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EVANS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICE AND GIVERNANCE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM IN PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP (IPPHL)

Application Deadline: 15 October, 2023

LOCATION: USA

The International Program in Public Health Leadership is an eight-month program for emerging leaders working in or closely with African Ministries of Health. A flagship program of the Evans School at the University of Washington, IPPHL expands the policy and leadership acumen of leaders to develop and implement lasting public policy solutions and transform health systems. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Mid-career public health professional from Africa, working in government, for a government initiative/partner, or entity at the federal, regional, state, or provincial level 

Responsible for managing public health program(s) with supervisory responsibilities, either individual staff or a team; Accountable for the performance of public health programs and/or for managing front-line health workers 

Holds a degree related to public health or  is a medical professional 

A citizen and resident of a country in Africa 

Strong English-language skills, and the ability to articulate the various policy or program implementation challenges that they deal with in public health

A statement of willingness from your organization to participate in elements of the program that require their input such as surveys. 

BENEFIT:

The program is fully funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and partners with the Center for Creative Leadership.

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THE HUBERT H. HUMPHREY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.

Application Deadline: 15 October, 2023

LOCATION: USA

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program enhances leadership among international professionals who collaborate to address local and global challenges and foster change for our collective good.  The Humphrey Fellowship Program is a Fulbright exchange activity funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education. 

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for a Humphrey Fellowship Program, applicants must:

Be a citizen of an eligible country

The Humphrey Fellowship Program is a non-degree program. Participants may complete academic coursework at their host university to update their academic and professional knowledge in their filed, but they do not receive an academic degree as a result of their participation in the program.

Application deadline vary by country. The nominating U.S Embassy or Binational Fullbright Commission will advice on its internal deadline for receiving applications. U.S Embassies and Commissions must submit their nominations to the Institute of International Education in Washington D.C by early October.

BENEFIT:

Payment of tuition and fees at the assigned host university 

Pre-academic English language training, if required

A maintenance (living) allowance, including a one-time settling-in allowance

Accident and sickness coverage 

A book allowance

A one-time computer subsidy

Air travel (international travel to and from the U.S. for the Program and domestic travel to required program events)

A Professional Development allowance for professional activities, such as field trips, professional visits, and conferences

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