Founded in 2016 in The Gambia, Sami Institute of Nursing and Health Sciences is dedicated to advancing excellence in healthcare education and professional development.

The Institute was established by a healthcare professional with over 25 years of combined experience—15 years of service in the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) and 10 years in The Gambia’s medical and health system. Guided by this wealth of experience, the Institute was created to transfer practical skills and professional knowledge to young men and women aspiring to become qualified paramedical and healthcare practitioners in The Gambia and across Africa.

 

At Sami Institute, we are committed to nurturing a new generation of healthcare professionals grounded in compassion, ethics, discipline, and a passion for service excellence. Our programs are designed to meet the growing demand for competent nurses and allied health professionals while reducing the financial burden on families and governments associated with overseas training.

Since its establishment, Sami Institute has steadily positioned itself as one of the country’s most promising and dynamic institutions in nursing and health sciences education. From its official opening in December 2023 with an initial enrollment of 70 students, the Institute has experienced remarkable growth, now boasting a student population of over 370 and counting.

Our Vision

Becoming a Champion in the provision of innovative,result-oriented  teaching and coaching in education to develop the technical skills of self-motivated  nurses and health professionals ensuring that they are capable of serving in a highly demanding working environment.

Our Mission

To deliver a quality and affordable nursing and healthcare training requirements to meet the increasing demand of health care delivery in The Gambia and the sub-region.

Our Philosphy

The Sami Institute of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences believes that the Enrolled Nurse programme should:

Be guided by the International Code of Nursing Ethics, the code of Nursing Practice and Regulations of the Nurses & Midwives Council of The Gambia.

Prepare an Enrolled Nurse who will practice in all care settings and develop sensitivity in providing care tailored to the individual needs of clients and their families.

Prepare the Enrolled Nurse to work under the guidance of trained nurses to assist individuals, families and communities in disease prevention and health promotion.

Incorporate new nursing and health knowledge and technology and maintain high standards of care.

Facilitate the development of an Enrolled Nurse who is motivated towards continuing progressive learning.

Provide a stimulating, supportive and encouraging environment for learning using facilitative strategies.

Be guided by best practices / standard procedures in the maintenance of Health and Safety at work guidelines.

Our Core Values

Integrity
Moral courage to act justly, ethically, and fairly.

Compassion
Concern for and commitment to the well-being of all people.

Inclusion
Respect, engage, and care for all individuals and backgrounds

Determination
Perseverance, courage, and resilience to uphold excellence

Leadership
We strive to be on the leading edge of resource sharing and collaboration between and with nursing colleges.

Education
We value the robust exchange of information and ideas, both among and between our own staff and with those outside of with whom we may conduct business.

Cooperation & Collaboration
Recognizes the benefits that accrue to our member institutions, our staff and our distinct user groups when we share our resources, expertise, time and energy.

Diversity
Sami College recognizes that their members may have diverse missions, disparate resources and distinct needs. Decisions undertaken on behalf of the organization are made with the greatest respect and support of these differences.