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Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowships 2025 at the University of Nairobi

The University of Nairobi, in collaboration with the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA), is pleased to announce the availability of up to three Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowship positions for 2025. These fellowships will provide the opportunity for early-career anaesthesiologists to gain invaluable hands-on experience in paediatric anaesthesia and surgical care.

Fellowship Overview

The Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowship positions are for a duration of 12 months, beginning in September/October 2025. The fellowship is designed for physician anaesthesiologists who are registered in their home countries and meet the eligibility requirements for registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council. The fellowship is based at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, with fellows rotating through other hospitals with active paediatric surgical programs. The program includes a robust teaching curriculum, featuring an online platform with facilitators from around the globe.

Funding and Support

Fellows will receive full funding to cover their tuition, accommodation, and living expenses during the program. The scholarships are intended to ease financial constraints and allow fellows to focus entirely on their professional development and education.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be physician anaesthesiologists who are registered doctors in their home countries.
Applicants must meet the registration requirements of the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
Preference will be given to early-career anaesthesiologists working in Kenya and other Central and Eastern African countries.
More experienced anaesthesiologists and applicants from other African countries are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants must be supported by their national anaesthesiology society (which must be a member of WFSA) and their head of department or hospital management.
Applicants must be returning to their home country to take up a recognized post after completing the fellowship.

Application Process via WFSA

To apply through the WFSA platform, visit the online application portal and select the "Fellowships" chapter and "Nairobi Paediatrics Fellowship 2025/2026" category. The following documents are required:

Updated CV with a recent photo and two referee names
Letter of recommendation from your national anaesthesiology society
Letter of recommendation from your head of department or hospital management
Medical degree and specialist anaesthesiology qualification copies
A copy of the passport's photograph page

The application deadline for WFSA is June 30, 2025.

Application Process via University of Nairobi

For the University of Nairobi application, you must submit the following:

An online application through the UoN portal
Certified copies of both your undergraduate medical degree and anaesthesia specialisation degree
Certified transcripts for both degrees
Verification of foreign degrees by the Kenya Commission for University Education
High school certificates, certified and verified
Certificate of good standing from the registering authority in your country
Police clearance certificate from your country of residence (before arrival)
Evidence of yellow fever and Hepatitis B vaccination

Important Notes:

All non-English documents must be officially translated into English.
Some regulatory requirements may involve additional costs, which the applicant will need to cover.

Selection Process and Deadlines

Applications will be reviewed by a panel of anaesthesiologists selected by WFSA, with successful applicants being notified in July 2025. Those selected must confirm their intention to take up the scholarship within two days of notification.

This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to advance your career in paediatric anaesthesia while making a significant impact on paediatric care in Africa. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your expertise and contribute to global health care advancements. Apply today!

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply