Imagine a health worker in a rural village — the first person families turn to for vaccination, maternal care, sanitation, or health awareness.
That’s exactly the role of a Multipurpose Health Worker (MPHW).
This certificate program trains students to become frontline healthcare professionals, working at the community level to promote health and prevent diseases.
Duration: 1 – 2 years (varies by institute)
Eligibility: 10th / 12th pass (Science preferred, but open for others in some institutes)
Training: Public Health + Basic Clinical Training + Community Outreach
Basics of Primary Healthcare & First Aid
Maternal & Child Health Services
Immunization Programs (Polio, Measles, etc.)
Disease Control & Epidemiology
Family Planning & Reproductive Health
Nutrition & Sanitation Awareness
Record Keeping & Health Surveys
After completing MPHW training, you can serve as:
Rural Health Worker
Community Health Assistant
Health Inspector / Sanitation Worker
Government Health Mission Staff (ASHA / Anganwadi support roles)
Work Areas:
π₯ Primary Health Centres (PHCs)
π NGOs & Health Missions
π« Schools & Rural Outreach Programs
π Vaccination / Public Health Campaigns
β Eligible for state/national health department jobs
β Pathway to Diploma in Public Health / Health Inspector Course
β Foundation for Bachelor in Public Health / Hospital Management
Govt. / NGO Jobs: βΉ2.5 – βΉ4 LPA
With Experience: βΉ4.5 – βΉ6 LPA
Additional incentives in public health missions
β¨ In short, the Certificate in Multipurpose Health Worker (MPHW) is not just a course, but a responsibility towards society — preparing you to be the first line of defense in community health care.