Deadline: December 15, 2015
Applications are invited for 2016/17 Afya Bora Fellowships. The Afya Bora Fellowship in Global Health Leadership works to fill an identified gap in training for African and U.S. health professionals. This innovative 12-month fellowship will prepare African and U.S. health professionals to lead and manage major health programs in African countries. The 12 month training program has 2 components: (1) A eight-week Core Curriculum, plus four distance learning modules (2)Two four-and-a-half month assignments to sites, such as Ministries of Health, NGOs, etc. in partner African countries.
There are 20 positions available for health professionals interested in a 12-month fellowship (starting July 2016) in one of the African partner countries (Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda).
The Afya Bora Consortium is a partnership of eight academic health centers, four in Africa and four in the United States. The four pairs are:
- University of Nairobi and the University of Washington
- University of Botswana and the University of Pennsylvania
- Makerere University and Johns Hopkins University
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences and the University of California, San Francisco
Eligibility
In order to be eligible to apply all applicants MUST meet the following criteria
- Be a citizens of US, Kenya, Botswana, Uganda, or Tanzania
and - Meet one of the following education requirements
- Medical applicants need to have a M.D. or MBChB with a MMed, MPH or Masters degree in related field.
- Nursing applicants need to have a Masters degree in Nursing, Public Health or a related field (PhD preferred), or substantial work experience.
- Other Public Health professionals (those without a clinical degree) must have an advanced degree in Public Health or a related field
Fellowship Support
African Trainees
- Airfare (home-Botswana- attachment sites – Kenya – attachment site- Uganda – home)
- Monthly stipend equivalent to $1500 per month
- Evacuation insurance if stationed outside home country
- Accommodations and per diem up if attending didactic sessions and meetings outside of home country
- Reimbursement for other selected fellowship-specific activities in Africa (i.e. travel to rural sites, visa, etc)
US Trainees
- Existing fellowship stipend
- Roundtrip airfare from home city- Africa
- Airfare within Africa to attachment site placement and modules
- Support request for an NIH loan repayment up to $35,000 for one year (eligible applicants are limited to postdocs)
- Reimbursement for other selected fellowship-specific activities in Africa (i.e. travel to rural sites, visa, etc)
OR
- Monthly stipend based on NRSA 2012 stipend levels (stipend cap is at 2 years post-doctoral level )
- Roundtrip airfare from home city-Africa
- Airfare within Africa to attachment site placement and modules
- Per diem when attending didactic sessions and meetings
- Housing allowance of up to $750 per month
- Support request for an NIH loan repayment up to $35,000 for one year (only postdoctoral applicants are eligible to apply)
- Reimbursement for other selected fellowship-specific activities in Africa (i.e. travel to rural sites, visa, etc)
How to Apply
A complete application includes
- Online Application for Training
- Institution Nomination Letters (at least 2)
- Institution Nomination Forms (at least 2 nominations)
- Curriculum Vitae
In order to complete the application process, complete the online application here and email or fax your curriculum vitae, 2 recommendation letters and 2 institutional nomination forms by December 1, 2015 to:
Angela Shelton, Program Manager
University of Washington
Fax: +1 (206) 543-4818
Email: [email protected]
For more information, visit AfyaBora Consortium or visit FAQs.
