The West African College of Nursing (WACN), a specialized agency of the West African Health Organization (WAHO) – an International Health Organization with headquarters in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso wishes to advertise for qualified and interested nurses and midwives in both Anglophone and Francophone countries of the West African sub region to apply for the award of Fellowship of the College. 

 

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

Some of the objectives of the College are to:

- Promote excellence in nursing education – basic and post basic level and maintain the standard of nursing within the sub-region.

- Formulate and support nursing educational programmes.

- Contribute to the improvement of health care within the West African sub-region.

- Plan and implement continuing educational programmes for nursing personnel.

- Promote and encourage research in the field of nursing.

Motto: Unity, Knowledge and Service

 

Sub-Themes

001: Emerging Health Emergencies and Population Health

002: Protection of Healthcare workers during conflicts and insurgencies

003: Health workforce and task shifting 

004: Emerging health emergencies: infant and young child feeding

006: Sexual abuse related emergencies: Role of adolescent and sexuality care providers

007: Community and health workforce response to rape and gender based violence: A challenge in conflict situations

008: Private sector and health system financing for universal health coverage

009: Innovative healthcare approachs: Role of mobile solutions in universal health coverage

010: Primary healthcare (PHC): The Key to universal health coverage in the subregion

 

Programme Highlight

1. Opening Ceremony

2. Academic Procession

3. Plenary Session/Concurrent session 

4. Election

5. Faculty Meetings

6. Health outreach to internally displaced persons (IDP) camps

 

Date:

1st to 8th July 2017

 

Target Participants

All fellows, fellowship students, other nurses and midwives, student nurses and midwives, sister colleges and intersted members of the public.

 

Registration Fees:

All nurses & Midwives: US $150

Non Nurses: US $100

Banquet inclusive

 

Account Name: WACN-BGM

Account No: 3002203552

Bank Name: UBA Plc

 

Early registration is encouraged to facilitate accommodation arrangements

 

Participation attracts 3 CE units