This year-long fellowship is designed to advance the leadership skills of talented African women who are passionate about gender equity in global health systems.

Throughout the program, participants can expect to gain knowledge and skills in the following competencies:

Gender Equity and Intersectional Analysis: The ability to apply an intersectional and/or gender equity lens to health systems and/or health systems research.

Global Health Policy and Advocacy: The ability to work around policy development, communication, cohesion, and advocacy to address the political environment and organizational culture of health institutions.

Leadership: The ability to create a vision which empowers others, fosters collaboration, lead, guide decision-making and support diverse team members, to recognize and challenge gender inequity within their organization.

Mentorship: The ability to develop and realize their leadership potential, their skillset, recognize opportunities for change, and optimize institutional resources to promote gender equity through their work.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Women in Global Health Leadership Fellowship is aimed at persons who:

Identify as a woman

Are early career-mid career (5 – 15 years of experience in local, regional or global health work)

Have post-grad education in Public Health, Health Sciences, Health Policy and/or related fields (MA or PhD)

Work in a role that focuses on public health policy, practice, teaching and/or research

Demonstrate leadership qualities through schooling, work or community service

Reside and work in Kenya or South Africa

Are an African national

Possess fluency in English

Are able to attend a one-week (5-7 Days) in person training

Have support of their employer to be part of the program

BENEFIT:

Aside from a curriculum in global health policy, gender equity and leadership, this hybrid fellowship journey includes:

Training and workshops delivered by experts

Personalized mentorship

Guidance in the design of a leadership project

Fully funded one week in-person training (including transportation, accommodation, and meals)

Financial stipend

All participants will be expected to attend the one-week in-person training. Transportation, accommodations and meals will be provided.

Financial Support: This fellowship will provide participants with a living and family support stipend to cover lost wages, child or elder care, or other expenses to support their full participation in the program.