Fontys University of Allied Health Sciences in Mozambique, empowered by Fontys University of Applied Sciences in The Netherlands will commence training in 2009 in co-operation with Eduardo Mondlane University in Maputo for the following full time three year Bachelor Degree courses:
· Nursing
· Physiotherapy
· Diagnostic Radiography
· Bio-medical Engineering
· Speech and Hearing Therapy
Following the successful completion of a Bachelor Degree at Fontys University of Allied Health Sciences and due to the high demand for hospital workers graduates will be guaranteed a job in Mozambique or in the Southern African region in a public or private hospital.
All Bachelor Degrees awarded by Fontys University of Allied Health Sciences will be accredited by the Eduardo Mondlane University and will enable students to study further for internationally recognised degrees.
The theory and practical aspects of the courses offered by Fontys University of Allied Health Sciences will be conducted in the following locations:
• Campus Caminhos de Ferro will offer lecture rooms, skills laboratories, tutorial rooms, student accommodation for approximately 300 students, computers for easy access to the internet, and lecturers offices. The clinical skills laboratories will provide a safe simulated environment for the teaching and learning of skills.
• Clinical experience will be provided at one of the hospitals in Maputo tutored by Fontys University of Allied Health Sciences teachers.
To promote an international study environment Fontys University of Allied Health Sciences will:
• Use English as the language of instruction.
• Employ teachers from The Netherlands, Mozambique and the Southern African region.
• Ensure all of its teachers teach to the same high levels by providing training courses.
• Accept applications from international students.
• Provide English lessons before and during all courses to students who are unable to communicate to an acceptable level in English.
In addition to the Bachelor courses the following short courses will also commence during 2009 subject to demand:
Short Courses...............1-6 months depending on the course.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In order to be considered for any of the Bachelor Courses, applicants are required to have a pre-university school leaving certificate or equivalent or have completed a course at medium level in the health sector.
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in any of the above courses please contact Fontys University of Allied Health Sciences at fontys@panintra.com.
INTRODUCTIONS TO THE PARTNERS INVOLVED IN THE FONTYS UNIVERSITY OF ALLIED SCIENCES
Fontys University of Allied Health Sciences was founded by Fontys International Health Projects in the Netherlands and INVALCO in Mozambique.
Fontys University of Allied Health Sciences will be co-operating with the Eduardo Mondlane University in Maputo.
Fontys International Health Projects
Fontys International Health Projects is based in The Netherlands and is affiliated to Fontys University of Applied Sciences. ‘Fontys’ represents the largest University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands and provides full and part-time higher professional education in all key areas of
science as well as a wide range of market orientated services both nationally and internationally. Research plays a major role in supporting the teaching and learning across the University.
As an institution of higher learning Fontys is therefore committed to academic excellence and innovation in research both at under graduate and post graduate levels.
The first international project Fontys International Health Projects initiated was in 1996 in Kenya with short courses in ultrasound. Following the success of this pilot project the rapid growth of similar activities was clearly demonstrated.
Courses in diagnostic radiography and ultrasound have since been implemented in many countries including Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Malawi, Uganda and Zambia with extensive involvement of local expertise and resources.
After the initial focus being Medical Imaging, it became quite clear that other areas in the health sector could benefit from Fontys’ expertise. Fontys International Health Projects has developed a comprehensive resource network resulting in a wealth of experience in an extensive range of programmes.
Nursing courses are now playing a dominant role in the range of courses Fontys International Health Projects can offer, closely followed by Bio Medical Engineering, Physiotherapy, Speech, Language and Hearing Therapy, Hospital Waste Management and Orthopaedic Techniques.
INVALCO
Based in Maputo, Mozambique, INVALCO - Investments Value Company is dedicated to being a distinctive company by identifying and directly participating in viable high growth projects.
INVALCO is committed to its core philosophies of:
• Adding value by generating a high yield profitability for its investors
• Reliability and commitment
• Strong risk management evaluation
• Corporate governance
Africa is a promising up coming continent, old but yet young, trying to find it’s footing so it can become a strong player in the global economy. INVALCO’s team along with its unique management skills gives INVALCO a leading edge in effectively harnessing this potential in the most effective manner.
Recent projects of INVALCO have included the development of modern office space in the CBD of Maputo and the development of several housing complexes.
Most recently INVALCO has been involved in two projects:
• The development of Maputo Private Hospital - the first large scale private hospital in the country equipped with an estimated 100 beds, state of the art medical equipment and specialised services. This is a joint venture with the Lenmed group from South Africa. Construction started in May 2007 with the estimated completion date being August 2009.
• The development of a Private University in partnership with Fontys International Health Projects in The Netherlands. This is the first private university in Mozambique which will have complete campus facilities for its students.
Eduardo Mondlane University
The Eduardo Mondlane University was founded in 1962, as Mozambique University of General Studies. The name later changed to Universidade Lourenço Marques and after independence in 1975 it became the Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (UEM).
For many years the Universidade Eduardo Mondlane was the only higher educational institution in the country. Due to the huge need of qualified graduates in all fields, the first years of the Universities existence concentrated on the development of teacher training to fulfill the demand.
Today there are 10 different faculties that cover a variety of courses including medicine, agriculture, engineering, science, law, economics and four superior schools, such as the superior school of rural development in Vilanculos.
UEM is the largest public University in Mozambique with more than 14.000 students and a guarantee of equal access to students from all regions in Mozambique, as well as promoting the increased registration of female students.
Since the beginning of 2008 the University has initiated a curriculum reform process for all of its courses, using participative learning methods, with the aim to make them more applied to the needs of the country. The Medical School is the first faculty to introduce this new learning methodology which includes a Bachelor and Masters programme. Following this trend will result in the higher educational system of Mozambique becoming integrated into the Southern African region.
Karim Premji (one of the Board members of INVALCO) and Willem van Prooijen (General Manager FIHP) after signing the contract between the INVALCO and Fontys International Health Projects
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For more information on the development of the Fontys University of Allied Health Sciences please e-mail us at fontys@panintra.com
For more information on the development of the Maputo Private Hospital we invite you to look at the dedicated website.
For more information anout INVALCO please take a look at the INVALCO website.
For more information about the Eduardo Mondlane University (in Portugese) please take a look at the Eduardo Mondlane University website.
