MINISTRY OF HEALTH
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2011/2012
1.0 Background
The Government of Uganda has received funding from the International Development Association (IDA) of
the World Bank to support the Uganda Health Systems Strengthening Project (UHSSP) of the Ministry of
Health. This five-year project is intended to contribute to the delivery of the Uganda National Minimum
Health Care Package (UNMHCP) to Ugandans.
The Ministry of Health intends to use a portion of the Credit to provide scholarships for pre and in-service
training at various levels (masters, bachelors, diploma & certificate) in accredited health training institutions
for the financial year 2011/2012. There are two (2) categories of scholarship schemes, namely; scholarships
for hard to reach/hard to stay districts, and scholarships for priority courses/disciplines as indicated below.
Please, clearly indicate which scholarship scheme is being applied for.
2.0 Scholarships for Hard to Reach/hard to stay Districts
The Hard to Reach/hard to stay Districts being targeted by this advert are; Kotido, Abim, Kaabong, Moroto,
Napak, Nakapiripit, Pader, Lamwo,Kitgum, Amuru, Nwoya,Gulu, Adjumani, Kalangala, Mukono including
Koome Islands, Buvuma, Bundibugyo, Ntoroko, Kisoro, Kanungu, Mayuge including Islands of Malongwe
Sub-County, Bukwo, Bugiri,Namayingo including Sigulu islands, Amolator, Amuria, Zombo, Nebbi,
Koboko, Buliisa, Katakwi, Kaberamaido, Yumbe, Moyo, Sembabule, Kabale, Rakai, Maracha, Isingiro,
Buyende, and Kiruhura.The scholarship is available for only those candidates wishing to pursue medical
related courses.
2.1 Eligibility Criteria
The applicants willing to apply for this scholarship should:
2.1.1 Be working in the hard to reach/underserved districts as outlined above.
2.1.2 Have been working for Government in a public health facility or Private Not for Profit (PNFP)
health facility not less than 2 years.
2.1.3 Be willing to be deployed in hard to reach areas after completion.
2.1.4 Be willing to sign a bonding agreement with the Government of Uganda (GoU) to work for a
period equivalent to the time spent on the course.
2.1.5 Be having an admission letter from a recognized national training institution at the time of award
of scholarship;
2.1.6 Candidates who are presently not working should be ready to be deployed to hard to reach/hard
to stay districts.
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3.0 Scholarships for Priority Courses/Disciplines
The Priority Disciplines/Courses to be considered under this scholarship scheme are as follows:
 Master of Medicine courses (Anaesthesia; Pathology, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Neuro –
surgery, ENT Surgery, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Oral Facial Maxilla Surgery, Urology,
Orthopaedic Surgery, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Cardiology, Gynecology, Obstetrics, and
Paediatrics).
 Bachelor, Diploma and Certificate Courses (Palliative Care, Biomedical Engineering/Techniques;
Medical Laboratory Techniques; Hematology, Dental Technologist, Clinical Pharmacy; Radiotherapy
techniques, Radiology Technologists and Radiotherapy technicians, Pharmacy technicians,
Midwifery, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy, Theatre Techniques, Counseling, Quality of care
and Emergency Medicine).
3.1 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants wishing to apply for this scholarship should:
3.1.1 Have been working for Government in a Public Health Facility or Private Not for Profit (PNFP)
health facility for not less than 2 years
3.1.2 Be willing to sign a bonding agreement with the Government of Uganda (GoU) to work
anywhere within the country for a period equivalent to that spent on the course.
3.1.3 Be having an admission letter from a recognized local training institution at the time of award of
scholarship
NOTE:
 The scholarships are available to Ugandan Nationals only
 An applicant should not be a beneficiary of another scholarship
 Only applicants working in upcountry and rural districts will be considered.
 Female candidates are encouraged to apply
 Serving Officers on the Government of Uganda public service payroll or those working with Private
Not for Profit (PNFP) Health Facilities should route their applications through their immediate
supervisors.
 Successful candidates will be required to apply for official study leave from their employers.
4.0 Application Process
Hand written or typed applications should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health for
attention of Procurement Specialist – UHSSP, room C101, MoH Headquarter, Kampala. The applications
can be delivered through the following means: hand delivery during working hours to Room C101; courier;
post (P. O. Box 7272, Kampala); and email (uhssp@health.go.ug) not later than Friday October 28, 2011.
For more information, contact Procurement Specialist-UHSSP on 0392 835623 OR Ag. Principal Health
Training Officer – MoH on 0414 235525.
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