Diploma in Hospital Infection Prevention and Control
(Executive Weekend Cohort)

Introduction  

The One-Year Executive Weekend Diploma in Hospital Infection Prevention & Control (DHIPC) is designed for working healthcare professionals seeking advanced knowledge and practical skills in infection prevention and control. The program follows the same curriculum, standards, and assessment structure as the regular diploma program and is delivered in a flexible weekend format. This program prepares participants to lead, implement, and monitor effective IPC strategies in healthcare settings, ensuring patient safety and compliance with national and international standards.

Program Details

  • Duration: 1 Year (3 Semesters)
  • Mode: Hybrid / Online / IUHS-LMS
  • Classes: Saturday & Sunday
  • Class Timing: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  • Frequency: Two classes per week
  • Theory: 32 Weeks & Hands-on: 16 Weeks
  • Examinations: End of each semester

Teaching Methodologies

  • Online classes via Zoom.
  • Formal didactic Lectures including PPT, handouts, articles, videos, and others as needed.
  • Practical sessions.
  • Interactive workshops like group discussions on LMS.
  • Supervised field visits and hands-on training.
  • Assignments and project work.
  • Research and/or surveillance work.

Program Objectives

  • Strengthen core knowledge and practical skills in infection prevention and control.
  • Develop leadership and supervisory competencies in IPC programs.
  • Promote evidence-based practices to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
  • Build capacity for safe healthcare environments and improved patient outcomes.

Scope of Practice

  • Healthcare workers provide safe care to patients.
  • Control healthcare-associated infections and outbreaks.
  • Risk assessment.

Course Organizers

Dr. Samreen Sarfaraz

ID Department HOD & IC Services Chair, IHHN

Ms. Arifa Khatoon

Assistant Professor, IUHS

Ms. Shabnam Bilal

Manager infection control, IUHS

Mr. Farhan Zaffar

Deputy Manager Infection Control Department, IHHN & IUHS

For More Information

Infection Control Department

E-mail: [email protected]

Contact Number: +92 301 1168217

Ext: 2304, 2303

Eligibility Criteria

  • MBBS / BDS
  • Microbiologists
  • Registered Nurses (RN) with Midwifery
  • Generic BSN
  • Minimum 2–3 years of clinical experience required

Qualification

MBBS, BDS, Microbiologist RN + Midwifery and Generic BSN

Documents Required

Professional Degree, CNIC, Valid License, Experience letter, N.O.C required for TIH candidates/employees

Key Dates

  • Admission Announcement: January 2026
  • Last Date of Application: February 15, 2026
  • Aptitude Test: February 27, 2026
  • Program Commencement: March 2026

Candidates who have passed a previous aptitude test in HIPC-009 may be eligible for direct enrollment new applicants must appear in the aptitude test.

FEE STRUCTURE
Registration Fee PKR 1,000 (Non-refundable)
Admission Fee PKR 7,000 (Non-refundable)
Course Fee PKR 93,000 (3 Semesters)
Per Semester Fee PKR 31,000 (Non-refundable)

The course consists of 12 modules, which are basic to advanced, consisting of:

Basic IC
Microbiology
Infectious Diseases
Advance IC
EPI Research
Biostatic
Administrative
For more information, download the course prospectus.