Kofi Annan Fellowship 2026 For Health Leaders

About the role

The Kofi Annan Fellowship supports senior African public health leaders to gain advanced leadership skills and drive health security, policy, and system transformation across Africa.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the implementation of the Africa's Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda.
• Shape the next generation of leaders in public health.

Requirements

• Citizen of an African Union Member State.
• Postgraduate degree in a public health related field.
• 10+ years professional experience after Master’s degree.
• Full-time employment in a public or private health institution.
• Demonstrated or potential leadership capacity.

Qualifications

Senior public health professionals from AU Member States with backgrounds in One Health, human medicine, sexual & reproductive health, public mental health, animal health, finance, health policy, epidemiology, and related fields.

Skills

Strategizing, managing, and leading public health programs.

Benefits

• Full access to digital and residential learning resources.
• Travel, insurance, daily allowances during residential placements.
• Software support for online learning.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Full access to digital and residential learning resources.
• Travel, insurance, daily allowances during residential placements.
• Software support for online learning.

How to Apply

• Submit online application through the provided link.
• Include: Employer support letter, two recommendation letters, personal statement, and leadership challenge project proposal.

Important Dates

• Application deadline: 30 January 2026.
• Applicants notified: 30 April 2026.
• Programme begins: 1 June 2026.

For More Information

Please visit the Africa CDC official page at: https://africacdc.org/kofi-annan-fellowship-in-global-health-leadership/