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SUYE HEALTH INSTITUTE
CLINICAL OFFICERS TRAINING CENTRE
c/o P.O. BOX 2029
ARUSHA – TANZANIA

ANNOUNCEMENT

The SUYE HEALTH INSTITUTE is a newly established institution, registered by BRELA (Reg. No. 71026 of 5th April 2009), to carry out various health-related activities. Among the many objectives of the institution, training of health workers is a major component. Pursuant to this end, the SUYE HEALTH INSTITUTE is opening a Clinical Officers Training Centre (COTC) at SUYE in Arusha City. The National Council for Technical Education (NACTE) has registered the centre by number REG/HA/112P of 31st January, 2012.

This centre will offer training to qualified candidates using curricula approved by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, and NACTE. Eligible candidates are those who have completed Ordinary Level Secondary Education (Form IV leavers) and those who have completed Advanced Secondary Education (Form VI leavers). In both situations, candidates must have studied science subjects, and have at least passes in biology, chemistry and physics. Minimum entry qualifications are; pass at D level in biology (Form IV) and principle E in biology (Form VI) levels, or those who have NTA Level 4 qualification.

The course is a 2-year programme divided into semesters, each lasting up to 17 weeks. The first year will mainly be theoretical, where students will acquire the necessary basic medical knowledge in class lectures that are necessary for future clinical practice. The second year will compliment the theory by providing supervised clinical skills and practical experience. Students will be guided in history taking, skilled physical examination of patients, necessary laboratory tests, determining diagnoses and actual management of patients.
The institute will assess students on a continuous basis; on assignments, practical tests and end of semester examinations.

The National Council for Technical Education will award a Technician Certificate (in Clinical Medicine) to successful candidates.

THE COTC IS A DAY PROGRAMME. (NO BOARDING FACILITIES)

The centre now invites applications from candidates who fulfill the above criteria and have interest in pursuing a career in the medical profession.

The first intake will start October/November 2012.

Deadline for applications is 31 August 2012.

Applications forms are available at the institute in SUYE – ARUSHA CITY, (opposite Masai Camp) at a fee of 15,000/= (non-refundable) for processing applications.

Details can be obtained from the Principal at above address.

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