ACLI
AORTIC African Cancer Leaders Institute (ACLI)
Overview
The goal of the AORTIC African Cancer Leaders Institute (ACLI) is to develop the next generation of leaders in cancer care, research, education, and advocacy in Africa. The ACLI supports and continues the 9th AORTIC conference theme of “Bridging the Gaps Between Science and Humanity”.
The ACLI will develop activities for individuals who commit to provide leadership in cancer for Africa. The ACLI will commission workshops, satellite meetings, exchanges, and other activities to compliment the professional competencies of ACLI participants.
Examples of appropriate leadership skills to be developed include:
- Developing sustainable clinical practice, research and training initiatives, including funding mechanisms;
- Advocacy skills for collaboration with cancer researchers, patients, policy makers, Ministries of Health and other governmental bodies, and the public;
- Relationship management and development of partnerships with academic, governmental and non-governmental organizations;
- Strategic planning;
- Conflict management;
- Management of gender and ethnicity issues;
- Media relations and communication development and campaign management to improve understanding of cancer among the African public, policy makers, and others;
- Organizational management skills such as professional groups or cancer associations.
The ACLI was conceived as a “meeting within a meeting” and took place at the biennial AORTIC meeting. ACLI participants attended the regular AORTIC scientific sessions, but also participated in meeting sessions designed specifically for the ACLI, as well as meeting with mentors individually.
Following the start-up meeting, participants are expected to maintain contact with their mentors and other individuals on a regular basis, and report on activities they have engaged in as a result of their participation.
Goals and objectives for these activities are to be set and agreed in a kick-off session with their assigned mentor. The ACLI will form the basis of an African leadership network for cancer control in Africa, which itself will have annual goals and objectives set by the Executive committee of AORTIC.
Application and Selection Process
Solicitation will go to all AORTIC members. Applicants are selected by a committee appointed by the AORTIC Council based on their potential to develop as leaders in healthcare, research, community outreach, advocacy, governmental liaison, or other critical areas of need for cancer in Africa.
Potential to take on a future leadership role in AORTIC was a major criterion for selection. Applicants must be current residents of an African country.
Apply here: AORTIC_Cancer_Leaders_Institute_Application_Packet_2023
ACLI AWARDEES COHORTS 1 – 4
AORTIC ACLI AWARDEES COHORT 1: 2013 – 2014 | |||
Last Name | First Name | Institution | Country |
Adejumo | Prisca Olabisi | University of Ibadan | Nigeria |
Alatise | Olusegun Isaac | Obafemi Awolowo University | Nigeria |
Awolude | Olutusin | College of Med, Univ of Ibadan | Nigeria |
Ayettey Anie | Hanna Naa Gogwe | Korle Bu Teaching Hospital | Ghana |
Babb | Chantal | NHLS | South Africa |
Davids | Lester | University of Cape Town | South Africa |
Eyesan | Uwale | Bowen University College of Health Sciences | Nigeria |
Msadabwe-Chikuni | Susan Citonge | Cancer Diseases Hospital, MOH | Zambia |
Mwachiro | Michael Mwatsuma | Tenwek Hospital | Kenya |
Nnodu | Obiageli Eunice | Jos Univ Teaching Hosp & Lagos Univ Teaching Hosp | Nigeria |
Orang’o | Elkanah | Moi University | Kenya |
Sahani | Mateus Kambale | Agir and Hope Med Cntr | Congo |
AORTIC ACLI AWARDEES COHORT 2: 2015 – 2016 | |||
Last Name | First Name | Institution | Country |
Asuzu | Chioma | University of Ibadan | Nigeria |
Cekwane | Kabelo M | Ministry of Healh | Lesotho |
Cyprien | Shyirambere | Partners in Health | Rwanda |
Ekanem | Uwemedimbuk Smart | University of Uyo Teaching Hospital | Nigeria |
Joseph | Agboeze | Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki | Nigeria |
Mwale | Maurice | Cancer Diseases Hospital | Zambia |
Ntizimira Ruchaho | Christian | Kibagabaga Hospital | Rwanda |
AORTIC ACLI AWARDEES COHORT 3: 2017 – 2018 | |||
Last Name | First Name | Institution | Country |
Adeloye | Davies | Covenant University | Nigeria |
Aisuodioneo-Shadrach | Oseremen | University of Abuja | Nigeria |
Baine | Fiona | University of Witwatersrand | South Africa |
Biade | Abdulkareem F | Univ of Lagos | Nigeria |
Brown | Biobele | College of Med, Univ. of Ibadan | Nigeria |
Chinula | Lameck | UNC Project, Tidziwe Center Kamuzu Central Hosp | Malawi |
Fokom Domgue | Joel | National Cancer Control Program, Univ. Hosp. Yaounde | Cameroon |
Gafer | Nahla | Khartoum Oncology Hospital | Sudan |
Ibraheem | Abiola | Univ of Chicago | USA |
Kaba | Mamadou | University of Cape Town | South Africa |
Manirakiza | Achille | Rwandan Ministry of Health | Rwanda |
Mwamba | Peter M | University of Nairobi | Kenya |
Nwachukwu | Chika | Stanford University | Usa |
Nwamaka | Lasebikan | University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital | Nigeria |
Ohaeri | Beatrice | University of Ibadan | Nigeria |
Onyeka | Tonia Chinyela | Multidisciplinary Onc. Center | Nigeria |
Rubagumya | Fidel | Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences | Tanzania |
Sengayi- Muchengeti | Mazvita | National Cancer Registry | South Africa |
Tapela | Neo Millicent | Ministry of Health and Wellness, Botswana | Botswana |
Wijden | Mahfoudh | Laboratory of Molecular Immuno-Oncology | Tunisia |
AORTIC ACLI AWARDEES COHORT 4: 2019 – 2020 | |||
Last Name | First Name | Institution | Country |
Adedokun | Babatunde | University of Chicago | USA |
Ajeani | Judith | Mulago Specialised Women’s Neonatal Hospital | Uganda |
Aniagwu | Toyin | University of Ibadan | Nigeria |
Aryeetey | Naa Adorkar | Korle Bu Teaching Hospital | Ghana |
Chibuike | Chigbu | University of Nigeria Enugu Campus | Nigeria |
Fatiregun | Omolara | Lagos State University | Nigeria |
Hamdi | Yosr | Institut Pasteur de Tunis | Tunisia |
Hefnawy | Ahmed Y | Women Health Hospital, Assuit University | Egypt |
Joseph | Adedayo | Lagos University Teaching Hospital | Nigeria |
Kayamba | Violet | University of Zambia | Zambia |
Lombe | Dorothy | Cancer Diseases Hospital | Zambia |
Makau-Barasa | Louise | West Chester University & Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | USA |
Minas | Tsion | National Cancer Institute | USA |
Murenzi | Gad | Rwanda Military Hospital | Rwanda |
Mushi | Beatrice | Muhimbili University Of Health And Allied Sciences | Tanzania |
Mushonga | Melinda | Parirenyatwa Radiotherapy Centre | Zimbabwe |
Muya | Charles Maina | Kenya Cancer Network | Kenya |
Nyagabona | Sarah Kituka | MUHAS-ORCI-UCSF | Tanzania |
Oluwole | Olabode P | University of Abuja/CaPTC | Nigeria |
Ralefala | Tlotlo | Princess Marina Hospital | Botswana |
Theyra-Enias | Hadiza | Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital | Nigeria |