​About Us

The Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Dar es Salaam Campus offers an extensive training in all aspects of paediatric practice. The training encompasses management of various paediatric conditions, both inpatient and outpatient including emergency cases and critical care in children. Our teaching and learning sessions are interactive and empower residents to seek more knowledge. We have a wide range of teaching facilities from classrooms to simulation lab. 

We strive for excellence in teaching and learning sessions, as well as in providing care for our patients. ​

Towards the end of the programme our residents will be able to:

  • Acquire and apply knowledge for critical reasoning and patient care,

  • Apply evidence based practice in patient management,

  • Conduct research and scientific writing including manuscript,

  • Demonstrate systematic approach to child health problems,

  • Perform life-saving skills and procedures in children,

  • Develop effective communication skills and practice professionalism.