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Ecsacon Fellowship Programmes

Application Deadline extended until 15th March,

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 ECSACONM Fellowship Program—a prestigious, master’s-level training opportunity for nurses and midwives across all 18 ECSACONM Member States. This two-year program follows a blended learning approach: the first year is conducted virtually, while the second year consists of a practicum in an accredited health facility. The program begins in April 2025, and eligible applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Midwifery.

We encourage nurses from countries where the curriculum has not yet been approved to pursue this fellowship for their professional development. Once their country approves the curriculum, they may submit their credentials for inclusion in the council register. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career and contribute to the future of healthcare!

 

  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Mental Health
  • Midwifery
  • Neonatal Care
  • Nurse Anaesthesia
  • Nursing Leadership and Management
  • Oncology
  • Perioperative Nursing

Qualified candidates from all 18 member states are encouraged to apply. 

Eligible countries include:
🇧🇼 Botswana | 🇸🇿 Eswatini | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | 🇰🇪 Kenya | 🇱🇸 Lesotho | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | 🇲🇼 Malawi | 🇲🇺 Mauritius | 🇲🇿 Mozambique | 🇳🇦 Namibia | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | 🇸🇨 Seychelles | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 🇸🇸 South Sudan | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | 🇺🇬 Uganda | 🇿🇲 Zambia | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

  • Membership: Applicants must be members of ECSACONM.
  • Educational Qualifications: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc. Nursing) or Midwifery.
  • Licensure: Candidates must possess a valid practicing license and maintain good standing with their respective regulatory body.
  • Clinical Experience: A minimum of two years of clinical practice in a relevant nursing specialty is required.
  • Recommendation Letter: Applicants must provide a recommendation letter from a senior supervisor or the head of their hospital. This letter should be addressed to the Registrar, East Central and Southern Africa College of Nursing and Midwifery, Plot No. 157, Oloirien Njiro Road, P.O. Box 1009, Arusha, Tanzania.
  • Year 1: Engage in foundational knowledge through self-directed learning and interactive online sessions, designed to build essential skills and competencies.
  • Year 2: Participate in residency-based training, providing hands-on experience in accredited healthcare facilities within your country, allowing you to apply your learning in real-world settings.
  • Application Fee: $50
  • Tuition Fee (Year 1): $600
  • Tuition Fee (Year 2): $600
  • Examination Fee: $400
  • Repeat Examination Fee: $200 (if applicable)
  • Graduation Fee: $300

Total Cost: $1,900 (excluding application and repeat examination fees)

Payment Options:
If you prefer to pay via a Visa link, please use the link provided below. Alternatively, if you are unable to make the payment online, you can opt for a bank transfer using the following details:

Bank Transfer Details:

  • Beneficiary Name: ECSACONM
  • Bank Name: KCB Bank Tanzania Limited
  • Bank Branch: Arusha Branch, Code 017003
  • Beneficiary Account Number: 3391180919 (USD)
  • SWIFT Code: KCBLTZTZ
  • Bank Address: Ali Hassan Mwinyi/Kaunda Drive Junction, P.O. Box 804, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • Beneficiary Physical Address: Oloiren, Arusha, Tanzania

 

1. Prepare Your Documents:
Before starting your application, ensure you have the following documents ready:

  • Academic certificates
  • Valid practice license
  • Recommendation letter from your Head of Department

2. Pay the Application Fee:
Visit the ECSACONM Online Payment portal to pay the $50 application fee. Please save a screenshot of your payment receipt for your records.

3. Submit Your Application:
Organize all your documents into a single folder on your computer. Then, visit the ECSACONM Application Portal to complete your application.

For any questions or assistance with your application, please reach out to us at:
Email: [email protected] 

We are here to help!

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ECSACONM Namibia Chapter

Namibia Nursing Association is a professional organisation that represents and serves the interests of nurses in Namibia. Established to promote the nursing profession and advocate for the welfare of nurses, the NNA plays a vital role in supporting and advancing the practice of nursing in the country. The association provides a platform for networking, professional development and collaboration among nurses while also working to enhance the quality of healthcare services and improve the health outcomes of the Namibian population.

Location:

Oshakati East, Namibia

Contacts :

+264 65 226807

ECSACONM Zambia Chapter

Zambia has been a founder and active member of ECSACON since the college’s inauguration in1990. The country under the leadership of the then Registrar of the General Nursing Council together with other senior nurses and midwives participated into ushering ECSACON in to being. The country has held different regional positions including Presidency (Dr Eleanor Msidi) and Vice Presidency (Dr Theresa Sikateyo), faculty Chairpersons and members of the different faculties.

Location:

Lusaka, Zambia

Contacts :

+260 977 798383

ECSACONM Lesotho Chapter

The Lesotho ECSACONM Chapter stands as a beacon of unity and progress within our nursing community. Our chapter serves as the cornerstone of professional development, knowledge exchange, and advocacy for nurses across Lesotho. Through our collaborative efforts, we address the pressing healthcare challenges facing our nation, leveraging our collective expertise to improve health outcomes for all Basotho people.

Location:

Maseru, Lesotho

Contacts :

(+266) 62070034

Zimbabwe ECSACONM Chapter

Zimbabwe ECSACONM Chapter is one of the strongest members of ECSACONM.The chapter has had an opportunity of some of our members holding the president and vice president`s posts in the past. Several of our members are founding members of ECSACONM who include Dr Rose Ndlovu (past president), Dr Cynthia Chasokela (past vice president) and Dr Cynthia Chaibva etc.

Location:

1691 Whitecliff South, Harare, Zimbabwe

Contacts :

(+263) 712831382

Eswatini Chapter

Eswatini nurses and midwives possess competencies and revolutionary knowledge and skills to navigate the vicissitudes prevailing in healthcare. Research, leadership, and education undergird the integration of innovation and technology to inform practice toward the provision of high-quality individualised nursing care for the individual, family, and community. 

Location:

Office C18, Department of Community Health Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eswatini

Contacts :

(+268) 78318812

South Sudan ECSACONM Chapter

South Sudan ECSACONM Chapter was initially registered in 2008 during ECSACONM Conference in Kampala in 2008.

Then officially it was accepted in 2016 in a conference held in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Location:

Juba College of Nursing and Midwifery, Juba Teaching Hospital

Contacts :

(+211) 921644627

ECSACONM Malawi Chapter

The ECSACONM Malawi chapter was established in 1990, soon after the college officially launched in the country. The chapter current membership is at 112 from all the 4 pillars of Nursing and Midwifery professions i.e., Education, Clinical Practice, Leadership & Management and Research. Representation in the Council of the National Representative (CNR) rotates to all QUAD members i.e. Policy, Regulatory, Association and Education.

Location:

Lilongwe, Malawi

Contacts :

(+265) 991 720 092

ECSACONM SEYCHELLES CHAPTER

SEYCHELLES IS SITUATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INDIAN OCOEN COMPOSED OF A NUMBER OF SMALL ISLANDS WITH A POPULATION OF 108,000. THE NURSING WORKFORCE IS A LITTLE OVER 900 AND OVER 300 MIDWIVES WHICH INCLUDES EXPATRIATES TO SUPPORT THE SYSTEM.  SEYCHELLES IS A MEMBER OF ECSACONM SINCE ITS FORMATION AND DO PARTICIPATE IN THE QUADRIENNIAL CONFERENCES.

Location:

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL STUDIES MONT FLEURI, MAHE, SEYCHELLES

Contacts :

(+248) 2523963

ECSACONM RWANDA CHAPTER

ECSACONM is anchored in the Human Resource for Health and Capacity Building program of the East Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA HC), plays a consultative role on Nursing and Midwifery to the existing regional structure. It forms a platform for sharing and discussing the best practices and lessons learned in the ECSACONM region through technical working groups as well as scientific conference which is conducted biannually.

Location:

KG 17 Ave, Kigali, Rwanda

Contacts :

(+250) 798288598

ECSACONM KENYA CHAPTER

ECSACONM Kenya chapter is one of the sixteen (16) chapters in ECSA region. In existence, the chapter is as old as the college and has remained to be one of the most vibrant chapters of the college since inception. It has a membership base of about 600 nurses  though the active members are slightly over 365 nurses/midwives .The chapter prides to be the only chapter with bi annual chapter conferences for its members, and  So far it has held three (3) consecutive successful scientific conferences latest one being August 2023.

Location:

NAKURU ANNEX HOSPITAL- KENYA

Contacts :

(+254) 7722385540