Ahmadu Bello University in collaboration withg Federal Ministry of Health and Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Announce the 2014 Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Tranining Program for the award of MPH in Field Epidemiology, MPH in Veterinary Epidemiology & MPH in Laboratory Epidemiology and Management

Introduction:

The Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program ( NFELTP) (www.nigeria-feltp.net) is a two year in service training program in field epidemiology or veterinary epidemiology or laboratory epidemiology and management. The NFELTP was created to serve as a long-term continuing program within the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH). It trains Field Epidemiologists, Public Health Laboratorians, and Veterinary Epidemiologists for leadership positions in various levels of both the FMOH and the FMARD. The trainees provide epidemiological services to the FMOH, FMARD, State Ministries of Health, and State Ministries of Agriculture and Rural Development during the training, through long-term field placements. The program is sponsored by the FMOH  and FMARD with the support of the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Program Objectives

To:  

• Strengthen capacity to respond to public health emergencies such as outbreaks, epidemics, natural disasters, and emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases

• Strenthen capacity for the coordination and priority health intervention programs

• Strengthen laboratory capacity and participation in surveillance and field investigation

• Strengthen the linkage between public health problems 

• Conduct research activities on priority public health problems

• Improve communications and networking within the country and throughout the region on public health issues

Eligibility

The NFELTP will focus on training persons who are or will become field epidemiology leaders at federal and state levels.Field epidemiology/public health candidates should have at least 

• MBBS/MBChB, BDS degrees with certification from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)

• Two years experience in a related government position (with evidence of comfirmation)

• Recommendation from the Head of Department/Ministry.

• Candidates working/willing to work in HIV/AIDS programme will have an added advantage.

• Credits in at least five O level subjects, including English and mathematics.

B. Those interested in the public health laboratory epidemiology and management course should have at least a 

• BSc degree (with a minimum of seconf class upper division in microbiology or relevant subjects.

• Registration and Licensing from relevant National council is an added advantage

• Have a minimum of two years experience in a government laboratory with evidence of confirmation). 

• Candidates working/willing to work in HIV/AIDs programme will have an added advantage

• Recommendation from the Head of Department/Ministry

• Credits in at least five O level subjects, including Englich and Mathematics

Those interested in the veterinary epidemiology will have at least a 

• DVM degree with certification from Veterinary council of Nigeria.

•  Two years prior experience within the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources or other relevant State Ministries/Parastatals (with evidence of confirmation)

• Recommendation from ministry or parastatal

• Credits in at least five O level subjects, including English and Mathematics

NB: Only candidates who meet all the above criteria with be contacted

Acceptability Requirement:

Individuals accepted to the NFELTP will be required to sign a contract commiting them to remain in government service for a minimum of five years following graduation

Application Procedure

The application procedures and form at a fee of N10 000.00 (and a bank charge of N500.00) will be available online as from the Tuesday 7th October, 2014. The deadline for submission of applications if Friday 7th November, 2014.

The form, which will be accessible through portal.abu.ng/pgform should be completed and submitted online.

All applicants are advised to read and follow the General Guidelines on the Application Process that has been provided on the portal. Theses guidelines provide important information about form completion and designated banks where payment can be made.

After submission, a confirmation message will be sent to the applicants email address and telephone.

Direct questions may be addressed to the University focal person: Prof Kabir Sabitu (ABU) on 08037037647, e-mail: [email protected]

Examination and Interview Process

Selected qualified candidates will be invited for an enrollment examination. Successful candidates will then be interviewed by the FELTP Selection Committee for final recommendation. During the interview, each candidate will be expected to appear with original copies of his/her relevant credenials. In addition, each candidates will be expected to submit his/her academic transcript, fromal statement of at least 250 words explaining the candidate's educational and career objectives and now these objectives correspond with NFELTP, authorization/recommendation from the applicant's employer, and photocopies of relevant credentials.

Selection Committee

A formal selection committee will be formed to select applications and assure balance and equity in recruitment and selection procedures. The selection committee will consist of representatives from the following organizations: Federal Ministry of Health, Federal Ministry of Health, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, African Field Epidemiology Network  (AFENET). Ahmadu Bello University-Zaria, University of Ibadan and CDC.

Commencement of course

Expecited date of commencement will be announced by program.