Department of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences
The department offers training in Nursing and Midwifery, both at diploma and degree level, the focus of the department is to train human resources for health for Kenya and the region with a focus on PHC.
Our Story
The Department of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences (DNMS)has been in existence for over 15 years. The Department was established in 2007 to offer blended e-learning for nurses who were upgrading from certificate to diploma.
It was the first institution to offer blended training of nurses in the country to upgrade nurses from certificate to degree. The department is also committed to training clinical-oriented mental health practitioners.
Currently the department has nine programs, with over 500 students in the different programs.
Who we are
The department offers training in Nursing and Midwifery, both at diploma and degree level, the focus of the department is to train human resources for health for Kenya and the region with a focus on PHC. The department aims to produce global nurses and healthcare leaders who have the relevant leadership skills, knowledge and attitudes.
The Department of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences has several programs namely.
Mission
To provide holistic quality nursing and midwifery education for the well-being of society
Vision
To be a leading department in the training of transformational health leaders and practitioners
Our Work
DNMS trains health care professionals in Nursing and Midwifery by offering market driven courses, this enables our graduates to provide leadership in PHC and to meet the needs of the communities where they are placed.
The Department recently has secured a scholarship from Amref Health Africa, to provide an opportunity for girls from marginalized communities to access higher education this is in line with the University’s strategic pillar on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Why
To train human resources for health with a focus on to help solve the disease burden in society, with a focus on PHC.
Our Partners
Philips Foundation
Danone Ecosystem
Nairobi County NMS
Migori County
Kisii County
Homabay County
Kajiado County
Academic Partnerships
Impact Stories
The department has trained and graduated over 1500 students since its inception, these students have contributed positively in their various places of work both locally and beyond our borders.
We have some of our alumni running successful health care organizations which is a testament to the quality of training they received at Amref.
Curriculum Overview
Computer Science
Hands-on experience with the latest programming languages and technology.
Fine Arts
Giving wings to the artists who’d like to take it up as a career or just a hobby.
Humanities
The study of ancient and modern languages, philosophy, history, and more.
Science
The study that encourages scientific reasoning, discoveries and inventions.
Mathematics
Understanding the game of numbers and logic to solve real-world problems.
Languages
Learning more modes of communication from different parts of the world.