About the program (JOHI)

The pastoral community in the Somali-inhabited regions is mainly affected by preventable diseases which are transmitted between humans and animals (zoonotic diseases) and nutritional disorders. This is compounded by inadequate access to affordable and quality healthcare services in the community. The health system lacks the capacity to provide the minimum level of primary health care. Due to its geographical location bordering Somalia, Ethiopia, and Djibouti and the mobility of pastoralists in the region with their livestock, the potential for infectious disease transmission between and among humans and livestock is high in Somaliland and the other neighboring regions. Poor indicators in nutrition and food security, low access to potable water poor access to the market, and degraded rangelands further accelerate the challenge and fuel the problem.

To address these multi-faceted health challenges in pastoral areas, an integrated one-health approach to human, animal, and environmental health has proven to be highly relevant. The core objective of this program is to get an improve health and resilience of Somali pastoralists and their animals.

Field of Study

Ph.D. in One Health, University of Basel, Switzerland (1 Position)
In One Health, the University of Basel, Switzerland (1 Position)

Who can Apply?

You can apply for this scholarship if you qualify the following requirements:

You should be a permanent member of the university staff /member of the teaching staff in the last 4 years (for PhD) or 2 years (for Masters).
Your education background should be one of the following disciplines: Medicine, Veterinary, Public Health, and environmental sciences.
You should have your Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from a PhD-offering institution.
You should be willing to accept all commitments attached to this scholarship opportunity.
You should be willing to dedicate your time and effort to commence PhD/Master in Switzerland.

What are the benefits of the scholarship?

Full payment of the study fees
Monthly enlivening stipend while in Switzerland
Paid round-trip once a year
Regular member of UoH academic staff

What are the commitments?

Dedicating your career to academia; teaching, training, research, and community service.
Serving for the University (Academic/Admin positions) in the first 8 years (for PhD) or 6 years (for Master) immediately after your graduation.
You will be liable to all the rules and regulations of the university of Hargeisa.
You will have to report your progress and updates quarterly to JOHI program coordinator at UoH.
If you fail to fulfill these commitments, you will have to refund the entire benefits of the program.

How and when to apply?

Qualified candidates should send their CV, Certificates, transcripts and a motivation letter to president@uoh.edu.so before 16 January, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.