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Overview

Apply for the Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership.

You have:

• Hold a postgraduate degree in a public-health-related field.
• Be a citizen of an African Union Member State.
• Have at least 10 years of professional experience after completing a master’s degree.
• Be in full-time employment in public health within a public or private institution in Africa.
• Demonstrate a strong track record or clear potential for impactful public health leadership that can improve health outcomes on the continent.
• Submit all required application documents.
• Submit an employer support letter guaranteeing time release for the fellowship activities.
• Provide two professional letters of recommendation.
• Write a personal statement (max 400 words) addressing leadership experience, professional accomplishments, vision for the future of public health leadership in Africa, and how they will champion public health initiatives.
• Submit a leadership challenge project proposal (max 400 words) including project title, description of the challenge, proposed strategy and expected outcomes.

Job Description

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  Job Title: Kofi Annan Fellowship - Global Health Leadership (Cohort 6)

  Posting Start Date: 12/16/25

Job Description: About Africa CDC

The Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership is designed to support aspirational public health leaders across Africa in acquiring advanced skills to strategize, manage, and guide public health programmes. The Fellowship nurtures leaders capable of driving the new public health order for Africa and preparing the next generation of leaders.

With over 84 graduates from 34 countries and 25 current Fellows from 17 nations, the fellowship has produced leaders who are shaping health governance, forging transnational partnerships, writing influential works, and advancing public health reforms across the continent. Some alumni have replicated the programme within their institutions or risen to senior leadership roles, including cabinet-level appointments.

Cohort 6 encourages applicants from all regions of Africa, with particular focus on experts in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Public Mental Health, as well as senior professionals working in government ministries and National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs). The next cohort begins in June 2026.

Requirements

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Hold a postgraduate degree in a public-health-related field, including but not limited to: One Health, human medicine, health economics, finance, health policy, animal health, sexual and reproductive health, or environmental health.Be a citizen of an African Union Member State.
• Have at least 10 years of professional experience after completing a master’s degree.
• Be in full-time employment in public health within a public or private institution in Africa.
• Demonstrate a strong track record or clear potential for impactful public health leadership that can improve health outcomes on the continent.
• Submit all required application documents:
• Employer support letter guaranteeing time release for the fellowship activities.
• Two professional letters of recommendation.
• A personal statement (max 400 words) addressing:
• Leadership experience and professional accomplishments.
• Vision for the future of public health leadership in Africa.

• How the applicant will champion public health initiatives.

• A leadership challenge project proposal (max 400 words) including:

• Project title.
• Description of the challenge (what it is, who is affected, and why it matters).
• Proposed strategy and expected outcomes.

Selection is conducted by an independent committee of experts from the African Union Commission, Africa CDC, and global partners, ensuring equal opportunity and strong representation of women and under-represented groups.

Important Information

Fellowship Benefits Africa CDC covers all fellowship-related costs, including:

• Travel
• Daily allowances
• Insurance during residential sessions
• Learning materials and required digital tools

Application Process Applications must be submitted exclusively through the online portal.

Incomplete or emailed applications will not be reviewed.

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: 30 January 2026
• Notification of Successful Applicants: 31 April 2026

• Programme Start Date: 1 June 2026

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