Advanced Level FELTP Training Programme Cohort 22 at Kenya National Public Health Institute

The Advanced Level Kenya Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (FELTP) is a collaborative, competency-based training programme offered as a Master of Science (MSc) in Field Epidemiology by Moi University. The programme is a unit within the Division of Workforce Development at the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI), under the Ministry of Health (MoH). KNPHI receives support from the United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Kenya FELTP aims to strengthen epidemiological workforce capacity within the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. KNPHI is seeking highly motivated and qualified profession-als interested in joining this specialised cadre of epidemiologists. The programme equips participants with the skills required to strengthen disease surveillance, conduct field epidemiological investigations, and respond effectively to public health threats at national and international levels.

Training Duration: 24 months (full-time)

Eligibility

Technical employees of the National and County Governments working in departments responsible for human health, animal health, or environmental health services.

Training Start Date: January 2027

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Have a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in public health.
2. Hold at least an Upper Second-Class Honours degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, or a related field from an institution recognised by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
3. Have basic computer skills.
4. Be willing to be deployed outside their current duty station, where necessary.
5. Be available to travel nationally and internationally at short notice.
6. Meet the admission requirements for the MSc in Field Epidemiology programme at Moi University.

Deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026

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