Public Health Doctoral Program

About the Program

The Public Health Science Doctoral Study Program (PSD-IKM) at Hasanuddin University is one of the 5 (five) Study Programs at the Faculty of Public Health at Hasanuddin University. The implementation of this study program is in accordance with the Decree of the Secretary General of the Minister of Research, Technology and Higher Education No. 151/KPT/1/2015 dated 4 December 2015 concerning Implementation of the Public Health Doctoral Program at Hasanuddin University Makassar. The formulation of PSD-IKM's vision is "To become a Center for the Development of Science and Technology for Public Health that is research-based and capable of competing globally for the benefit of the Indonesian Maritime Continent by 2025". As an effort to realize the vision, the mission of PSD-IKM Unhas for 2016-2025 was formulated as follows;

• Organizing doctoral education in the development of reliable and competitive science and technology in the field of public health science;
• Carrying out studies through lecturer and student research that can develop concepts, methods and strategies to solve public health problems;
• Carrying out systematic efforts through professional research-based community service programs;
• Implementing accountable, effective and efficient governance.

The objectives of PSD-IKM are formulated in accordance with the mission which describes the needs and standards of expected doctoral competency in the field of public health science. The expected competency standards for doctoral graduates are outlined in 4 objectives, namely;

• Produce doctors who master philosophy and theory to develop public health concepts in order to achieve key competencies;
• Produce research by lecturers and students who have an international reputation involving inter-multi-transdisciplinarity and are responsible for the research results;
• Produce research-based services to solve public health problems by involving cross-sectors;
• Produce a quality management system in faculty governance on an ongoing basis.

Areas of Specialization

The Unhas PSD-IKM curriculum structure has been adapted to the Indonesian National Qualifications Framework (KKNI). The doctoral program is at level 9.
The educational curriculum structure at PSD-IKM Unhas is designed to support the achievement of the stated competencies of public health doctoral graduates.
The curriculum at PSD IKM has been prepared, aiming at the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the study program. Likewise, curriculum reviews are reviewed periodically, in accordance with developments in new issues in public health science and community needs. Curriculum review at PSD IKM continuously involves stakeholders, and follows developments in public health science at the international level, namely determinants of health and health all policies as well as culture of health in the fifth wave of public health. For elective courses, individual/group student expectations/needs have been provided to support the completion of final assignments/dissertations.

The Public Health Doctoral study program has one concentration, namely Public Health Sciences. Through this study program students can master philosophy and theory to build public health concepts in order to achieve key competencies, produce research by lecturers and students who have an international reputation involving inter-multi-transdisciplinarity and are responsible for the results of their research as well as carrying out research-based service activities to solve problems. public health problems by involving cross-sectors to support the achievement of SDGs. PSD IKM students can enjoy the facilities prepared such as basic laboratory space for Public Health including a lab. biomedicine, lab.
epidemiology, lab. kesling, lab. kesker, lab. nutrition, lab. audio visual and lab.
Computer; Research laboratory space is like a lab. entomology (medical faculty);
Center for Scientific Information (PII); Educational administration space, general and financial administration and student affairs administration; Secretariat room for student activities (UKM); Classroom/tutorial block equipped with LCD projector, computer, air conditioning and whiteboard; Seminar and exam rooms, faculty and specialization leadership rooms and meeting rooms; And; Hotspot area/wireless, place of worship, parking facilities, bathrooms and reflection garden. These spaces are very adequate for ongoing academic interaction between the academic community. FKM also has a reading room, prayer room with graduate students, parking lot, reflection garden and sports field.

Learning Process

The learning process at PSD IKM applies case study methods and project-based methods supported by academic interactions that take place in a conducive manner and support the potential and abilities of PSD IKM students in contributing to the global development of science by actively participating in reputable publications and participating in various national seminars and conferences. and internationally which supports the development of public health science, such as holding seminars, symposiums, workshops, book reviews and public lectures from guest lecturers both from within and outside the country so as to produce adaptive graduate outcomes in the world of work. At PSD IKM there are opportunities for autonomous curriculum development at the study program level in accordance with applicable national regulations so that students always receive updated information. PSD IKM students also have the opportunity to take part in national and international training/workshops/seminars/conferences to increase students' capacity to produce internationally reputable research. What is interesting is that PSD IKM students are actively involved in inter-multi-transdisciplinary research activities and are responsible for the results of their research. PSD IKM students have the opportunity to take part in student exchange programs to support their potential and capacity, are also involved in student activities in developing soft skills, and play a role in student and community organizations.

Career Prospects

PSD IKM alumni have a great opportunity to have a good career path and occupy various strategic positions in fields related to education, research and research-based service in the government and private sectors. PSD IKM alumni have a great opportunity to be appointed as teaching staff who have career opportunities to become leaders in educational institutions such as deans, deputy deans and even university rectors. Career paths in local government, health service institutions, especially heads, secretaries in health services at provincial and district/city levels, leaders/managers in government and private hospitals, heads of health clinics in government institutions, researchers, project managers at NGOs and consultants. These career opportunities certainly match the profile of PSD IKM FKM Unhas graduates, namely Researcher, Communicator, Leader, Manager and Innovator.

In helping to absorb graduates into the world of work, the challenge of the Public Health Doctoral Study Program (PSD IKM) is to collaborate with various types of partners. This includes curriculum preparation in terms of content and learning methods, internships and research. Partners can be multinational companies, high-standard national companies, world-class non-profit organizations, and national and international government and private research institutions. This has implications for the need for a large and diverse network of lecturer partners in order to bridge study programs with these various partners. Currently, PSD-IKM is connected with various higher education institutions related to collaboration in implementing teaching staff education. Through the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government at both central and regional levels, various activities related to the tridharma of higher education are carried out. PSD IKM has a great opportunity to be connected with industry because the curriculum review has involved stakeholders to meet the demands and needs of stakeholders.
There are even opportunities for collaboration with foreign institutions to develop unstructured curricula (bench marking, etc.). Apart from that, the teaching staff of PSD IKM FKM Unhas actively collaborate with various government agencies and NGOs through research-based education, research and community service activities. Likewise with the placement of strategic positions and positions by PSD-IKM students and alumni in various government and private agencies such as universities, the Ministry of Health, BKKBN, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Defense, the industrial world, hospitals, health centers, health services and NGOs.