This fee structure aims to strike a balance between generating sufficient revenue to support a robust and high-quality credentialing process while keeping costs reasonable for aspiring regulatory professionals across Africa. The tiered fees based on credential level ensure that more experienced applicants, who likely have higher earnings potential, contribute proportionately to the costs of the more intensive evaluation required.
By transparently allocating fee revenue to key program areas like assessor compensation, administrative support, and ongoing development, AIFRA can maintain the integrity and sustainability of its credentialing system. The designated funding for Board oversight and organizational capacity building also ensures that the program remains aligned with AIFRA’s broader mission and strategic priorities.
Overall, this fee structure positions AIFRA to build a self-sustaining, high-impact credentialing program that advances regulatory workforce development and healthcare quality across Africa while equitably sharing costs among stakeholders.
Application Fees
- Regulatory Associate: $250 USD
- Regulatory Professional: $350 USD
- Senior Regulatory Specialist: $450 USD
These non-refundable fees cover the initial processing and assessment of the applicant’s portfolio. The tiered structure reflects the increasing complexity and time required to evaluate applications at higher credential levels.
Credential Award Fees
- Regulatory Associate: $500 USD
- Regulatory Professional: $750 USD
- Senior Regulatory Specialist: $1,000 USD
Upon successful completion of the assessment process, applicants must pay these one-time fees to receive their official credential certificates and be listed in AIFRA’s public registry of certified regulatory professionals.
Annual Maintenance Fees
- Regulatory Associate: $100 USD
- Regulatory Professional: $150 USD
- Senior Regulatory Specialist: $200 USD
To maintain active credential status, professionals must pay these annual fees, which support ongoing quality assurance, registry maintenance, and program development initiatives.
Renewal Fees (Every 5 Years)
- Regulatory Associate: $200 USD
- Regulatory Professional: $300 USD
- Senior Regulatory Specialist: $400 USD
Credentials are valid for a 5-year term, after which professionals must apply for renewal. These fees cover the reevaluation of the professional’s continuing education, work experience, and other developmental activities to ensure continued competence.
Appeal Fees
- First Stage Review: $100 USD
- Final Stage Review: $200 USD
- Recredentialing after Appeal Denial: $300 USD
As outlined in the appeal process, these fees are necessary to cover the administrative costs and assessor time associated with conducting thorough and fair reviews of credentialing decisions.
Allocation of Fees:
- 40% of all fees will be allocated to compensate credential assessors and portfolio evaluators for their time and expertise in reviewing applications and making credentialing decisions.
- 20% of fees will be designated for AIFRA Board members to support their oversight, policy development, and strategic planning responsibilities related to the credentialing program.
- 25% of fees will cover administrative expenses, including application processing, database management, communications, and quality assurance activities conducted by AIFRA staff.
- 10% of fees will be set aside in a Credentialing Development Fund to support ongoing improvements to assessment tools, training for evaluators, and research initiatives to validate and enhance the credentialing process.
- The remaining 5% will contribute to AIFRA’s general operating budget to ensure the long-term financial sustainability and growth of the organization.
