Are you a Nigerian between the ages of 25 and 35? Do you have a bachelor’s degree (health-related, IT, or social sciences)? Then you are invisited tp apply for the National Health Fellows Programme 2025.
You will learn more about the eligibility requirements, benefits, and how to apply for the National Health Fellows Programme 2025 in this post.
Also recommended: Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) 2025 Scholars Program
Summary of National Health Fellows Programme
| Host | Federal Government of Nigeria |
| Category | Grants and Internships |
| Eligible Countries: | Nigeria |
| Title | National Health Fellows Programme 2025 |
| Experience level | None |
| Benefits | StipendsTraining Mentorship |
| Application method | online |
| Deadline | January 27, 2025 |
About the National Health Fellows Programme 2025
In his determination to comprehensively upgrade existing primary healthcare centers and construct over 8,800 new primary healthcare centers across all local government areas in the country for accessible and qualitative healthcare delivery with the provision of new social accountability mechanisms, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the establishment of the National Health Fellows Programme, with young Nigerian fellows to be engaged in all 774 local governments.
The Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) coordination office, which reports to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, is in charge of the fellowship initiative.
The fellows will be selected, compensated, and provided with the necessary tools to promote positive change in the health sector.
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
Documents Required
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
Benefits of the Programme
- Montly stipendsÂ
- Trianing
- Networking
Programme Duration
The fellowship lasts 12 months and provides participants with training, fieldwork, and mentorship.
NHF Recruitment Application: How to Apply
All interested and eligible candidates are to click on the application link below to commence their application for the National Health Fellows Programme 2025.
Application Deadline: 27th January, 2025