UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Institute of Tropical & Infectious Diseases
(UNITID)
THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI HIV FELLOWSHIP
PROGRAMME
INTRODUCTION
The UoN HIV Fellowship is a competency based training program. A competency is defined as “a complex
combination of knowledge, skills and abilities demonstrated by an organization’s members that are critical to
the effective and efficient function of the organization.” The program is designed to creatively combine class
based training with experiential learning and mentorship.
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1) LONGTERM FELLOWSHIP
Purpose
The purpose of the Fellowship program is to build the capacity of public health professionals who can
provide evidence-based and effective public health leadership and management in the public and private
health sectors
Target
The Fellowship targets mid to senior level public health professionals in the public and private sector.
Course Duration
The course has a duration of 24 months (6 months class based training, 18 months experiential learning)
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Scholarship
Limited scholarships are currently available for those who qualify
Award
Candidates who successfully complete all courses and the project shall be awarded the HIV Fellowship of
the University of Nairobi (HIV Fell UoN).
SPECIALIZATIONS
The fellowship is divided into three tracks or areas of specialization.
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HIV Program Management
Health Informatics
Health Economics
HIV Program Management Track
Admission Requirements
Candidates eligible for admission into the HIV Program Management track shall have the following
qualifications:
i. Masters degree in Health or related social and biological sciences from the University of Nairobi.
ii. Any other equivalent qualification to the above from institutions recognized by the Senate of the
University of Nairobi.
HPM Competency Matrix
Domains/ Modules
Advocacy, Legal and Policy Issues in HIV
HIV Program Strategic Planning
Financial Management
Human Resource Management
HIV Logistics, Supplies & Procurement Management
Development and Implementation of HIV/AIDS
Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
HIV Laboratory & Quality Management
HIV Science & Epidemiology II
Total
Time
(Hrs)
30
30
30
30
30
30
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
30
60
270
Competencies and Skills
The competencies described below indicate what a HIV Program Management fellow should be able to do
after completing the training program.
A1 Integrate policies and goals from the international and national HIV/AIDS response into local
programming.
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
Plan, implement, monitor & evaluate innovative evidence-informed HIV/AIDS programs
Develop & implement supply chain management systems for essential commodities.
Mobilize and manage resources for efficient program development and management.
Describe the HIV Epidemic and Prevention strategies
Laboratory management and its application to HIV programs
Health Economics Track
Admission Requirements
Candidates eligible for admission into the Health Economics track shall have the following qualifications:
i. Masters Degree in Economics, health or related field from the University of Nairobi.
ii. Any other equivalent qualification to the above from institutions recognized by the Senate of the
University of Nairobi.
H.E Competency Matrix
Domains/ Modules
Economic Analysis.
Health Economic Evaluation
Monitoring and Evaluation in HealthCare
Health Care Planning.
Budgeting & MTEF for Health Program
Health Care Financing
Health Economics Research Methodology
Health Policy Analysis
Decision making in Health Programs
Health Sector Reforms & Decentralization.
Economics of Disease Burden
Total
Time
(Hrs)
30
30
30
20
20
20
40
20
20
20
20
270
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
Competencies and Skills
The competencies described below indicate what a Health Economics fellow should be able to do after
completing the training program
B1. Describe concepts and processes of health financing in HIV Programs
B2. Demonstrate proficiency in carrying out cost analysis of health programs
B3. Analyze and apply current models in health sector planning and reform
B4. Conduct health economic evaluations
B5. Utilize health economic evaluation data in decision making
B6. Conduct health research with aid of economic methodologies.
B7. Understand the macro and micro-economic indicators of the HIV and AIDS disease burden
Health Informatics Track
Admission Requirements
Candidates eligible for admission into the Health Informatics track shall have the following qualifications:
i. Masters Degree in Informatics, Information Systems, Computer Science, biostatistics and health or
related field from the University of Nairobi.
ii. Any other equivalent qualification to the above from institutions recognized by the Senate of the
University of Nairobi.
H.I Competency Matrix
Domains/modules
Health Information Systems Analysis and Design
Tools and Techniques for Health Data Analysis
Innovative ICT Applications in Healthcare
Information Systems Audit and Security
Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Informatics
M& E Applications to Health Systems
Total
Time
(Hrs)
60
60
60
30
30
30
270
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
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Competencies and Skills
The competencies described below indicate what a Health Informatics fellow should be able to do after
completing the training program.
F1. Plan integrated health information systems
F2. Analyze, design, implement, and evaluate health information systems
F3. Use health informatics tools to efficiently and accurately manage and process health data
F4. Evaluate informatics tools and systems
F5. Design and develop health databases that permit efficient and accurate analysis and mgt of health
data
F6. Utilize different methods for the analysis of health data
F7. Design innovative applications of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in health
F8. Demonstrate in depth knowledge of health information security issues and solutions
F9. Demonstrate in depth knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to the development and use of
Health information systems.
2) MEDIUM TERM FELLOWSHIP IN MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Purpose
The purpose of the Fellowship is to build institutional capacity through training individuals in Monitoring and
Evaluation (M&E)
Target
In-service professionals working in health-related programs
Course Duration
The course has a duration of 6 months (3 months class based training, 3 months experiential learning)
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Scholarship
Limited scholarships are currently available for those who qualify
Award
Candidates who successfully complete all courses and the project shall be awarded a medium term
fellowship of the University of Nairobi.
Admission Requirements
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Relevant Bachelors degree
Familiarity with the Kenya health care system and HIV/AIDS programs will be an added advantage.
Interest in applying M&E in health will be an added advantage
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