Overview
The goal of the programme is to provide learners with specialist-level knowledge and practical clinical skills essential to the practice of Paediatrics and Child Health.
The Master of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child in line with the philosophy of the University of Nairobi which is guided by the need to connect and inspire the Kenyan community, provide leadership and stewardship and give hope and faith to the Kenyan society. The program is designed to train academic and clinical leaders who will use international best practice with appropriate local adaptation in the field of paediatrics and child health to enhance human health.
The population of Kenya has increased significantly over the past 50 years, children below 14 years comprising 43% of 47.5 million, with consequent increased need for trained paediatricians. Currently there are 207 registered paediatricians in Kenya giving ratio of 1 paediatrician: 84,100 children – far below the World Health Organisation recommended ratio of 1:5000. Paediatricians are critical in broadly providing clinical care for medical conditions affecting neonates, infants, children and adolescents and are central in coordinating the care of various non-medical conditions. In addition they provide leadership in promotive health playing a key role in the establishment and running preventive programs. The University of Nairobi is Kenya’s main training institution for training paediatricians with over 80% of all paediatricians in Kenya having been trained by UoN.
Structure
Structure
The course will be predominantly clinical based competence training covered through various platforms including all or some of the following;
- Supervised clinical work, clinical teachings and tutorials, practical demonstrations, training in skills laboratory, call duties and case analysis.
- Journal clubs, case reports, seminars, and multimedia resources.
- Participatory and self-directed learning, assigned reading.
- Lectures, workshops, group discussions, conferences,
- Reflective learning - a log book, publication (case reports, journal article, developing learning materials/practice guidelines for other health professionals)
Mode of delivery
The primary mode of delivery will be blended learning with main mode being face to face with a few courses delivered by distance learning methods including e-learning.
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements:
Minimum Admission Requirements
Common regulations for the Master of Medicine Degree in the University of Nairobi shall apply. Candidates eligible for admission into the course shall fulfil the following conditions:
- Individuals eligible for admission into the programme shall in addition fulfil the following conditions:
- Be in possession of a medical degree e.g. MBChB from the University of Nairobi, or its equivalent from other institutions recognised by the University of Nairobi Senate.
- Possess evidence of registration or eligibility for licensing by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
- Have completed at least one year after completion of MB.ChB or its equivalent. These should include at least one year of internship in a medical institution recognised by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council and been registered as a Medical Officer in Kenya or country of origin for foreign students.
- Possess a certificate of good conduct from the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board or equivalent authority from the county of origin for foreign students.
- Pass a written and oral entry examination. Applicants from foreign countries who qualify for admission and who for reasons acceptable to the recruitment committee are unable to present themselves in-person for the interviews, shall undergo an oral examination or interview through available media such as video or skype, but may be exempted from requirements of written entry examination.
- If the language of instruction during the applicant’s undergraduate training was not in English, he/she must present a certificate of proficiency in English from an institution recognised by the University of Nairobi.
- Obtain a valid professional indemnity cover during the period of training.
Regulations for Credit Transfers
- A candidate may, on the recommendation of the School Board and Senate approval, be allowed to transfer up to a maximum of one third of the non-clinical taught course units offered in the programme. Clinical units are not transferable.
- Applicants seeking transfer of credits shall send a formal application to the Director, Board of Postgraduate studies through the Dean, School of Medicine giving proof and justification for the request and attaching evidence of credentials from the institution where the applicant earned the units.
- Applications for transfer of credits shall only be processed after payment of appropriate application fees.
- Applicants shall only be allowed to transfer a unit which is equivalent and/or at the same level with that offered by the University of Nairobi.
Application Information:
Applicant are required to register and apply online through the link below,
There is one intake per academic year in the month of September.
CONTACT OF SUPPORT PERSONS
Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
P.O.Box 19676 - 00202
TEL NO : 020 4915046
Email : dept-paediatrics@uonbi.ac.ke
Careers
Career Prospects
- Upon completion and registration with the relevant board students will become medical specialists in Paediatrics and Child Health
- Child Health program managers
- Paediatrics and Child Health trainers
- Researchers in Paediatrics and Child Health
Attachment Opportunities
Mbagathi Hospital - Dr.Beatrice Mutai as the Cordinator
AIC Kijabe Mission Hospital - Dr. Kumar as the Cordinator
Kisii Level V Hospital - Prof Ruth Nduati as the Cordinator
Notable Alumni
Fees and Funding
| MASTER OF MEDICINE IN PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH (H546/HPD6) - 3YEARS | |
| Year 1 | 2023.2024 |
| TUITION | 345,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 5,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 |
| CAUTION - (ONCE) | 5,000.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 |
| Totals | 382,000.00 |
| Year 2 | |
| TUITION | 300,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 5,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 |
| Totals | 332,000.00 |
| Year 3 | |
| TUITION | 300,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 5,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 |
| THESIS EXAMINATION | 30,000.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 |
| Totals | 362,000.00 |
| Grand totals | 1,076,000.00 |
