Federal Government National Health Fellows Program 2025

Published: 01 Nov 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the establishment of the National Health Fellows Programme, with young Nigerian fellows to be engaged in all the 774 local government areas in the country.

The fellowship programme is domiciled in the Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) coordination office under the office of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. The fellows will be recruited, remunerated, and equipped with appropriate tools to drive positive change in the health sector.

Join the renewed pathway to leadership development for the Nigerian Health Sector.

Federal Government National Health Fellows Program

Application Deadline	Not Specified
Type	Fellowship
Sponsor	Federal Government of Nigeria

Federal Government National Health Fellows Program Benefits

• Fellows will receive a stipend to support their participation and living expenses during the programme
• The fellowship lasts 12 months and provides participants with training, fieldwork, and mentorship

Requirements for Federal Government National Health Fellows Program

• Must be between the ages of 25 and 35.
• Bachelor’s degree (health-related, IT, or social sciences).
• Demonstrable interest/ or Experience in Public health  OR health-related NGO and partner organisations OR community projects that demonstrate leadership and initiative.
• Candidates must be available to participate full-time in the fellowship programme.
• Candidates must be an indigene of the state being applied for.
• Candidates must possess smartphones with data capabilities i.e. for WhatsApp, Zoom etc.
• Recommendation from the University Dean OR NYSC place of primary assignment, or a respected organisation demonstrating character and leadership.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and entrepreneurial drive

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Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Federal Government of Nigeria on healthfellows.ng to apply

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