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UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW AFRICAN EXCELLENCE AWARD

Application Deadline:  31st of March 2024

LOCATION: Scotland

The University of Glasgow African Excellence Award aims to support high achieving students from across Africa in their journey to become Future World Changers.  15 scholarships for International students from Africa, starting a 1 year postgraduate taught Masters programme, in any discipline for academic session 2024/25. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Demonstrate academic excellence and achieve grades equivalent to a UK 1st Class Honours; 

Hold an offer of a place for a postgraduate taught one year Masters programme for September 2024 intake (offer is not needed to apply but applicants will require an offer to be considered for interview, and should take programme application timelines into consideration as detailed on programme webpages); 

Have International fee status; 

Be domiciled in Africa; 

Be able to demonstrate a clear career and/or development plan that will be supported by Masters level study (via application form); 

Be able to provide evidence of meeting the UKVI maintenance/living costs by 30th June 2024 (only required if offered scholarship following successful interview). 

BENEFIT:

Full tuition fee waiver

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EHEALTH4EVERYONE PUBLIC HEALTH ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY OFFICER

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Engagement and Advocacy officer will provide a critical interface between ehealth4everyone, government agencies/organizations and other project stakeholders. He/she will lead and support a broad range of internal/external stakeholder engagement and communication activities. He/she will also develop innovative communication and engagement initiatives requiring the involvement of a wide range of communication channels.

ELIGIBILITY:

A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience working with stakeholders and clients and dealing with sensitive issues.

A Master’s degree in Public Health.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to impart and present information to stakeholders, formulate reports and gain cooperation.

A demonstrated ability to prepare and implement strategies in stakeholder relations and issue management are vital to the role.

Please Note: This is a fully Onsite position, not currently available for remote or hybrid

RESPONSIBITY:

Providing active management support for a range of advocacy and/or advocacy-related projects.

Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and keeping contact records in our database updated regularly.

Supporting the delivery of high-quality events in collaboration with relevant stakeholders in the country.

Daily monitoring of our activities and keeping the team informed of relevant developments and engagement opportunities.

Conducting research and supporting the drafting of briefings on key engagement areas.

Providing administrative support relating to our advocacy, including the coordination of mailings, scheduling meetings locally and taking minutes, including pictures of the activities.

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