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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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MO IBRAHIM FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIPS

Application Deadline: Friday, 20 October 2023

LOCATION: Multiple Region

Applications for the 2024 Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships are now open. Fellowships are open to young professionals, mid-career and new executives from Africa with relevant work experience and a master’s degree.

ELIGIBILITY:

National of an African country

Minimum 7 years’ of relevant work experience

Master’s degree

Under the age of 40, or 45 for women with children

Any additional criteria as set by the host

BENEFIT:

Each year three Fellows have an opportunity to work in the executive offices of the AfDB (Abidjan), ECA (Addis Ababa) or the ITC (Geneva), with a stipend of $100,000. 

During their 12-month programmes, Fellows gain both technical and leadership skills, while contributing directly to research and policy design. A special feature of the programme is the opportunity to benefit from the direct mentorship of the heads of the host organisations. 

Fellows also become members of the Now Generation Network (NGN), through which they continue to contribute their skills and insights to building a better Africa.

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