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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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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. 

  4. Current Curriculum Vitae

  5. Copy of degree certificates and transcripts

  6. Proof of English proficiency if English is not your first/home/schooling language [IELTS/ TOEFL/ Pearson PTE report no more than 2 years old]

  7. Valid passport – copy of photo page

  8. 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


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