CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: DISEASE MODELLING FELLOWSHIP. Deadline: 16th October, 2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:

DISEASE MODELLING FELLOWSHIP

The Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH), Ministry of Health, invites applications from promising Uganda scientists and public health professionals for a disease modelling fellowship aimed at strengthening national capacity in disease modelling and the generation and use of model-based evidence for public health decision-making.

The project trains modellers for a duration of 6 months (2 months didactic, and 4 months fieldwork). The 2 months training is conducted at the UNIPH and field placement is at various programs of interest in the Ministry of Health with travel to other relevant data collection sites.

The project is soliciting applications for training opportunities on any area of interest to the Fellow as guided by the Mentors. Some of the areas that will be covered include: Communicable diseases (i.e. Malaria, TB, HIV, Emerging infectious diseases etc.), Non-communicable diseases (i.e. breast and cervical cancers), Maternal and Perinatal Mortality, Gender Based Violence, Family Planning, Health Insurance Coverage etc.

Number of opportunities on offer

The program will offer training opportunity to one (1) trainee.

Expected outcome

·         Acquired knowledge and skills in modelling

·         Able to design a modeling project

·         A completed modeling project

·         A draft manuscript for publication

Eligibility Criteria

·         Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Medicine and Biomedicals (Biomedical Laboratory Technology, Cytotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences), and any other relevant fields

·         Master degree will be an added advantage

·         Should be nationals of Uganda

·         Should be working in a health or gender related public institution

·         Should be aged between 25-35 years

·         Should have access to a computer

·         Should have time to undertake the course

Application Process

Application letter should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic credentials and recommendation letters from 2 professional references. Address the letters to Project Manager and send to application@uniph.go.ug