Applications are now open for the WomenLift Health x WILAN Nigeria Leadership Journey 2026. This is a fully funded, 12-month leadership programme designed for mid-career women working in public and global health across Nigeria.
The programme creates a safe and supportive space for women to reflect, grow, and lead with confidence. Throughout the year, participants sharpen their leadership voice, strengthen decision-making skills, and learn how to lead with clarity and purpose.
What the Leadership Journey Offers
The Leadership Journey brings together women from diverse public health roles. These include policy, research, service delivery, and programme management. By learning together, participants develop practical responses to shared health challenges facing communities today.
More importantly, the programme combines learning, mentoring, and coaching to support real leadership growth.
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How the Programme Works
Participants engage in a mix of in-person and virtual learning activities throughout the year.
Key learning components include:
- Two in-person learning residencies called Immersion and Lift-Off
- Online learning sessions held across the programme period
- Group mentoring sessions conducted online
- One-to-one coaching with experienced leadership coaches
- A self-directed health leadership project
After completing the programme, participants become Global Fellows. Fellows join a long-term global network that provides ongoing peer support at local, regional, and international levels.
Programme Cost
The Leadership Journey is completely free. WomenLift Health covers all programme costs. This includes travel and accommodation for in-person sessions.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must meet all the following criteria:
- Identify as a woman
- Work in public health policy, practice, or research
- Have 10 to 20 years of experience in public health
- Live and work in Nigeria
- Be a Nigerian citizen
- Communicate confidently in written and spoken English
- Participate from West Africa Standard Time for at least 75% of the programme
WomenLift Health welcomes applicants from a wide range of sectors. These include government, academia, private sector, non-profits, philanthropy, and research institutions.
Programme Timeline
The Nigeria Leadership Journey 2026 runs from May 2026 to April 2027.
Key in-person sessions:
- Immersion: 20–22 July 2026
- Lift-Off: 20–21 April 2027
All scheduled sessions are mandatory. However, JourneyPLUS events remain optional.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the official WomenLift Health portal:
🔗 Application page:
https://www.womenlifthealth.org/are-you-eligible-nigeria-application/
For full programme details, visit:
🔗 Nigeria Leadership Journey information page:
https://www.womenlifthealth.org/nigeria-signature-leadership-journey
Application Deadline
🗓 31 December 2025
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