About us
The
APFP builds paediatric clinical workforce, research and training capacity
across sub-Saharan Africa, by providing specialist training to African child
health professionals.
Training
is available in a wide range of paediatric (sub)specialties at three training
sites in South Africa: University of Cape Town, University of Kwazulu-Natal and Witwatersrand (See each university’s
website for available programmes and curricula).
Our focus
is to keep content aligned with local health priorities, and to retain
expertise in the continent, building a generation of African health leaders
with the power and commitment to transform child health on the African
continent.
Applications
may be made to the APFP for fully-funded, part-funded or self-funded
fellowships.
Applications
are open all year.
Eligibility Criteria
Medical doctor or Allied Health Professional
African citizen
Affiliation with a University Teaching/Government/
Public Hospital in Africa
Nomination for training with APFP by
appropriate leadership at home institution, on basis of strategic plans for
building its capacity.
Chosen specialty that is appropriate to the
context to which you will return
Leave of absence granted by home
institution and guarantee of employment upon return.
Proof of intention to return home to a post
upon completion of training
Demonstrated commitment to developing child
health in Africa
Demonstrated English proficiency at minimum
levels required by South African APFP centre of choice.
Application
checklist
Motivation
letter, including information about the current health care situation in your country/region; the needs of your hospital; how your training would meet these
needs; specific skills you would like to acquire.
Support
letter from HOD / local APFP programme lead explaining need for this capacity,
reason for selection of this candidate, and the plans for the candidate
post-training.
Named
supervisor who will support you during your training in South Africa, and to
implement your training once you return home.
Your supervisor will receive regular assessments of your progress. This
may be your HOD or an experienced clinical academic in your chosen field.
Current
Curriculum Vitae
Copy
of degree certificates and transcripts
Proof
of English proficiency if English is not your first/home/schooling language
[IELTS/ TOEFL/ Pearson
PTE report no more than 2 years old]
Valid
passport – copy of photo page
Reference
letter from selected supervisor / colleague – optional
Please note: If you were previously registered with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa(HPCSA), please contact the HPCSA on 012 338 9300 for information on registration.
Queries
may be addressed to apfp@uct.ac.za