WomenLift Health Nigeria Leadership – Women across Nigeria’s public and global health space now have an exceptional opportunity to strengthen their leadership capacity through a globally respected initiative.
Applications have officially opened for the WomenLift Health Nigeria Leadership 2026, a prestigious and fully sponsored programme designed specifically for mid-career women professionals.
This year-long WomenLift Health Nigeria Leadership experience is carefully structured to support women who are already making meaningful contributions to health systems but are ready to step into stronger, more influential leadership roles.
Rather than focusing solely on technical skills, the WomenLift Health Nigeria Leadership programme emphasizes personal growth, leadership presence, confidence-building, and strategic influence, qualities that are critical for driving sustainable health outcomes in Nigeria.
About the WomenLift Health Nigeria Leadership Programme
The WomenLift Health Nigeria Leadership Journey is not a traditional training course. It is an immersive, reflective, and transformational leadership experience that runs for 12 months, blending self-discovery with peer learning and expert guidance.
Participants are guided through a thoughtfully curated journey that helps them examine how they lead, how they communicate, and how they influence change within complex health systems.
The WomenLift Health Nigeria Leadership creates a safe and supportive environment where women can openly reflect, challenge assumptions, and grow alongside others who understand the realities of working in public and global health.
Through collaboration with WILAN Nigeria, the WomenLift Health Nigeria Leadership is locally grounded while remaining globally connected, ensuring that participants gain both contextual relevance and international exposure.
Purpose and Vision of the Programme
The central goal of the WomenLift Health Nigeria Leadership Programme is to strengthen women’s leadership voices in health systems where decisions often shape lives, communities, and national outcomes. WomenLift Health recognizes that many women already possess deep technical expertise but may face systemic barriers to leadership advancement.
WomenLift Health Nigeria Leadership programme is designed to help women:
- Build confidence in their leadership identity
- Strengthen how they communicate ideas and influence decisions
- Lead authentically without conforming to limiting expectations
- Navigate power dynamics within health institutions
- Respond effectively to shared and emerging health challenges
By bringing women from diverse professional backgrounds together, the programme fosters collaboration across sectors and encourages participants to learn from different perspectives within the health ecosystem.
Who the WomenLift Health Nigeria Leadership Is Designed For
The WomenLift Health Nigeria Leadership Journey targets mid-career women professionals working across public and global health fields. These include women involved in:
- Health policy formulation and implementation
- Research and evidence generation
- Health service delivery and systems strengthening
- Programme design, coordination, and management
Participants typically occupy roles where their decisions, leadership, or influence directly impact health outcomes, communities, and institutions.
WomenLift Health Nigeria Leadership intentionally creates a cohort drawn from a wide range of sectors to enrich learning and peer exchange. Selected participants may come from:
- Government institutions
- Academic and research organizations
- Non-governmental and non-profit organizations
- Private sector health initiatives
- Philanthropic institutions
- Multilateral and development agencies
How the Leadership Journey Is Structured
The WomenLift Health Nigeria Leadership programme runs across a full calendar year and combines in-person engagement with virtual learning, making it both immersive and flexible.
Participants are expected to actively engage throughout the duration of the programme, as each component builds upon the other to deliver a holistic leadership experience.
In-Person Learning Experiences
The programme includes two intensive residential gatherings, which form the cornerstone of the Leadership Journey.
Immersion Session
This opening residency brings participants together to:
- Establish shared values and trust within the cohort
- Reflect deeply on personal leadership journeys
- Explore leadership identity, power, and purpose
- Begin building long-lasting peer relationships
The Immersion creates the foundation for the rest of the programme and sets the tone for reflective and authentic engagement.
Lift-Off Session
Held at the end of the programme, this closing residency focuses on:
- Consolidating leadership growth and lessons learned
- Reflecting on personal and professional transformation
- Strengthening networks for continued collaboration
- Preparing participants for sustained leadership impact beyond the programme
Virtual Learning and Ongoing Support
Between in-person sessions, participants engage in a range of online activities designed to maintain momentum and deepen learning.
These include:
- Interactive virtual learning sessions
- Facilitated group mentoring discussions
- One-on-one coaching sessions tailored to individual leadership goals
- Peer learning circles that encourage shared problem-solving
The virtual format allows participants to remain engaged while balancing professional responsibilities.
Self-Directed Leadership Project
A core element of the WomenLift Health Nigeria Leadership Journey is the self-directed health leadership project. Each participant identifies a leadership challenge, opportunity, or area of impact within her professional context and works on it throughout the programme.
This project allows women to:
- Apply leadership insights to real-world challenges
- Experiment with new leadership approaches
- Reflect on progress and outcomes with guidance from mentors and coaches
The project is not about technical delivery alone but about how participants lead, influence, and drive change.
Global Fellowship and Long-Term Community
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants become WomenLift Health Global Fellows. Fellowship status connects women to a powerful international network of leaders committed to advancing health equity and leadership inclusion.
As Fellows, participants gain access to:
- Ongoing peer support at national, regional, and global levels
- Leadership development opportunities beyond the programme
- A trusted community of women leaders across continents
- Platforms for collaboration, mentorship, and shared learning
This long-term network ensures that the impact of the Leadership Journey extends far beyond the initial 12 months.
Financial Requirements and Coverage Breakdown
The WomenLift Health x WILAN Nigeria Leadership Journey is fully funded. Selected participants do not pay any fees to participate.
The programme covers:
- Tuition and programme delivery costs
- Travel expenses for in-person residencies
- Accommodation during residential sessions
This funding structure ensures that financial barriers do not prevent qualified women from accessing the opportunity.
Eligibility Criteria for WomenLift Health Nigeria Leadership Applicants
To be considered for the WomenLift Health Nigeria Leadership Journey, applicants must meet all of the following conditions:
- Identify as a woman
- Be actively working in public or global health policy, practice, or research
- Possess 10 to 20 years of professional experience in the public health field
- Live and work in Nigeria
- Hold Nigerian citizenship
- Communicate confidently in written and spoken English
- Be comfortable engaging in reflective discussions and group learning
- Reside within West Africa Standard Time for at least 75% of the programme duration
The selection process seeks to build a diverse cohort representing multiple sectors, institutions, and leadership perspectives.
Programme Timeline and Key Dates
The 2026 Nigeria Leadership Journey runs over a full year.
- Programme Duration: May 2026 – April 2027
Scheduled In-Person Sessions
- Immersion: 20 – 22 July 2026
- Lift-Off: 20 – 21 April 2027
Attendance at all scheduled programme activities is mandatory. Optional JourneyPLUS events may be offered for additional enrichment but are not compulsory.
Application Process and Guide
Interested and eligible women are encouraged to apply directly through the official WomenLift Health Nigeria application platform.
Applications are submitted online via the designated portal, where candidates will be guided through eligibility checks and required information.
Applicants are advised to take time to reflect on their leadership journey, experiences, and aspirations when completing the application, as the programme places strong emphasis on self-awareness and leadership intent.
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted on or before:
31st of December 2025
Late applications will not be considered, and candidates are encouraged to apply well ahead of the deadline to allow time for careful preparation.
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