Global Health Protection
Applications are open for the Fellowship in Outbreak Readiness for Global Health Protection (FOR GHP) 2026. The programme is designed to strengthen outbreak preparedness, response and resilience among public health structures across sub Saharan Africa through a blended training of trainers approach.
The fellowship is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Health through the Global Health Protection Programme and implemented through a consortium comprising the Africa Field Epidemiology Network, Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine, Robert Koch Institute and Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute.
The programme runs for approximately 1.5 years and combines in person workshops, distance based learning, self study eLearning modules, simulations and the development of practical teaching case studies. Fellows will participate in workshops in Hamburg, Accra and Kampala while applying their learning within their home institutions.
The FOR GHP Fellowship uses a multiplier approach to build a stronger public health workforce capable of responding to natural and intentional disease outbreaks. The programme aims to equip professionals with practical competencies that can be transferred to colleagues and institutions in their home countries.
Training covers outbreak management, One Health, global health security, infectious disease surveillance, public health intelligence, emergency preparedness, adult learning, communication, leadership and systems thinking.
The programme also encourages fellows to develop and implement context specific teaching case studies at their home institutions. This allows participants to become facilitators, trainers and institutional multipliers who can contribute to stronger preparedness beyond their own professional development.
The fellowship includes seven eLearning modules as part of the selection process, followed by three major in person workshops. The first workshop will take place in Hamburg, Germany, from April 12 to 17, 2027. The second workshop will take place in Accra, Ghana, from October 11 to 15, 2027. The final workshop will take place in Kampala, Uganda, from July 3 to 7, 2028.
Successful participants will receive a certificate and 10 European Credit Transfer System points from the University of Basel upon completion of the programme.
• No tuition fees
• Economy class flights for the three workshops
• Visa fees for the three workshops
• Accommodation during the three workshops
• Daily meals during the workshops
• Certificate upon successful completion
• 10 ECTS points from the University of Basel
• Training in outbreak management and global health security
• Practical experience in developing and delivering teaching case studies
• Training in One Health and systems thinking
• Professional networking across sub Saharan Africa
• Opportunities for peer learning and mentorship
• Participation in a regional public health community of practice
• Development of leadership and facilitation skills
• Outbreak management
• One Health
• Global health security
• Infectious disease surveillance
• Public health intelligence
• Emergency preparedness and response
• Infection prevention and control
• Public health communication
• Adult learning and training design
• Leadership in public health emergencies
• Systems thinking
• Cross sector collaboration
• Simulation and case based learning
• Sustainable public health workforce development
• Applicants must originate from the sub Saharan Africa region.
• Applicants must currently be employed in the sub Saharan Africa region.
• Applicants must have at least two years of professional experience in the public health or biomedical sector.
• Experience in infectious disease management, prevention or control is preferred.
• Applicants should have a degree or relevant proficiency in Public Health, Medicine, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Biology or an allied health sciences discipline.
• Applicants must obtain endorsement from their current employer.
• The employer must confirm that the applicant can attend the three in person workshops alongside their professional responsibilities.
• The employer must support the applicant in implementing teaching case studies at their institution.
• Applicants must provide a recommendation from at least one current and contactable referee.
• The reference should not be older than three years.
• Applicants must demonstrate advanced proficiency in English.
• Accepted English evidence includes IELTS 6.0, TOEFL Paper 550, TOEFL Computer 213, TOEFL Internet 79 to 80, native English proficiency or higher education completed in English with written proof.
• Applicants must have access to a computer with a stable internet connection, functioning audio and microphone.
• Participation in virtual activities cannot be completed using only a mobile phone or tablet.
• All gender identities are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Completed online application form
• Motivation letter in English in PDF format
• Employer endorsement document using the provided template
• Employer confirmation of release from work for the three workshops
• Employer support for implementation of teaching case studies
• Letter of recommendation from at least one current referee
• Referee email address and telephone number
• Proof of English language proficiency
Applicants should ensure that all required information and documents are submitted electronically. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Global Health Protection
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