Africa CDC Public Health Emergency Management Fellowship 2026 (Cohort III) – Africa CDC-Funded Training for African Public Health Professionals

Overview

The Africa CDC Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) Fellowship 2026 – Cohort III is a six-month residential training program designed to strengthen Africa’s capacity to detect, prepare for, and respond to public health emergencies. It aims to build a skilled workforce capable of leading emergency preparedness and response systems across African Union Member States.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate responses to major public health threats such as disease outbreaks, pandemics, and environmental health emergencies.
• Lead Public Health Emergency Operations Centers (PHEOCs).
• Manage emergency preparedness programs within home countries.
• Strengthen national public health emergency management systems.
• Support emergency preparedness initiatives.

Requirements

• Mid-career public health professionals working within government institutions across Africa.
• Citizens of an African Union Member State.
• 50 years old or younger by 31 July 2026.
• Postgraduate degree in public health or a related field.
• Relevant experience in public health or emergency response programs.
• Full-time government employee working in a public health institution.
• Demonstrated ability to implement public health emergency management programs in their home countries.
• Professionals in public health, medicine, One Health, health economics, health policy, animal health, environmental health, logistics and supply chain, and emergency operations management are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Six months of specialized training in public health emergency management.
• Hands-on experience in Public Health Emergency Operations Centers.
• Mentorship from global experts in emergency preparedness and response.
• Study tours to emergency management centers within Africa and internationally.
• Field placements in public health emergency response settings.
• Networking opportunities with public health leaders across Africa.
• Exposure to global best practices in emergency preparedness and response systems.

Location

Ethiopia and Zambia

How to Apply

Submit your application through the official Africa CDC application portal. Review the official fellowship brochure before applying.

Deadline

31 March 2026