WFSA Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowships 2025/2026 in Nairobi, Kenya

If you're an early-career anaesthesiologist passionate about paediatric care and seeking specialized training, the 2025/2026 WFSA Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowship in Nairobi, Kenya, offers a transformative opportunity. Jointly hosted by the University of Nairobi and the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA), this 12-month, fully funded program is designed to enhance paediatric anaesthesia expertise across Africa.

📝 Fellowship Summary

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Host Institution: University of Nairobi, in collaboration with WFSA
Study Level: Postgraduate Fellowship
Target Group: Physician anaesthesiologists from Africa
Fields of Study: Paediatric Anaesthesia
Award Value & Coverage: Full funding covering tuition, accommodation, and living expenses
Duration: 12 months (Starting September/October 2025)
Application Deadline: 30 June 2025
Start Date: September/October 2025
Eligible Applicants: Registered anaesthesiologists eligible for practice in Kenya

🎓 Fellowship Overview

Fellows will be based at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, rotating through various hospitals with active paediatric surgical programs. The curriculum includes a robust didactic teaching program and an online learning platform with global facilitators. This fellowship is unique among WFSA-supported programs as it is the only one with university accreditation, allowing graduates to be fully recognized as experts in paediatric anaesthesia within their home countries.

🎁 Fellowship Benefits

Comprehensive Funding: Covers tuition, accommodation, and subsistence living expenses.
Academic Accreditation: University-recognized certification upon completion.
Global Networking: Access to a worldwide network of anaesthesia professionals.
Professional Development: Enhanced skills in paediatric anaesthesia, contributing to improved patient care in home countries.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be qualified physician anaesthesiologists registered in their home country.
Be eligible for registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
Be supported by their national anaesthesiology society, which must be a WFSA member.
Have endorsement from their head of department or hospital management.
Commit to returning to a recognized post in their home country post-fellowship.
Preferably be working in a teaching hospital.
Be early-career professionals, though experienced anaesthesiologists may also apply.

📝 Application Procedure

WFSA Application:

Visit the WFSA online application platform.
Select Chapter ‘Fellowships’ and Category ‘Nairobi Paediatrics Fellowship 2025/2026’.
Submit the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae with a recent photo and names of two referees.
- Letter of recommendation from the national anaesthesiology society.
- Letter of recommendation from the head of department or hospital management.
- Copies of medical degree and specialist anaesthesiology qualification.
- Copy of the photograph page of the passport.

University of Nairobi Application:

Complete the online application on the University of Nairobi website.
Provide certified copies of:
- Undergraduate medical degree and anaesthesia specialization.
- Transcripts from undergraduate and anaesthesia degrees/fellowships.
- High school certificates.
Verification of all degrees/transcripts not obtained in Kenya by the Kenya Commission for University Education.
Letter/certificate of good standing from the registering authority in the applicant's country.
Valid police clearance from the country of residence.
Evidence of Yellow fever and Hepatitis B vaccinations.
Official translations of all documents not in English.