The University of Ibadan In Collaboration with The Federal Ministry Of Health (FMOH) And The Federal Ministry of Agriculture And Rural Development (FMARD) Announces Admission Into The 2014 Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme For The Award Of

A. MPH In Field Epidemiology Practice,

B. MPH In Veterinary Epidemiology Practice and (c) MPH In Laboratory Epidemiology Practice

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 Practice, Veterinary Epidemiology Practice or Laboratory Epidemiology Practice.  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 Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Agriculture. The trainees provide epidemiological services to the FMOH, State Ministries of Health (SMOH), FMARD and the State Ministries of Agriculture and Rural Development (SMARD), during the training, through long-term field placements. The program is sponsored by the FMOH  and FMARD with the technical 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 public health and veterinary surveillance systems Strengthen laboratory capacity and participation in surveillance and field investigation 

• Strengthen the linkage between public health intervention programs

• 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, state and LGA levels.

A. Candidates interested in the MPH Field Epidemiology Practice course 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.

B Candidates interested in the Public Health Laboratory Epidemiology Practice 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

C. Candidates interested in the MPH Veterinary Epidemiology Practice Course should have at least a 

•  DVM degree with certification from Veterinary Council of Nigeria 

•  Two years working experience within the Ministries/Parastatal (with evidence of confirmation) 

• Recommendation from Ministry of Parastatal

Acceptability requirement:

• All candidates must satisfy the matriculation requirements of the University of Ibadan (including required credits in English 'O' level exams) as well as the other requirements of the postgraduate school. Candidates may check the University website for further details

• 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 will be available on the web state of te prograduate School, university o Ibadan (http://www.psh.ui.edu.ng) at a fee of N18 000.00 In addition, In addition, a fee of N 2500.00 will be charged for English proficiency test. Application procedure will open online as from the Tuesday 7th October, 2014. The deadline for submission of applications if Friday 7th November, 2014.

The completed form along with photocopies of relevant credentials, academic transcript and formal statement of at least 250 words explaining the applicant's educational and career objectives and how those objectives correspond with the NFELTP, and authorization/recommendation from the applicant employers should be submitted to the Secretary of the Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan. 

The PG School requires that all candidates for Masters and Diploma programmes TAKE and PASS the English Proficiency test organized by the PG School to be considered for admission. 

Direct questions to the 

Acting Head of Department & NFELTP Focal Person: 

Dr Olufunmilayo Fawole 

Tel: 08032180302 

E-mail: [email protected]

Examination and Interview Process 

Selected qualified candidates will be invited for an enrollment examination in November 2014. Successful candidates will be interviewed by the FELTP 

Selection Committee for final recommendation. 

Selection Committee for Sponsorship 

A formal selection committee will be constituted to select applicants for sponsorship and assure balance and equity in recruiting and selection procedures. The selection committee will consist of representatives from the following organizations: Federal Ministry of Health, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, African Field Epidemiology Network, University of Ibadan, Ahmadu Bello University-Zaria, and CDC 

Commencement of course Expected date of commencement will be as announced by the program