This innovative initiative, launched by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, seeks to revolutionize Nigeria’s public health landscape and cultivate the next generation of healthcare leaders to improve primary healthcare services across the country.
This esteemed programme will assemble a group of emerging professionals from diverse disciplines, including health and related fields, Information Technology, and Social Sciences. The chosen fellows will engage in comprehensive training, mentorship, and leadership development, while also gaining insights into best practices within Nigeria’s health sector.
“This programme is built upon the limitless talent, brilliance, and patriotic valour of our young citizens, offering them an unprecedented opportunity to hone their leadership abilities and create impactful, results-driven solutions in healthcare. We call on young Nigerians to arise as powerful catalysts of change and take their rightful place in shaping the future of our nation’s health sector,” said Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, Hon. Minister of Health and Social Welfare.
The main aim of the fellowship is to develop a cohort of highly capable and driven health leaders who can instigate significant change and foster innovation within our healthcare system.
A recent announcement outlines the eligibility requirements for the program.
Candidates must be aged between 25 and 35, hold a bachelor’s degree in health-related disciplines, information technology, or social sciences, and possess relevant experience and skills.
Furthermore, applicants should show a keen interest in or have experience with primary healthcare, community initiatives, or health-focused NGOs.
Additionally, candidates are expected to exhibit strong analytical abilities, entrepreneurial spirit, and leadership potential, and they must not be engaged in full-time or part-time employment, as the program necessitates a full-time commitment, among other criteria.
Interested individuals are invited to submit their applications via the official portal at www.healthfellows.ng by January 27, 2025. The selection process will include several screening phases, such as eligibility checks and interviews. This initiative highlights HE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s dedication to enhancing the nation’s healthcare system by empowering young Nigerians to act as agents of change in their communities.