From Family Health and Wellness Department of Kerala Government, SHSRC-Kerala have received the request to conduct a study on the potential employability of individuals completing a Diploma in Health Inspector (DHI) course. Government request for the Study was in the backdrop of multiple applications from self-financing institutions being received to initiate DHI course, the government deemed it imperative to perform a need assessment to determine the necessity of such a move. It was in this context the SHSRC-Kerala was entrusted to undertake a study to assess the potential for employability of graduates in Health Inspector courses in Kerala.

The main Objectives of the Study is to assess the current workforce of Junior Health Inspectors (JHIs), Health Inspectors (HIs) and Health Supervisors (HS) in term of strength, vacancy and demand in Kerala and To find out the projected vacancies in the next 3 years in Kerala. SHSRC Concluded the study In an ideal situation, that for the next three years, the net demand is rounded to 4253 which can be met by 7-8 batches of qualified persons. Considering a lag in the post creations and the number of institutes offering the DHI course is deemed to be sufficient and there is no urgent need to initiate more courses since such a move could potentially lead to an over-saturation of JHIs and HIs and affect the scope for employment. However, if the government is planning to increase the number of posts based on the population-based requirement in a step wise manner, the number of seats will have to be proportionately increased based on the quantum of creation od posts. The study discussions suggests that once more posts are created or more health centres are established to deliver primary care. priority should be given to applications from institutes in the Northern districts of Kerala such as Wayanad, Kannur and Kasargod since these districts currently don’t have any centres offering the DHI course.

The Diploma in Health Inspector (DHI) Course Assessment Study Report have submitted by SHSRC -Kerala to the Kerala Government Family Health and wellness center Department, Principal Secretary