The Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program (UPHFP) has announced 10 new fellowship positions under its Field Epidemiology Track, marking a continued effort to strengthen Uganda’s public health workforce through hands-on, service-based training.

The program is implemented through a collaboration between the Ministry of Health (MoH), Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC). It is housed under the Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH).

The initiative is designed to develop skilled public health professionals capable of responding to real-time health challenges across the country while building long-term leadership capacity within Uganda’s health system.

Training Model Focused on Learning Through Service

The Field Epidemiology Track is structured as a two-year, full-time training-through-service program. Fellows spend the majority of their time working directly on public health assignments, supported by structured academic learning and mentorship.

The program structure includes:

80 percent field-based practical work within Ministry of Health and partner institutions
20 percent structured classroom-based and interactive training sessions
Supervision by national and international public health experts

Fellows are placed within priority technical units of the Ministry of Health and affiliated institutions where they contribute directly to national and district-level health interventions.

Key Competency Areas for Fellows

Participants in the program are trained across a broad range of applied public health competencies. These include epidemiological practice, leadership, and scientific communication.

Core competency domains include:

Public health surveillance systems
Outbreak investigations and emergency response
Applied epidemiological research studies
Scientific writing and communication
Public health programme design and implementation
Cost analysis and health economics applications
Quality improvement project development
Leadership and health systems management

Fellows are required to complete a portfolio of practical projects demonstrating competence in each of these areas before graduation from the program.

Fellowship Opportunities in Field Epidemiology

The current recruitment round offers 10 fellowship placements in the Field Epidemiology Track.

Successful candidates will contribute to national and regional health systems by supporting disease surveillance, outbreak response, and applied research initiatives aimed at improving population health outcomes.

Fellows will work closely with district health teams, regional health structures, and national-level public health units.

Eligibility Criteria and Academic Requirements

Applicants must meet both academic and professional requirements to qualify for consideration.

Required qualifications include:

A Master’s degree in a relevant health-related discipline
Fields of study may include:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Health Services Research
- Veterinary Public Health
- Nutrition
- Environmental Health
- Wildlife Health
- Other related health disciplines

In addition to academic qualifications, applicants must have:

Between 3 and 7 years of relevant professional experience
Experience in human, environmental, veterinary, or wildlife health sectors

The program seeks candidates with strong analytical skills and practical experience in health-related work environments.

Application Process and Deadline

Interested candidates are required to apply online through the official Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH) careers portal.

Application steps include:

Creating an account on the UNIPH website
Logging into the application system
Completing the fellowship application form
Submitting required documents before the deadline

Key application deadline:

Friday, 31 July 2026

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Contact Information for Further Enquiries

For additional information regarding the fellowship program, applicants may contact:

Dr. Benon Kwesiga
- Telephone: +256 773 184371
- Email: benon.kwesiga@uniph.go.ug

The contact point provides clarification on eligibility, program structure, and application procedures.

Strengthening Uganda’s Public Health Workforce

The Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program continues to play a critical role in developing a pipeline of skilled public health professionals equipped to respond to emerging health threats.

By combining academic learning with real-world field experience, the program strengthens national capacity in epidemiology, disease surveillance, and health systems management.

The initiative reflects a broader strategy to enhance Uganda’s preparedness for public health emergencies while improving long-term health service delivery across districts and regions.

Through structured mentorship, hands-on field engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, the fellowship contributes to building a resilient and competent public health workforce for the country.

Conclusion

The announcement of 10 Field Epidemiology fellowship positions reinforces Uganda’s ongoing investment in public health training and leadership development. With applications open until 31 July 2026, eligible professionals in health-related fields are encouraged to apply and contribute to strengthening the country’s health systems through applied epidemiological practice.

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