Kenya: Policy Fellowship

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Policy Fellowships are designed to strengthen national leadership in evidence-based policy development, advocacy and One Health collaboration. Policy Fellows are selected on a candidate’s existing expertise and leadership and influencing abilities. The fellowship supports national AMR governance, helps raise awareness within national governments about AMR issues and translates data and evidence into policy recommendations. The programme runs for 6-12 months in duration and follows a modified recruitment and application process.

Host Institution:

University of Edinburgh

Number of Fellows:

2

Duration:

TBD

Value:

£80,000

Beneficiary Institutions & Fellowships:

Policy Fellow-Human Health, Ministry of Health

• To improve AMR data use for evidence-based policy making and aligned strategic planning in all sectors under One Health framework
• To advance leadership skills in AMR/AMU governance, collaborative working and evidence-based One Health advocacy.
• To increase the effectiveness of Fellowship communities of practice for strengthening the national AMR response.

Policy Fellow-Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries

• To improve AMR data use for evidence-based policy making and aligned strategic planning in the animal and human health sectors.
• To advance leadership skills in AMR/AMU governance, collaborative working and evidence-based One Health advocacy.
• To increase the effectiveness of Fellowship communities of practice for strengthening the national AMR response.