School – Matany Hospital

St. Kizito Hospital Matany – Nursing and Midwifery Training School (NMTS) is a full Board Vocational training School, located in Matany Town Council, Napak District, Karamoja Sub – region.

It was established in October 1984 and begun with Certificate in Nursing with a vision for quality training of health care Staff of high moral and professional standards.

To train an optimal range of healthcare staff with high morals and professional standards

To provide quality healthcare services to the people of Karamoja and nationwide

Currently for FY 2022/2023, the Hospital Training Institution (HTI) has a student population of 124 and 2 drop out, 3 full time tutors, 3 full time Clinical Instructors, 5 part time teaching Staff, 3 Administrative staff, 13 Support staff and 10 Preceptors at the clinical site.

The HTI prioritized strengthening quality of training by continuous clinical area supervision, maintenance of HTI physical infrastructure and reduce costs, counselling and guidance of students, improved use of ICT in its annual plan.

Akiteng Naume, the Secretary NTS School Matany

The tutors are passionate about our growth outside academics

This school has shaped me both academically and professionally. I feel confident and ready to serve patients with care and compassion

The training was challenging but very rewarding. The tutors were supportive, and the clinical exposure prepared us for real hospital work.

The learning environment was supportive, and the practical sessions made me confident in nursing and midwifery practice.

This school has shaped me both academically and professionally. I feel confident and ready to serve patients with care and compassion

As a continuing student, I am inspired by those completing today. The school motivates us to work hard and aim for excellence

Selection is completely merit-based and fair. Few slots are awarded on competitive basis provided the applicant meets the following conditions:

Above 18 Years old
Must have passed the essential subjects: Math, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and English with at least a Pass 8
Must have sat UCE not more than 3 years ago. In a circumstance that the UCE was done more than 3 years ago, the applicant must have been practising in healthcare.

Current Intakes in the HTI as per FY 2022/2023

New Students Enrolment for the last five Years

Admissions to the training school for the certificate course in Nursing and Midwifery are done yearly in July.

Call for applications are issued out through the site, social media and other announcement platforms. Applicants are vetted against the eligibility criteria and successful applicants are invited for an in-person interview and final shortlists are contacted.

The HTI has been supported by MoH, MoES and Development Partners have sponsored some students for Midwifery and Nurse training.

Merit-based scholarships are occasionally offered to students showing outstanding academic performance and strong character. Under represented communities and students with evident financial constraints are often assisted.

The School gets a lot of support from within and out, has good relationship with its Mother Hospital, Communities around, Napak District Local Government, National Bodies and External Partners.

The HTI has been supported by MoH, MoES and Development Partners have sponsored some students for Midwifery and Nurse training.

Academic performance in the last 5 years

Best wishes to all our nursing and midwifery students doing their final exams tomorrow.After 2 ½ years of dedication and hard work, you are ready.
Go shine and succeed! 💯@MinofHealthUG @Cuamm @UEC_UCMB @unmeb pic.twitter.com/qxrDWMViMv
— St. Kizito Hospital Matany (@matany_hospital) November 30, 2025