Program Description:

Title: Paediatric Anaesthesia Scholarships at the University of Nairobi (2025/2026)

Application Deadline: 30 June 2025.

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Paediatric Anaesthesia Scholarships at the University of Nairobi (2025/2026) Overview

The University of Nairobi, in partnership with the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA), is offering up to three fully-funded 12-month Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowships starting September/October 2025. Fellows will be based at Kenyatta National Hospital and rotate through other hospitals with active paediatric surgical programs.

Paediatric Anaesthesia Scholarships at the University of Nairobi (2025/2026) Eligibility

• Physician anaesthesiologists registered as doctors/medical practitioners in their home country.

• Eligible for registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.

• Early-career anaesthesiologists from Kenya, Central, and Eastern Africa are preferred, but others across Africa are welcome to apply.

• Supported by their national anaesthesiology society (a WFSA member) and head of department/hospital management.

• Must return to their home country to a recognized post (preferably in a teaching hospital).

Paediatric Anaesthesia Scholarships at the University of Nairobi (2025/2026) Benefits

• Full funding covering tuition, accommodation, and living expenses.

• Robust didactic teaching program with access to an international online learning platform.

• Professional development and clinical training in paediatric anaesthesia.

Paediatric Anaesthesia Scholarships at the University of Nairobi (2025/2026) Application Requirements (via WFSA)

• Completed online application form through WFSA’s platform (Select Chapter ‘Fellowships’, Category ‘Nairobi Paediatrics Fellowship 2025/2026’).

• Curriculum vitae with a recent photo and names of two referees.

• Recommendation letter from the National Anaesthesiology Society.

• A recommendation letter from the head of the department or hospital management.

• Copy of medical degree.

• Copy of specialist anaesthesiology qualification.

• Copy of passport photo page.

Application Requirements (via University of Nairobi)

• Online application form (via UoN portal).

• Certified copies of medical and anaesthesia degrees and transcripts.

• Verification of foreign degrees and transcripts by the Kenya Commission for University Education.

• Certified high school certificates verified by the Kenya authorities.

• Certificate of good standing from the medical registration authority.

• Valid police clearance from the country of residence.

• Evidence of Yellow Fever and Hepatitis B vaccinations.

• Official English translations for any non-English documents.

Application Process

• Apply online via the WFSA platform by 30 June 2025.

• Apply separately via the University of Nairobi portal with all required documentation.

• Successful applicants will be notified in July 2025 and must confirm acceptance within 2 days of notification.