We are currently accepting applications for ECSACONM Fellowship Programmes in Critical Care, Chronic Disease Management, Midwifery, and Neonatal Care from Kenya, Rwanda, Mauritius, Eswatini, Seychelles, and Malawi specifically tailored for registered nurses and midwives only.
Kindly take the time to familiarize yourself with our Fellowship Programmes by downloading and reviewing
the Training prospectus.
Please ensure that all required attachments are in hand before starting your application.
For any inquiries, please reach out to us at info@ecsacon.org.
Programme Description: This is a competency based applied learning consisting of a foundational year and residency (practicum/attachment) which is the second year of clinical mentorship (internship).
Level: equivalent to Masters
Admission Requirements:
❖ be a Member of ECSACONM
❖ be a holder of Bachelor of Science Degree in Midwifery/Bachelor Degree in Nursing Science or equivalent
❖ possess a valid practicing license and be in good standing with the regulatory body
❖have completed a minimum of two years in clinical practice
Program duration:
The fellowship program spans 24 months, divided into two halves: one year for theory and one year for practical experience. Students have up to 3 years to complete the program, with an initial 2-year timeline and the option for an additional year if needed.
Program Courses:
1. Introduction to Intensive Care Nursing
2. Advanced Applied Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
3. Theory and Practice in Advanced Critical Care Nursing I: Critical Care Systems
4. Theory and Practice in Advanced Critical Care Nursing II: Alterations in Body Systems
5. Theory and Practice in Advanced Critical Care Nursing III: Provide Nursing Care at ICU
6. Evidence Based Practice and advanced Research I: Review of Research Process
7. Communication in Intensive Care Unit
8. Management of the Intensive Care Units
9. Advanced Evidence Based Practice
10. Clinical Practice
11. Quality Improvement Project and Report writing
Course Delivery
❖ First Year Course delivery is via e-LMS The Guild Learning Centre
❖ During the second year of fellowship learning will mostly take place at the accredited health Facility
Programme Description: This is a competency based applied learning consisting of a foundational year and residency (practicum/attachment) which is the second year of clinical mentorship (internship).
Level: equivalent to Masters
Admission Requirements:
❖ be a Member of ECSACONM
❖ be a holder of Bachelor of Science Degree in Midwifery/Bachelor Degree in Nursing Science with a major in Maternal and Child Health and Midwifery or equivalent.
❖ possess a valid practicing license and be in good standing with the regulatory body
❖ have completed a minimum of two years clinical practice as a midwife.
Program duration:
The fellowship program spans 24 months, divided into two halves: one year for theory and one year for practical experience. Students have up to 3 years to complete the program, with an initial 2-year timeline and the option for an additional year if needed.
Program Courses:
1. Professionalism and Midwifery Trends
2. Health Assessment, Investigations and Diagnostics Trends
3. Applied Anatomy and Physiology
4. Normal Midwifery Sciences
5. Health Quality Improvement, Epidemiology and Community Health
6. Applied Pharmacology and therapeutics
7. Abnormal Midwifery Science
8. Health and Psychosocial Issues
9. Clinical Practice
10. Quality Improvement Project and Report writing
Course Delivery
❖ First Year Course delivery is via e-LMS The Guild Learning Centre
❖ During the second year of fellowship learning will mostly take place at the accredited health Facility
Programme Description: This is a competency based applied learning consisting of a foundational year and residency (practicum/attachment) which is the second year of clinical mentorship (internship).
Level: equivalent to Masters
Admission Requirements:
❖ be a Member of ECSACONM
❖ be a holder of Bachelor of Science Degree in Midwifery/Bachelor Degree in Nursing Science or equivalent.
❖ possess a valid practising licence and be in good standing with the regulatory body
❖ have completed a minimum of two years clinical practice as a nurse/midwife.
Program duration:
The fellowship program spans 24 months, divided into two halves: one year for theory and one year for practical experience. Students have up to 3 years to complete the program, with an initial 2-year timeline and the option for an additional year if needed.
Program Courses:
1. Health Assessment, Investigations and Diagnostics
2. Applied Pathophysiology in context
3. Applied Pharmacology and Therapeutics
4. Clinical Practice Development
5. CDM – Hypertension
6. CDM – Congestive Heart Disease
7. CDM – Diabetes mellitus
8. CDM – Cervical cancer
9. CDM – Breast cancer
10. CDM – Prostate cancer
11. CDM – Rheumatoid arthritis
12. CDM – Osteo- arthritis
13. Practicum – Nursing Speciality Practice
14. Practicum Quality Improvement Project and Report writing
Course Delivery
❖ First Year Course delivery is via e-LMS The Guild Learning Centre
❖ During the second year of fellowship learning will mostly take place at the accredited health Facility
Programme Description: This is a competency based applied learning consisting of a foundational year and residency (practicum/attachment) which is the second year of clinical mentorship (internship).
Level: equivalent to
- Masters and
- Post Basic Diploma
Admission Requirements:
❖ be a Member of ECSACONM
❖ be a holder of Bachelor of Science Degree in Midwifery/Bachelor Degree in Nursing Science or equivalent.
❖ possess a valid practising licence and be in good standing with the regulatory body
❖ have completed a minimum of two years clinical practice as a nurse/midwife.
Program duration:
The fellowship program spans 24 months, divided into two halves: one year for theory and one year for practical experience. Students have up to 3 years to complete the program, with an initial 2-year timeline and the option for an additional year if needed.
Program Courses:
1. Introduction to Intensive Care Nursing
2. Theory and Practice in Advanced Critical Care Nursing I: Critical Care Systems
3. Advanced Applied Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
4. Theory and Practice in Advanced Critical Care Nursing II: Alterations in Body Systems
5. Theory and Practice in Advanced Critical Care Nursing III: Provide Nursing Care at ICU
6. Evidence Based Practice and advanced Research I: Review of Research Process
7. Communication in Intensive Care Unit
8. Management of the Intensive Care Units
9. Advanced Evidence Based Practice
10. Clinical Practice
11. Quality Improvement Project and Report writing
Course Delivery
❖ First Year Course delivery is via e-LMS The Guild Learning Centre
❖ During the second year of fellowship learning will mostly take place at the accredited health Facility
Application Fee – USD 50
Tuition Fee (USD)
❖ Chronic Care Disease Management Fellowship- 2500*
❖ Training Fee – Critical Care Nursing Programme – 2500*
❖ Training Fee – Midwifery Fellowship Programme – 2500*
❖ Training Fee – Neonatal Care Fellowship Programme – 2500*
* The tuition fees can be paid in four instalment of six months ($ 625)
Examination and Graduation (USD)
❖ Fellowship Examination – 800
❖ Repeat Examination – 400
❖ Graduation – 200
NB:
❖ if your not member you will be required to register for membership and pay USD 50 (30 joining fee and 20 Annual subscription)
❖ if you are member but you have not paid annual subscriptions for 2023/2024, you will be required to pay along with application fee.
❖ Please be aware that scholarships will be provided to applicants based on availability. We also extend an invitation to individuals, organizations, or institutions interested in offering scholarships or providing support to contact the ECSACON Secretariat at info@ecsacon.org.
click Here to register/verify membership details
Click here to fill application form
before you start, insure that you have all necessary attachments are ready in pdf format, such as;
- letter of recommendation from the head of your current working department,
- valid practice license, and
- academic credentials.
It is important that these documents are provided in pdf format to ensure a smooth and efficient application process.
We look forward to reviewing your application and thank you for your interest in joining the ECSACONM Fellowship Programme.
VAKA Health Foundation, a renowned capacity-building social enterprise in Africa with its head office in Australia, offered 15 scholarships to nurses and midwives who are qualified to undertake ECSACONM Fellowship courses.
This scholarship aims to support qualified nurses and midwives pursuing ECSACONM Fellowship Programmes in Critical Care, Chronic Disease Management, and Midwifery.
This scholarship will cover the tuition fees for the respective specialties. It is designed to bridge gaps in healthcare, open new career pathways, and contribute to the growth and improvement of healthcare delivery across the ECSA region.
Eligible candidates can go through this detailed advertisement, complete application form provided and resubmit it by using this submission form
successful recipients will receive comprehensive financial support, covering the academic tuition fee as stipulated.
Apply now and be part of this transformative journey!