Our Lady of Lourdes School of Medical — training the next generation of healthcare leaders
OLLMH School of Medical prepares and creates informed ability to provide nursing care and leadership within diverse healthcare settings. The school is a major progress and achievement of the hospital, the Mwea community, and Kenya nation at large.
Qualified candidates are increasingly applying at intake season, drawn by the school's reputation for excellence in healthcare education and its faith-based values rooted in the Catholic tradition. Under the management of the Sisters of Mary Immaculate, the school combines rigorous academic training with compassionate, patient-centred care.
Diploma and certificate programmes accredited by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
2 years · Full-time
An entry-level certificate programme for students beginning their nursing career, covering foundational nursing skills and basic clinical competencies.
2 years · Full-time
An entry-level certificate programme for students beginning their nursing career, covering foundational nursing skills and basic clinical competencies.
3 years · Full-time
Trains clinical officers with skills in diagnosis, treatment, and management of common health conditions. Includes extensive clinical rotations at the hospital.
2 years · Full-time
Focuses on community-based healthcare, health promotion, disease prevention, and public health interventions — preparing graduates to serve communities across Kenya.
2 years · Full-time
Specialised training in HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment, and management — addressing one of Kenya's most critical public health challenges.
3 years 6 months · Full-time
A comprehensive diploma programme preparing students for registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya. Covers medical-surgical nursing, midwifery, community health, and mental health nursing.
3 years 6 months · Full-time
A comprehensive diploma programme preparing students for registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya. Covers medical-surgical nursing, midwifery, community health, and mental health nursing.
2 years · Full-time
Trains theatre technicians in surgical instrumentation, aseptic technique, anaesthesia assistance, and peri-operative patient care — supporting the hospital's surgical services.
2 years · Full-time
Equips students with skills in epidemiology, environmental health, health policy, and disease surveillance — building capacity for Kenya's public health workforce.
Full-time
Short courses and continuing professional development for practising healthcare professionals, including BLS, ACLS, infection prevention, and specialised clinical skills updates.
Modern facilities supporting both theoretical learning and practical training.
Student transport
The school provides a bus for student transport between campus, clinical placement sites, and field activities — ensuring students can access all learning opportunities.
Student accommodation
On-campus dormitory accommodation provides safe, convenient housing for students, fostering a supportive learning community and reducing the cost of attendance.
Theory lessons
Modern classrooms equipped for interactive learning, where medical students take their theory lessons in subjects ranging from anatomy and physiology to pharmacology and nursing ethics.
Practical training
A dedicated skills laboratory where students take practical lessons in healthcare, practising procedures on training manikins and medical equipment before working with actual patients.
A faith-based institution combining academic excellence with compassionate care.
Under the management of the Sisters of Mary Immaculate, the school instils the charism of "to serve and not to be served" in every student.
All programmes are accredited by the Nursing Council of Kenya, ensuring graduates are eligible for professional registration and practice.
Students gain hands-on clinical experience at OLLMH — a Tier 3 County Referral hospital serving approximately 500,000 people.
Dormitory accommodation provides a safe, supportive living environment that fosters community and reduces the cost of attendance.
A dedicated skills laboratory with training manikins and medical equipment allows students to practise procedures in a safe environment.
The school bus ensures students can access clinical placement sites and field activities without transport barriers.
Our teaching staff are experienced healthcare professionals who bring real-world clinical expertise to the classroom.
Graduates serve communities across Kenya, addressing the critical shortage of healthcare professionals in rural and underserved areas.
Qualified candidates are increasingly applying at intake season. Take the first step towards a rewarding career in healthcare.
Discover the hospital, our philosophy of care, and the community we serve.