The Global Health Corp (GHC) is looking for talented young leaders with a variety of skill sets and backgrounds to join and contribute to the movement for health equity.

Young professionals from 13 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa will be selected by GHC through a highly selective process, to work for 13 months in high-impact positions on the front lines of global health.

GHC currently assigns fellows to Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, and Uganda.

Benefits to applying: As a catalyst for aspiring leaders, the Global Health Corp (GHC) Fellowship Programme gives successful applicants access to:

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  • Participate in bespoke training
  • Learn as you go
  • Become part of a supportive and dynamic community
  • Build your resilience

Eligibility and application: Applications are now being accepted for the 2023–2024 Africa fellowship class through January 11, 2023. Candidates should be potential high-impact leaders from a variety of industries and backgrounds who bring the expertise required to close significant gaps in the health system. 

By the start of the fellowship, fellows must:

  • Be 30 years of age or younger.
  • Hold a bachelor’s or undergraduate university degree.
  • Be proficient in English.
  • Be a citizen or legal permanent resident of Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, or Zimbabwe.

Start application here

About Global Health Corp (GHC): Global Health Corp (GHC) was founded on the premise that leadership is the most powerful change agent in global health. As a result, GHC offers an exciting leadership opportunity in which skills are developed and fellows gain experience with a high-impact health organization.

Your personal and professional growth will be catalyzed during the fellowship period. Participants will also be placed within a global and diverse network of bright, young, and committed health equity champions.

The end goal is to enable applicants to commence their careers working towards equitable health systems.

  • So far, a total of 1150 fellows and alumni comprise the GHC network.
  • 83% of GHC alumni hold mid- to senior-leadership roles
  • 400+ health organizations employ GHC leaders.
  • 76 % of fellows and alumni have spoken publicly, published writing, or participated in advocacy efforts this year.