Hello all - This training program may be of interest --- note US applicants also welcome. (I'm teaching the health informatics module for the current Afya Bora fellows - in February in Nairobi with a U. Nairobi faculty colleague from the School of Computing & Informatics). Please share with others. Best wishes Sherri ______________________________________ Sherrilynne Fuller, Ph.D. Professor Department of Biomedical Informatics School of Medicine and Department of Health Services (Adj) School of Public Health and Information School Co-Director, Center for Public Health Informatics University of Washington 35-4985 Seattle, Washington, 98195-4985 206-616-4575 206-491-6380 (Cell) 206-616-5149 (Fax) sfuller@uw.edu From: cfarmembers-bounces@mailman2.u.washington.edu [mailto:cfarmembers-bounces@mailman2.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Michelle J. Ward Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 12:39 PM To: cfarmailing@uw.edu; cfarmembers@uw.edu Subject: [CFAR Members] Open Applications for the Afya Bora Consortium Fellowship For your interest - From: ANGELA N. SHELTON Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 11:40 AM To: Daren Wade; Alex Phillips Cc: Michelle J. Ward; 'Angie Buck (ambuck@uw.edu)' Subject: *Open Applications for the Afya Bora Consortium Fellowship APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Afya Bora Consortium Fellowships in Global Health Leadership is now accepting applications for the 2013-2014 Fellowship year. There are 20 positions available for health professionals interested in a 12-month fellowship (starting June 2013) in one of our African partner countries (Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda). The Afya Bora Consortium is a partnership of 8 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 The purpose of the Afya Bora Fellowship is to provide trainees with a set of practical skills that will prepare them for leadership positions in government, non-government, and academic health institutions in developing countries. The 12 month training program has 2 components: 1) a 9-week Core Curriculum, plus 3 distance learning modules, and 2) two 4.5-month assignments to sites, such as Ministries of Health, NGOs, etc. in partner African countries. Eligibility: In order to be eligible to apply all applicants MUST meet the following criteria 1. Be a citizens of US, Kenya, Botswana, Uganda, or Tanzania AND 2. Meet ONE of the following education requirements a. Medical applicants need to have a M.D. or MBChB with a MMed, MPH or Masters degree in related field. b. Nursing applicants need to have a Masters degree in Nursing, Public Health or a related field (PhD preferred). c. Other Public Health professionals (those without a clinical degree) must have a PhD in Public Health or a related field Applications are due January 24, 2013. To APPLY or for more information visit our website at www.afyaboraconsortium.org