The applicant must have a background in nursing in addition to the individual requirements of the specific PhD program he/she is applying for

• PhD in Inter-professional Health Care Leadership: The applicant must also have a Master of Science degree in Nursing, Child Health Nursing or other health-related programs (e.g. Master’s in Public Health).
• PhD in Midwifery: The applicant must have a minimum of two years’ work experience after obtaining a Masters degree in a relevant field. The applicant must also have a background in Midwifery with the following:
  • A Master of Science Degree in Midwifery, Child Health Nursing or other health-related programs (e.g. Master’s in Public Health).
• PhD in Nursing: The applicant must have a minimum of two years’ work experience after obtaining a Masters  degree in a relevant field or have
  • A Master of Science degree in Nursing and or Midwifery or other health-related programs (e.g. Masters in Clinical Medicine, Masters in Public Health).
  • A minimum of two years’ work experience after Master’s Degree in a relevant field.

The following items should be submitted together with the application form

• Curriculum vitae.
• Official transcripts of graduate and postgraduate degrees.
• References from one academic and two traceable professional referees attesting to the applicant’s academic and professional ability and potential.
• Personal goal statement that is congruent with the program goals.
• Description of research interest area that is congruent with the Malawi Health Research agenda.
• A sample of scholarly work-preferably published work.

NOTE The documents listed above must be duly certified as true copies of the originals by a recognized Commissioner of Oaths.

Applicants are also required to include the following items in their application:

• Original proof of availability of funds for training i.e. official sponsorship letter or bank statements of the applicant.
• Copy of a bank deposit slip showing the name of the applicant and the amount of application fee paid.
• Official reference letter(s) from the current and/or previous employer(s) showing proof of at least 2 years relevant work experience.