The National Health Fellows Program for Young Emerging Nigerian Professionals 2025 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
About The National Health Fellows Programme for Young Emerging Nigerian Professionals
Opportunity Details
The National Health Fellows programme brings together a cohort of emerging professionals across various disciplines, including health and health-related, Information Technology, and Social Sciences. These fellows will undergo rigorous training, mentorship, leadership opportunities, and exposure to best practices within the Nigerian health space. The primary objective of the fellowship is to cultivate a cadre of highly skilled and motivated health leaders capable of driving meaningful change and innovation in our health sector.
Benefits of The National Health Fellows Programme for Young Emerging Nigerian Professionals
- Fellows will receive a stipend to support their participation and living expenses during the programme.
- In-Person Workshops :Interactive sessions led by industry experts on leadership, innovation, and strategy.
- Asychronous Learning: Access courses virtually and learn anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.
- Mentorship:One-on-one guidance from accomplished professionals, providing insights and support.
- Capstone Projects:Practical, hands-on assignments where fellows apply their skills to tackle real challenges.
- Collaboration:Opportunities to connect with a diverse community of peers and industry leaders.
The National Health Fellows Programme for Young Emerging Nigerian Professionals Requirements
- Must be between the ages of 25 and 35.
- 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
- Applicants should demonstrate analytical skills, entrepreneurial drive, leadership potential, and an interest or experience in primary healthcare, community projects, or related fields.
Application Date and Process
The following documents will be required for verification should you be successful in this round of screening, kindly have them ready:
- Resume (CV)
- Birth Certificate or an Affidavit of age declaration
- State of Origin Certificate
- Degree Certificate
- NYSC Discharge Certificate
Application Deadline
30 November, 2025
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