The Health Informatics Fellowship Program implemented by the Uganda National Institute of Public Health (UNIPH) in collaboration with the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH), is a two-year Postgraduate Full-time program aimed at building a skilled workforce to address Uganda’s evolving health challenges through data and technology.

By blending academic rigor with hands-on application, the program trains fellows to strengthen health systems,
improve disease surveillance, and support public health emergency response.

Through in-class expert sessions, peer-led seminars, bootcamps, INFO-AID field assignments, and a capstone research project, fellows will gain the practical competencies needed to design, implement, and evaluate digital health solutions across Uganda’s health sector.

Health Informatics fellows will be placed within the Ministry of Health and partner institutions, contributing directly to informatics improvements while learning on the job.

The program also promotes collaboration with other health fellowship tracks including; Advanced Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Leadership under a unified public health training framework.

This integrated approach will accelerate the development of a resilient, technology-enabled health system.

By equipping Uganda’s health workforce with informatics expertise, the fellowship lays the foundation for sustainable, data-driven progress and better health outcomes for all.

Target candidates for the Health Informatics Fellowship Program
The fellowship is designed for Postgraduates from diverse but complementary disciplines, such as; Health Informatics, Health Sciences, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics and Statistics, who demonstrate a strong interest in health and/or digital technologies, or possess relevant experience working with health information systems.

Competences developed under the Health Informatics Fellowship Program

1. Health informatics knowledge and application.
2. Data management, analytics and visualizations.
3. Critical and systems thinking for the health sector.
4. Proficiency in digital tools and platforms, databases, EMRs, GIS, etc.
5. Applied research and innovation in health informatics.
6. Leadership, collaboration and teamwork.
7. Project management, mentorship, and stakeholder engagement skills.
8. Effective communication.

Benefits of undertaking the Health Informatics Fellowship Program

1. Access to specialized hands-on training from wide range of experts in health informatics equipping you with high-demand skills in data analytics, system design, and digital health innovation.
2. Practical application of your skills directly through placements within the Ministry of Health and partner institutions.
3. Leverage mentorship and networking connections with experienced professionals, experts, and fellow trainees across epidemiology, laboratory science, and health informatics fields. This fosters teamwork and holistic thinking critical for public health systems strengthening.
4. Engage in a capstone project, outbreak investigations and other related projects that allow you to explore real health informatics challenges, generate evidence, and contribute to scientific literature and policy development.
5. Enhance your professional profile and open up opportunities for leadership roles in public health, health informatics, research, and policy at national and international levels.