Education & Training Directorate – KING FAISAL HOSPITAL RWANDA

Welcome to the Directorate of Education and Training Welcome to the Directorate of Education and Training at King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda (KFHR). KFHR is a center of excellence for clinical education, research, and professional development. Through its Directorate of Education and Training, the hospital delivers high-impact programs for healthcare professionals across Rwanda and the surrounding region. Our commitment is to provide a safe, professional, and academically enriching environment that supports clinical learning, research, and lifelong education. We aim to cultivate a new generation of healthcare leaders and practitioners by promoting high-quality training, ethical clinical practice, and collaborative learning. Our Focus Areas We provide a structured clinical learning environment grounded in safe, ethical, and evidence-based care. Students benefit from real-world experience under the guidance of experienced clinical mentors. We work closely with universities and professional councils to ensure curriculum alignment, quality assurance, and reciprocal benefits for all training stakeholders. We are a certified CPD provider by the Rwanda Medical and Dental Council, (RMDC) supporting the continuous professional development of our healthcare workforce through accredited seminars, workshops, training programs, and in-service coaching. We promote academic and clinical research among students and hospital staff by providing mentorship, ethical guidance, and institutional support for both academic and contract research. In collaboration with partner institutions, we coordinate postgraduate training programs designed to develop specialized expertise and leadership in healthcare. We facilitate access to up-to-date teaching materials, clinical protocols, e-learning platforms, and skill labs to enrich learning and knowledge retention. Our programs are structured to guide learners through each stage of their training journey, with support for personal and professional development. We promote access to clinical education for learners of all backgrounds, including support for high school students and underrepresented groups through observerships and pre-medical internships. We build strong collaborations with institutions inside and outside Rwanda to enhance training quality, enable exchange programs, and expand academic visibility. Clinical Placement Opportunities We offer a range of placement and training opportunities: Pre-Medical Internship: For high school students passionate about becoming healthcare professionals. This non-clinical program provides early exposure to hospital settings through shadowing, mentorship, and guided observation experiences. Observerships: For pre-medical students seeking non-participatory clinical exposure. Clerkships: For clinical-year medical students, under close supervision. Internships: For final-year and postgraduate students in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health sciences. Residency & Fellowship Training: In partnership with accredited academic institutions. External Rotations: We accommodate students from partner institutions completing part of their training at KFHR as part of national or international academic exchange or placement agreements. Application Process Trainees may apply through two pathways: 1. Institutional Applications Institutions with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) submit student rotation requests to the hospital through this email: research.education@kfhkigali.com 2. Individual Applications Students from institutions without an MoU with KFHR may apply independently. Applications are evaluated based on the relevance of the program, availability of supervision, and hospital capacity. Required Documents for Individual Applications Completed online application form Letter of request addressed to the CEO Recommendation letter from the home institution Copy of Passport or National ID Valid Student ID Clinical placement objectives Proof of payment for the first month Applications for Medical Internships/ observership: Click here to apply Candidates interested in applying to Africa Health Sciences University:can do so through the following link or contact us at admissions@ahsu.education Payment Details Elective private learners and learners from foreign countries are required to pay a placement fee, except if waived in the agreements between KFHR and their institutions or if the waiver has been requested and approved by the CEO. The placement fee is as follows, unless otherwise indicated in the trainee confirmation of acceptance: Elective Foreign learners outside Africa: 200 USD or RWF equivalent Elective non-EAC learners: 150 USD or RWF equivalent per month Foreign residents or East African Community residents: 100 USD or RWF equivalent. Elective Rwandan learners: 50,000 FRW per month NOTE: Please note that payment is made once a learner is confirmed by the department and banking details are provided then. Key Contacts Dr. Belise Uwurukundo Director of Education & Training 📧belise.uwurukundo@kfhkigali.com Ruth Mbabazi Education & Training Coordinator 📧ruth.mbabazi@kfhkigali.com

Welcome to the Directorate of Education and Training

Welcome to the Directorate of Education and Training at King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda (KFHR). KFHR is a center of excellence for clinical education, research, and professional development. Through its Directorate of Education and Training, the hospital delivers high-impact programs for healthcare professionals across Rwanda and the surrounding region. Our commitment is to provide a safe, professional, and academically enriching environment that supports clinical learning, research, and lifelong education. We aim to cultivate a new generation of healthcare leaders and practitioners by promoting high-quality training, ethical clinical practice, and collaborative learning.

Our Focus Areas

We provide a structured clinical learning environment grounded in safe, ethical, and evidence-based care. Students benefit from real-world experience under the guidance of experienced clinical mentors.
We work closely with universities and professional councils to ensure curriculum alignment, quality assurance, and reciprocal benefits for all training stakeholders.
We are a certified CPD provider by the Rwanda Medical and Dental Council, (RMDC) supporting the continuous professional development of our healthcare workforce through accredited seminars, workshops, training programs, and in-service coaching.
We promote academic and clinical research among students and hospital staff by providing mentorship, ethical guidance, and institutional support for both academic and contract research.
In collaboration with partner institutions, we coordinate postgraduate training programs designed to develop specialized expertise and leadership in healthcare.
We facilitate access to up-to-date teaching materials, clinical protocols, e-learning platforms, and skill labs to enrich learning and knowledge retention.
Our programs are structured to guide learners through each stage of their training journey, with support for personal and professional development.
We promote access to clinical education for learners of all backgrounds, including support for high school students and underrepresented groups through observerships and pre-medical internships.
We build strong collaborations with institutions inside and outside Rwanda to enhance training quality, enable exchange programs, and expand academic visibility.

Clinical Placement Opportunities

We offer a range of placement and training opportunities:

Pre-Medical Internship: For high school students passionate about becoming healthcare professionals. This non-clinical program provides early exposure to hospital settings through shadowing, mentorship, and guided observation experiences.
Observerships: For pre-medical students seeking non-participatory clinical exposure.
Clerkships: For clinical-year medical students, under close supervision.
Internships: For final-year and postgraduate students in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health sciences.
Residency & Fellowship Training: In partnership with accredited academic institutions.
External Rotations: We accommodate students from partner institutions completing part of their training at KFHR as part of national or international academic exchange or placement agreements.

Application Process

Trainees may apply through two pathways:

1. Institutional Applications
Institutions with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) submit student rotation requests to the hospital through this email: research.education@kfhkigali.com

2. Individual Applications
Students from institutions without an MoU with KFHR may apply independently. Applications are evaluated based on the relevance of the program, availability of supervision, and hospital capacity.

Required Documents for Individual Applications

Completed online application form

Letter of request addressed to the CEO

Recommendation letter from the home institution

Copy of Passport or National ID

Valid Student ID

Clinical placement objectives

Proof of payment for the first month

Applications for Medical Internships/ observership: Click here to apply

Candidates interested in applying to Africa Health Sciences University:can do so through the following link or contact us at admissions@ahsu.education

Payment Details

Elective private learners and learners from foreign countries are required to pay a placement fee, except if waived in the agreements between KFHR and their institutions or if the waiver has been requested and approved by the CEO. The placement fee is as follows, unless otherwise indicated in the trainee confirmation of acceptance:

Elective Foreign learners outside Africa: 200 USD or RWF equivalent
Elective non-EAC learners: 150 USD or RWF equivalent per month
Foreign residents or East African Community residents: 100 USD or RWF equivalent.
Elective Rwandan learners: 50,000 FRW per month

NOTE: Please note that payment is made once a learner is confirmed by the department and banking details are provided then.