Opportunity at Empowering African Public Health Leaders
FOR-GHP Fellowship: Empowering African Public Health Leaders
The FOR-GHP Fellowship is a 1.5-year fully funded blended program designed to train public health and biomedical professionals across sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative equips emerging leaders with critical skills in outbreak preparedness, emergency response, One Health, and global health security.
Key Program Details
Duration: 1.5 Years
Format: Blended (Online modules combined with 3 international in-person workshops)
Workshop Locations: Hamburg (Germany), Accra (Ghana), and Kampala (Uganda)
Academic Credit: 10 ECTS credits awarded by the University of Basel
Certification: Official Fellowship Certificate upon completion
What the Fellowship Covers
Financial Support: Full coverage for tuition, visa fees, daily meals, accommodation, and international airfare for all three workshops.
Core Competencies: Advanced training in outbreak response, One Health, global health security, leadership, communication, and instructional skills.
Professional Growth: Mentorship, peer-to-peer learning, and access to a Pan-African professional network.
Eligibility Criteria
Target Audience: Public health or biomedical professionals from sub-Saharan Africa.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.
Academic Background: Degree or professional background in Public Health, Medicine, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Biology, or allied health sciences.
Language Proficiency: Advanced English language skills.
Institutional Support: Formal endorsement from your current employer.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates are encouraged to review the application guidelines and submit their documentation through the official portal.
