The Women in Global Health Leadership Fellowship is a year-long program designed to advance the leadership skills of talented African women passionate about promoting gender equity within global health systems. The fellowship offers a comprehensive curriculum covering global health policy, leadership, knowledge translation, and mentorship skills. Experts deliver these through innovative lectures, case studies, role plays, workshops, discussion forums, and reflective exercises. Participants are also supported by an amazing group of mentors throughout the journey.
The program was created in collaboration between the University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Moi University School of Public Health (Kenya), and the University of Cape Town School of Public Health (South Africa), with partnership from the Mastercard Foundation. It aims to create safe spaces for women leaders to share experiences, gain gender-transformative leadership skills, and push forward equitable health policies.
Benefits
The fellowship benefits include:
Comprehensive training and workshops by global health experts
Personalized mentorship throughout the year
Guidance and support in designing and implementing a leadership project
Fully funded one-week in-person training, including transportation, accommodation, and meals
Financial stipend to support living expenses, family support (such as child or elder care), and to compensate for lost wages during participation
Opportunity to join an alumni network and possibly serve as an advisor to future cohorts
Requirements
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 the support of their employer to be part of the program
Method of Application
For More Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: June 13, 2025.
