HIV Programs Management Fellowships

The National HIV/AIDS Program in Kenya has made tremendous strides in the provision of high quality HIV prevention, care and treatment services.

The increased resources and rapid expansion of HIV and other health services has created a high demand for collaboration with the University of Washington (UW) through the support of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has established the HIV Programs Management Fellowship (HPM Fellowship).

The purpose of the HPM fellowship program is to build the capacity of public health professional who can provide evidence-based and effective public health leadership and management in the public and private health sectors.

The Fellowship targets mid to senior level public professionals in government and private sector.

Fellows will be selected on their potential for leadership and commitment to public health services in the public or private sector.

The HPM Fellowships will be awarded in three areas of specialization (Tracks):

HIV Program Management

Health Economics

Health Informatics.

At least three fellowships will be awarded in Track.

Fellows will undergo a 2-year full time non-degree competency based training program that will include professional enrichment through attachments in public and private health organizations/departments across the country, didactic, and web-based learning.

During the attachment, Fellowships will be funded to undertake a project designed to improve the efficiency of the host organization in health service delivery or management.

Fellows will receive a reasonable stipend to meet their living expenses.

Selection Criteria:

HIV Program Management Track:

A Master’s degree in Medicine, Public Health or related Social Sciences from a recognized University

Two (2) years progressively responsible mid-senior level work experience in HIV/AIDS in Kenya

Knowledge of the national HIV/AIDS response and HIV program management in Kenya

Must have leadership skills and demonstrated commitment to public health

Must have computer skills (Microsoft Office, Statistical Packages)

Health Informatics Track:

A Master’s degree in Informatics, Information Systems, and Computer Science, Statistics or other related field from a recognized University.

Two (2) years progressively responsible mid-senior level work experience in informatics

Familiarity with the Kenya health care system and HIV/AIDS programs

Professional experience in health informatics will be an added advantage

Must have leadership skills and demonstrated commitment to public health

Health Economics Track:

Masters degree in Economics, Health Economics or related field from a recognized university

Two (2) years progressively responsible mid-senior level work experience

Familiarity with the Kenya health care system and HIV/AIDS programs

Experience in applying economics in health will be an added advantage

Must have leadership skills and demonstrated commitment to public health.

Deadline: July 31,

For more information and application, visit: HIV Programs Management Fellowships Website

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