Uganda
Field Epidemiology Training Program – Intermediate (FETP-I) is a regional level tier of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-founded FETP pyramid model. FETP-Intermediate is a supervised, on-the-job, competency-based training and service (workforce development) program to improve field epidemiological capacity at the regional level of the healthcare system. It aims to build competencies in surveillance, data analysis and interpretation, outbreak investigation, communication, and mentorship. The 9-month program involves residential trainings interspersed with on-job field projects. During the field projects, participants return to workstations and conduct job relevant projects with guidance from mentors to concretize what they have learned and address real world problems. The classroom trainings are 1-2 weeks long and field intervals run for 6-7 weeks. At the end of the training participants are awarded a certificate. The intermediate level training programme was officially launched in Uganda on 31 st August 2021.
L to R: Dr. Julie Harris - FETP Resident Advisor, Kibuka John Mathew (Data management officer Entebbe RRH), Akena Stephen Abwooye (Biostatistician MoH), Male Ronald (Ass. Nursing Officer Entebbe RRH), Bacwa Kepher (MOSG-Community Health Entebbe RRH), Ronald Kimuli (M&E Specialist MoH), Mulinzi Solomon (Medical Officer FRRH), Nassaka Fatia (PH Nursing Officer NRRH), Irene B.Kyamwiine (FETP-Frontline Resident Advisor), Mwirumubi David (Medical Officer FRRH), Nancy Jenifer Alaba (Surveillance Officer Baylor Fort Portal ), Doreen N. Gonahasa (FETP-Intermediate Resident Advisor), Musene Rebecca Beatrice (M&E Specialist MoH), Patricia Eyu (FETP-Intermediate Trainer), Stephen Businge (Pediatrician KRRH), Stella Namuwaya (FETP Admin), Mugisa N. Regina (Hospital Admin, NRRH), Evaristo Ayebare (M&E Officer, Baylor Fort Portal), Turinawe Pelegrino (Comm. Health Specialist, Kabale RRH), Asingura Imelda (Nursing Officer, Kabale RRH)
FAQs
What is FETP-Intermediate?
Supervised, on-the-job, competency-based training & service (workforce development) program to improve field epidemiologic capacity at the regional level
What Competencies are achieved?
Surveillance, Data analysis and interpretation, Outbreak investigation, Communication, Mentorship
