Objectives: is to determine the health workers' perceived competence in the diagnosis and management of PTSD Methods: focus group discussion was employed with health workers working with the internally displaced persons in Plateau state Nigeria. Results: health workers in Plateau state lacked full competence in the diagnosis and management of post traumatic stress disorder. Furthermore, they are partially competence in the basic life support skills as well as the referral of cases of PTSD. Conclusion: health workers need more knowledge and training on the management of post traumatic stress disorders.