President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the establishment of the National Health Fellows Programme, with young Nigerian fellows to be engaged in all the 774 local government areas in the country.
The fellowship programme is domiciled in the Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) coordination office under the office of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. The fellows will be recruited, remunerated, and equipped with appropriate tools to drive positive change in the health sector.
Join the renewed pathway to leadership development for the Nigerian Health Sector.
Bachelor’s degree (health-related, IT, or social sciences).
Demonstrable interest/ or Experience in Public health OR health-related NGO and partner organisations OR community projects that demonstrate leadership and initiative.
Candidates must be available to participate full-time in the fellowship programme.
Candidates must be an indigene of the state being applied for.
Candidates must possess smartphones with data capabilities i.e. for WhatsApp, Zoom etc.
Recommendation from the University Dean OR NYSC place of primary assignment, or a respected organisation demonstrating character and leadership.
Demonstrated analytical skills and entrepreneurial drive
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