private sector will play a crucial role in the augmentation of healthcare infrastructure in India and large hospitals with 200 beds and above would do well in the South. However the survey revealed that quality was seen as a major concern by practicing doctors in this area.
 This PGDHHM course aims to prepare a cadre of competent, skilled & motivated professionals to take on managerial roles in the healthcare sector with special focus on hospital management. They would be trained to carry out high quality social research and need based intervention to contribute to knowledge production and evidence based health policy and programme planning. The students would also be trained for capacity building, documentation & dissemination of knowledge for wider use and also to be in the forefront of health related work in the country & beyond.
Benefits to students
  Working professionals can look for better prospective in their job profile.

• They can get job opportunities in any  healthcare organization
• At their existing office they can be recognized and promoted
• Students can venture into any stream of administration ranging from HR to Material, Financial to Planning, Strategy decisions, IT sector, Quality care, Accreditation and Insurance for Corporate/ Public / Private sector
• It would develop understanding of multidisciplinary and multidimensional nature of hospital management and healthcare administration and acquire basic insight into functional discipline.
• Students would learn to apply scientific management approach and managerial tools to improve managerial skills.
• It would develop strategic thinking and critical awareness of management style and constantly weigh its appropriateness to deal with various professional groups, skilled and unskilled staff, patients their families and members of the community.
• The students will be committed and sensitive to the need of patients as well as community
• The students would also learn to be cost conscious with commitment to keep service cost within the reach of the patients.

  Speaking of the programme, Dr Vivek Desai, Managing Director, Hosmac India Pvt Ltd said, “Today, in India is poised to become a global hub for healthcare services and many hospitals and pharmaceutical firms are looking for managers who have an in-depth understanding of Hospital & Healthcare management principles and healthcare delivery systems. Through this course we plan to meet the growing demand of the healthcare industry, thus to meet the requirement by 2012.”
 To be eligible for the programme, a  candidate must have a recognized bachelor’s degree in any of the following: MBBS, MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, B.Sc Nursing (Basic or Post basic) B. Pharm, B.Sc.in Allied Health, Sciences, (Medical and Para medical faculty), or any other graduation and with a minimum of three years of work experience in a Healthcare Institute.
The course would be for one year conducted at PESIT campus, Banashankari III Stage, Bangalore with two months of internship placement. Since the course is designed for working professionals the classes would be conducted between 5:3 and 8:30pm daily with special lecture on weekends. The total course fee would be about Rs. 85000/- and would include tuition, library, examination & internship placement fees.
The Indian hospital & healthcare industry has the potential to become a global hub for healthcare services. An increasing number of global players in healthcare are focusing on the Indian market. The healthcare industry is expected to grow rapidly over the next decade to reach Rs.4.9 trillion by 2012. The size of the Indian hospital industry is presently estimated at Rs.2.7 trillion. This industry is growing at an annual rate of 13%. According to a WHO report, India needs to add 80,000 hospital beds each year for the next five years to meet the demands of its growing population.
About Hosmac India Private Limited: Hosmac India Private Limited, with its head office in Mumbai is a pioneering name in hospital planning & management consultancy since 1996. The company’s area of expertise is spread across the following service offerings:

• Hosmac Projects - Build Services, Equipment Consultancy, Project Management Consultancy, Turnkey Design
• Hosmac Consulting Services - Management Consultancy, Public Health Consultancy

In a short span of 13 years, Hosmac has notched up an impressive string of more than 250 projects in India and abroad. The regional offices are located in Gurgaon, Kolkata, Guwahati, Patna and Bangalore, with an overseas office in Dubai.
Hosmac Foundation is an initiative of Hosmac India Pvt. Ltd. to disseminate and channelize knowledge of unexplored areas in the healthcare sector.
For more information on Hosmac log on to www.hosmac.com

About PESIT
An autonomous institute under Visveswaraya Technical University (VTU), Belgaum was started in 1988 as the first engineering college under the PES group of institutions. PESIT offers and facilitates academic excellence, leadership qualities, nurturing environment, and cutting-edge infrastructure. The thriving and vibrant campus life accommodates diverse and enthusiastic student community.
PESIT was South East Asia's first ISO 9001 certified institution. The institute caters to over 3000 students in 7 UG disciplines and 5 PG disciplines. PESIT is rated No.23rdin the country and No.1 in the state of Karnataka, by the prestigious Data Quest‐IDC survey (June 30, 2006 & 2007)