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Strengthened Doctoral Education for Health in Tanzania (DOCEHTA)

DOCEHTA is an ambitious six-year initiative carried out in partnership between the University of Oslo and two Tanzanian universities. The project’s mission is to elevate doctoral education in medicine and health sciences in Tanzania.

Objectives

  • Elevating academic standards
  • Developing skilled personnel
  • Boosting research excellence
  • Influencing health policies
  • Promoting gender equality

Focus areas:

  • Curriculum development: Crafting doctoral courses at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences and the University of Dodoma.
  • Supervisor training: Enhancing PhD supervisor capabilities.
  • Quality enhancement: Developing and implementing quality systems for PhD education.
  • Global recognition: Aiming for international accreditation of doctoral programs.
  • Research projects: Successfully completing eight PhD and four postdoctoral research projects.
  • Communities of learning: Establishing dynamic networks for PhD scholars.
  • Inclusive policies: Enforcing gender-balanced recruitment and retention strategies.
  • Focus on marginalized groups: Increasing research attention on underserved populations.
  • Infrastructure development: Improving essential infrastructure on a small scale.

Funding

Norad through the Norwegian Programme for Capacity Development in Higher Education and Research for Development (NORHED)

Cooperation

  • University of Oslo
  • Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
  • University of Dodoma

Project start and finish

2021-2026

Published Jan. 11, 2024 11:45 AM - Last modified Jan. 11, 2024 11:50 AM

Contact

Project Leader

Kåre Moen, epost. kare.moen@medisin.uio.no

Participants

Detailed list of participants