Applications are now open for the second cohort of the National Health Fellows Programme (NHFP), a government initiative under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) Coordination Office, supervised by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
The National Health Fellows Programme was approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to comprehensively upgrade existing primary healthcare centres and construct over 8,800 new ones across all local government areas in the country. The programme aims to improve accessible and quality healthcare delivery while introducing new social accountability mechanisms.
Young Nigerians between the ages of 25 and 35 will be engaged as fellows across the 774 local government areas. The FG stated that fellows will be recruited, remunerated, and equipped with appropriate tools to drive positive change in the health sector.
The one-year fellowship offers training, fieldwork, and mentorship, with fellows receiving a stipend to support living expenses. Eligible applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in health-related fields, IT, or social sciences. They must also show demonstrable interest or experience in public health, community projects, or work with health-related NGOs.
Other requirements include being an indigene of the state applied for, owning a smartphone with data capability, and providing a recommendation from a university dean, NYSC supervisor, or a recognized organisation. Applicants must also present their Government Area Certificate, Degree Certificate, NYSC Certificate or Exemption Letter, and résumé.
Applications opened on November 1, 2025. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply via https://healthfellows.ng/apply.
