Transforming Healthcare, One Centre at a Time
Strengthening the nation’s healthcare system by equipping young Nigerians to become catalysts for change in their communities.
The National Health Fellows Programme
A special message from the Minister of Health and Social Welfare.
A special message from the Minister of Health and Social Welfare.
What are the eligibility requirements for the programme?
- 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
What is the National Health Fellows Programme?
In his determination to comprehensively upgrade existing primary healthcare centres and construct over 8,800 new primary healthcare centres across all local government areas in the country for accessible and qualitative healthcare delivery with the provision of new social accountability mechanisms, HE 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the National Health Fellows Programme
Yes, the age limit for the programme is 25 to 35 years.
The fellowship lasts 12 months and provides participants with training, fieldwork, and mentorship.
No, the programme requires a full-time commitment.
Yes, fellows will receive a stipend to support their participation and living expenses during the programme.
Applicants should demonstrate analytical skills, entrepreneurial drive, leadership potential, and an interest or experience in primary healthcare, community projects, or related fields.
A bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, IT, or social sciences is required to be eligible.
Yes, you can apply, but preference is given to applicants who reside in the local government area they are applying for.
