Amref International University

Amref International University is located in Nairobi in Kenya.It is run by Amref Health Africa The University is an accredited institution of higher learning focused on health sciences. It is founded on the experience and intellect of Amref Health Africa which is reputed with over 60 years of quality and innovative community health, health systems management and development interventions.

Its predecessor, the Amref International Training Centre (AITC) has shaped Public and Community Health training and nurtured health leaders and practitioners in Africa over 40 years. The vision of AMIU is to be a leading Health Sciences University of excellence in developing transformational health leaders and practitioners who inspire lasting health change in Africa.

About Amref International University

Amref International University (AMIU) is an institution of higher learning that focuses primarily on health sciences with a commitment to progressively develop innovative programmes catering to the present and future needs of African populations.
AMIU currently has an Institute of Research, Innovation and Consultancy and one School of Health Sciences with five departments:
-Community Health Practice
-Health Systems Management and Development
-Nursing
-Laboratory Sciences
-Health Professions Education

Undergraduate

• BSc Midwifery and Reproductive Health (in-service) upgrading
• BSc Midwifery and Reproductive Health (Fresh or direct entry)
• BSc Nursing (fresh or direct entry)
• BSc Nursing Upgrading (in- service)
• BSc Physiotherapy

Postgraduate

• Msc in Health Professions Education
• Higher Diploma in Community Health
• Masters in Public Health

Diploma

• Advanced Diploma in Applied Mental Health Practice (ADAMHP)
• Higher diploma Critical Care Nursing (CCN)
• Higher Diploma in Community Health
• Higher Diploma in Comprehensive Reproductive Health
• Diploma in Nursing – upgrading Enrolled Nurse midwives (EN/M) to KRCHN
• Diploma in Nursing: Pre-service KRCHN Programme (Fresh entry)
• Diploma in Nursing: upgrading Enrolled Community Health Nurses (ECHN) to KRCHN
• Diploma in Community Health Practice (Basic)

E-Learning

• Higher Diploma in Community Health

Professional short courses

• Teaching and Learning Methods
• Leadership, Management and Governance for Health Systems Strengthening
• Empowering Healthcare Workers to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa
• Physiotheraphy Clinical Instructors Credentialed Course
• School Leaver’s Career Guidance & Campus Life Preparation Training
• Energy, Household Air Pollution and Health
• Human Resource for Health Preparation for Global Opportunities
• Health Communication and Journalism
• Regional Smart Survey Manager Level Training
• Sexual Reproductive Health
• Electronic Document and Record Management
• Distance Learning Courses
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Fundraising and Resource Mobilization
• Practical Project Management and Sustainability
• Hospital Administration and Management
• Health Systems Strengthening
• Nursing and Midwifery Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Strategic Management and Leadership (Result Based Management)
• Logistics, Commodity and Supply Chain Management
• Leadership and Management in Community Development Programmes
• Disaster and Trauma Counseling Management
• Training of Facilitators (TOF)
• Behaviour Change and Communication
• Customer Service Management
• Supportive Supervision Mentorship and Coaching
• Finance Management for Non Finance Managers
• Research Methods-Quantitative & Qualitative Data Analysis
• Advocacy Skills
• Statistical Data Analysis using SPSS – Level 1
• Statistical Data Analysis using SPSS – Level 2
• Statistical Data Analysis -Tailormade

Amref International University contacts

• Lang’ata Road, opposite Wilson Airport
• P.o Box 27691 – 00506 , Nairobi, Kenya
• +254 020 699 3000 or  DL: +254 741 743 871
• enquiry@amref.ac.ke