The National Health Fellowship Programme is an impactful initiative approved by HE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to transform primary healthcare in Nigeria. This highly competitive fellowship program aims to upgrade existing healthcare centres and establish over 8,800 new centres across all local government areas. The focus is to enhance the Nigerian health sector by promoting healthcare transformation through accessible and quality healthcare delivery, while introducing innovative social accountability mechanisms.
The programme is administered by the Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) coordination office under the office of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. Successful fellows will be recruited, remunerated, and equipped with the tools and resources necessary to contribute meaningfully to healthcare development in the country.
The fellowship programme lasts for 12 months and offers a comprehensive training experience, including fieldwork, mentorship, and practical exposure to public health policies. Fellows will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects in the health sector reform space, contributing to the broader global health initiatives aimed at improving the health infrastructure in Nigeria. Participants will also receive hands-on leadership development to build the skills necessary for driving long-term changes in the healthcare system.
Key Programme Benefits
- Leadership Development: Fellows will gain insights into leadership within the context of healthcare development, building the necessary skills to become future leaders in the Nigerian health sector.
- Healthcare Development: The program supports fellows in driving the transformation of healthcare services across Nigeria by engaging with key stakeholders in the public health space.
- Networking Opportunities: Fellows will interact with like-minded individuals and organizations, facilitating collaboration and knowledge exchange on best practices in healthcare development.
- Fieldwork and Mentorship: Participants will receive structured mentorship and hands-on experience to better understand the challenges and opportunities in Nigeria’s healthcare system.
Eligibility and Requirements
- Age Limit: Applicants must be between the ages of 25 and 35 at the time of application.
- Academic Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in health-related fields, IT, or social sciences. Applicants should have demonstrable experience or interest in public health, health-related NGO work, or community-based initiatives.
- Work Experience: Candidates with leadership experience in health projects or community health will be prioritized.
- Other Requirements:
- Must be an indigene of the state being applied for.
- Must possess smartphones with data capabilities (for online meetings like Zoom and WhatsApp).
- Must have strong analytical and entrepreneurial skills.
- Recommendation: A letter from a University Dean, NYSC place of primary assignment, or a respected organization demonstrating character and leadership.
Program Duration and Stipend
- Duration: 12 months
- Stipend: Not specified, but fellows will be remunerated with the necessary tools for their work in healthcare transformation and reform.
Application Deadline
- The application deadline for the National Health Fellows Programme is 27th January, 2025.
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Interested candidates can apply by visiting the official programme website: National Health Fellows Programme.
