School of Health Sciences · Matasia, Ngong
Diploma in
Nursing
Training competent nurses who offer quality and compassionate health services, combining skills-laboratory simulation with supervised hospital attachment.
School of Health Sciences · Matasia, Ngong
Perioperative Theatre
Technology
Diploma and certificate pathways preparing theatre practitioners in sterile technique, instrument management, and operating room procedures.
School of Health Sciences · Matasia, Ngong
Clinical Medicine &
Health Support
Diploma in clinical medicine and certificate in health services support for Kenya's hospitals and primary care facilities.
School of Health Sciences
Preparing competent health practitioners for Kenya's healthcare system.
The School of Health Sciences offers diploma and certificate programmes in nursing, perioperative theatre technology, clinical medicine, and health services support. Training combines classroom instruction with skills-laboratory simulation and supervised clinical attachment in hospitals and community health facilities.
Vision
To be a centre of excellence in health care training.
Mission
To train competent health professionals who will offer quality and compassionate health services to the society.
Academics
Featured programmes
Diploma in Nursing
Diploma in Nursing.
Perioperative Theatre Technology
Perioperative theatre technology Level 5.
Certificate in Perioperative Theatre Technology
Foundational theatre training covering sterile technique, instrument handling, and circulating support duties.
Diploma in Clinical Medicine
Clinical assessment, diagnosis support, and patient management training for Kenya's primary and secondary care settings.
Health Support / CNA / Care Giver
Health support / CNA / care giver Level 5.
Community Health
Community health Level 4.
Clinical training facilities
Simulation before patient contact
Nursing skills laboratory
Equipped with hospital beds, manikins, and clinical trolley sets for practising vital signs, injections, wound care, and patient handling.
Clinical demonstration rooms
Spaces for supervised practice of patient assessment, care procedures, and clinical documentation before hospital attachment.
Theatre demonstration room
A controlled environment for learning gowning, gloving, instrument identification, and sterile field preparation.
Student life
Extra-curricular activities and recreation
Learning at School of Health Sciences extends beyond the classroom through activities that support wellbeing, connection, and a balanced student experience.
Games and sports
Take part in games, sports, and physical activities that provide a healthy balance alongside clinical training.
Student clubs
Join student clubs and peer groups to build friendships, teamwork, and interests beyond the classroom.
Social activities
Participate in social and recreational activities that support wellbeing and a connected student community.
Learning environment
Learning Environment at Matasia Campus
Explore the skills laboratories, clinical simulation rooms, workshops, and other facilities that support practical training at Matasia Campus.
Standards
Our core values
Patient-centred care
Students are required to treat every patient with dignity and professionalism at all times during clinical placement.
Infection prevention
Strict adherence to infection prevention and control protocols is a core requirement across all clinical training.
Community service orientation
Graduates are prepared to serve in both hospital settings and community health units across Kenya.
Quality assurance
Accreditation & training authority
IAT is recognised to deliver technical, vocational, and health training under Kenya’s statutory regulators.
TVETA
Institutional accreditation
The Institute of Applied Technology is accredited by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA). This accreditation affirms that our institution meets national standards for TVET delivery, governance, and quality assurance.
Nursing Council of Kenya
Accredited to train nurses
IAT is accredited by the Nursing Council of Kenya to train nurses. Nursing programmes are delivered in line with Council standards for curriculum, clinical practice, and professional readiness.
Clinical Officers Council
Accredited to train clinical officers
IAT is accredited by the Clinical Officers Council to train clinical officers. This recognition supports pathways that prepare learners for competent, ethical clinical practice under Council requirements.
Recognition
Regulators & partners
We work within Kenya’s education and health regulatory framework.
Admissions
Begin your application
Submit your application through the official online form. Upload the required documents and the admissions office will respond to your registered email address.