Overview
PHILOSOPHY
A world-class Department of Public and Global Health committed to excellence in scholarly pursuit, scientific research, and service delivery.
RATIONALE
To provide quality public health education and training, research, and service delivery that embodies the aspirations of the Kenyan people and global community through the creation, preservation, integration, transmission, and utilization of public health knowledge.
OBJECTIVES
Overall objective:
To facilitate the strengthening of public health training, research capacity and provision of services to the local and international communities.
Specific objectives:
- To promote training of trans-disciplinary experts capable of meeting the emerging challenges in the field of public health in developing countries as well as promotion of health.
- To facilitate cross disciplinary research by experts from diverse backgrounds, thus creating an environment that appreciates strength and unity in diversity.
- To provide multidisciplinary services and consultancies to communities at local and international levels.
- To be the public health institution of choice for training and research to undergraduate, graduate health care providers and public health experts.
- To provide the forum for interrogating important current and emerging issues on national, regional and international public health.
Structure
The Department of Public and Global Health offers a PhD in Public Health by research/thesis as a three-year programme, with a rolling admission/ongoing enrollment throughout the year.
Structure Summary
- Provisional admission, Concept presentation and allocation of supervisor(s)
- Proposal writing and presentation
- Ethical approval, full registration and data collection
- Analysis and report writing
- Thesis presentation
Mode of Delivery
Proposal, progress report and thesis defense is done virtually and could also be presented face-to-face.
During the study period, a candidate participates in seminars, journal clubs and study fellowships.
PhD students, under the supervision of an academic staff and or an expert as a supervisor, carry out a research thesis project on a selected topic in Public Health. Research proposals shall be presented to the Departmental Postgraduate Committee, Faculty Postgraduate Committee and appropriate ethics committees as may be required by the Faculty.
Admission Requirements
The common regulations for Doctor of Philosophy Degree in all faculties of the University of Nairobi apply. Holders of any of the following degrees are eligible for admission into the programme:
a) Holder of a Bachelor's and Master's degree from the University of Nairobi; or
b) Holder of a Bachelor's and Master's degree or equivalent academic qualifications recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate as of comparable status;
c) Able to produce evidence to the satisfaction of Senate of his/her adequate background in the discipline and capacity to carry out research;
d) May be required to undergo an interview by the Department to determine suitability for registration;
e) A draft proposal of at least 15 pages submitted through online application system.
Application Procedure
To apply, please visit the online application portal
Intakes: Open
For Enquiries, kindly call +2540204915044; Contact person Kenneth Owuori
Email: dept-pgh@uonbi.ac.ke
Careers
The programme aims at producing specialists who will be able to provide leadership in community health at all levels. The emphasis is re-orientation from hospital clinical practice to community health practice, with special emphasis on the community. Graduates from this programme are expected to have acquired competence in the following;
- Academic health research, training and mentorship.
- Policy analysis and health services management.
- Evaluation of health projects and programmes.
- Provide strategic advisory services in health.
- Peer review and publication.
Prospects
Our graduands get to serve in the private sector, public sector and/or academia.
Attachment Opportunities
These include post-doctoral attachments with local and international partners.
Notable Alumni
1. Dr. Faith M. Thuita - Senior Lecturer, Dept of Public and Global Health
2. Dr. Richard Ayah - Public Health and Health Systems Specialist
3. Dr. Abigael Obura Awuor - Public Health Specialist (Nutrition and Aflatoxin) at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
4. Dr. Gilbert Koome Rothaa - Research and Policy Specialist, Technical support consultant Scaling up Nutrition Movement (SUN) Somalia, Lecturer Mount Kenya University.
5. Dr. George Agot Nyadimo - Lecturer, Dept of Public and Global Health, UoN
Fees and Funding
|
Composite Fees (KES) |
YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
YEAR 3 |
TOTALS |
|
Registration fee (per semester @ 2250) |
4,500/= |
4,500/= |
4,500/= |
13,500/= |
|
Tuition fee |
396,000/= |
396,000/= |
396,000/= |
1,188,000/= |
|
ICT Services (per year) |
7,000/= |
7,000/= |
7,000/= |
21,000/= |
|
Thesis Examination |
- |
- |
50,000/= |
50,000/= |
|
ID Card (per year) |
1,000/= |
1,000/= |
1,000/= |
3,000/= |
|
Caution (once) |
5,000/= |
- |
- |
5,000/= |
|
Medical Fee (per year) |
6,500/= |
6,5000/= |
6,500/= |
19,500/= |
|
Activity (per year) |
2,000/= |
2,000/= |
2,000/= |
6,000/= |
|
Library fee (per year) |
5,000/= |
5,000/= |
5,000/= |
15,000/= |
|
Student Organization (per year) |
1,000/= |
1,000/= |
1,000/= |
3,000/= |
|
Grand Totals |
428,000/= |
423,000/= |
473,000/= |
1,324,000/= |
Exam Regulations
Candidate shall conduct research in the selected thematic area of Public Health as approved by the Unit and Faculty. The thesis shall be submitted three months before the anticipated date of defense.
