COECSA COECSA

College of Ophthalmology of East Central &Southern Africa

Kenya

Summary

The College of Ophthalmology of Eastern Central and Southern Africa (COECSA) is a registered specialized virtual college. The college was registered in 2012 after a merger between Eastern Africa College of Opthamlologists (EACO) and Ophthalmological Society of Eastern Africa (OSEA). The aim of this college is to address the chronic shortage of ophthalmologists in Eastern, Central &Southern Africa as well as improve the quality of eye care services in the region. COECSA’s mandate is: to contribute to Human Resources for Health (HRH) through quality training in ophthalmology; set standards for professional ophthalmic practice; facilitate continuous professional development; and, promote research which advances ophthalmology in the region. The establishment was informed by similar initiatives as those of the medical colleges in South Africa and United Kingdom. COECSA, however, aims to address the unique needs in Eastern, Central &Southern Africa, based on evidence and priorities identified in the region. COECSA relates closely with other players in eye health and allied sectors through interventions in the Eastern, Central &Southern Africa region comprising Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Malawi, Ethiopia South Sudan (Republic) and Zambia. COECSA is a constituent member college of the Eastern, Central &Southern Africa -College of Health Sciences (ECSA -CHS). Our Mission and Vision Vision Eye Health for all in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa. Mission To improve the quality of eye care through Training, Research and Advocacy, Leadership in Eye Care, and Creation for Exchange of Ophthalmic Skills, Knowledge and Resources in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa. Our Core Values TEAM WORK: We eandevour to work in collaboration with organizations that have similar vision and promote teamwork within and between member countries. INNOVATIVENESS: COECSA seeks to promote novel ideas that facilitate better ways of delivering interventions and services. INTEGRITY: The institution shall seek to remain transparent ,committed and accountable to its constituency and partners by fostering good governance and accountability. INCLUSIVENESS: COECSA believes in embracing diversity and fairness as an overarching principle in health system.

Experience

  • africa
  • tertiary education
  • development
  • reproductive health
  • economic policy
  • kenya
  • malawi
  • rwanda
  • uganda
  • zambia
  • Sectors
  • Funders
  • Countries

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