The Community Service unit at Hosanna Health Sciences College aims to connect academic learning with real-world health issues by offering sustainable, need-based services to nearby communities. This plan aligns with the college’s strategic plan (2018-2022 E.C.), national health priorities, and the college’s mission to promote health and well-being through education, research, and community engagement. The community service unit is among the main organized systems in Hosanna Health Sciences College.

Our Mission

Integrate and bridging academic learning with real-world community needs. It aims to prepare students as socially responsible professionals while simultaneously uplifting the communities they serve.

Our Vision

To become a center of excellence in providing quality community services and community-based education unit

Our Values

• Customer satisfaction
• Work effectiveness and efficiency
• Continuous professional development
• Sustained change and improvement
• Education and research quality
• Excellence in good governance
• Partnership and collaboration
• Rewarding achievements

Overall Goal of the plan

The primary goal of this plan is to improve the health and well-being of communities through sustainable, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive interventions delivered by students, staff, and partners.

Specific Objectives

1. Identify and map target areas for the community services in the region.
2. Strengthen preventive and promotive health services in the surrounding communities.
3. Build community capacity through training, awareness campaigns, and participatory projects.
4. Enhance student community-based learning through hands-on community service.
5. Establish partnerships with local governments and NGOs to implement sustainable health interventions.
6. Enhance the students’ community-based education through developmental team training programs
7. Monitor and evaluate the impact of community service programs for continuous improvement.

Warm Regards,

Likawunt Samuel(PhD.)

Community Service