PHIHN 360 Monthly Roundup
Welcome to the Public Health Incubation Hub Nigeria (PHIHN) newsletter! We apologise for the brief pause in our monthly newsletters, but we are excited to announce that they are back in action.
Our goal at PHIHN is to share opportunities that support the mentorship and career development of young and early-career public health professionals.
Our social media pages have remained active. In this first edition of our newsletter for 2023, we are pleased to introduce you to other PHIHN initiatives. Here's what's new and exciting in our community.
Virtual Networking Event
We are thrilled to announce what could be a pioneer virtual networking event for students, graduates, and early-career to experienced professionals in public health. This event presents a unique opportunity to expand your professional network, learn from experts in the field, and take your career to new heights. Don't miss out on this exciting chance to connect with fellow public health enthusiasts and gain valuable insights that can help shape your future. Please see details on how to register and look out for more on our social media pages.
PHIHN Web Series
We are excited to introduce the PHIHN Web series! This new initiative will feature public health professionals every other month, and will focus on answering frequently asked questions around developing a career in public health. Our aim is to provide invaluable insights and guidance to those who are passionate about public health and want to make a difference in their communities.
To stay informed about upcoming events, please sign up to our mailing list and follow us on social media. Spaces for each event will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so be sure to register early to secure your spot. We can't wait to share this exciting new initiative with you!
PHIHN Women Who Inspire
For Women’s History Month, we curated a list of inspiring female public health leaders and the amazing work they do. Who is your female public health hero? Share with us using the hashtag #PHIHNWomenWhoInspire.
Here is a glimpse of the #PHIHNWomenWhoInspire on our list.
Looking for opportunities to share your work, meet other public health professionals or advance your career. Here is a curated list for our community;
Fellowships
Applications are open for the Africa CDC Public Health Emergency Management fellowship (Africa CDC PHEM) Fellowship 2023. It targets mid-career African professionals with experience in emergency preparedness programs across African Union member states. Application deadline: May 20th, 2023. Apply here
Are you an aspiring public health leader who is passionate about health equity? Apply to join the 2023 Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity cohort. The fellowship is designed to bring together professionals who are passionate about health equity and leadership potential. Application deadline: April 10th, 2023. Apply here.
Job opportunities
Do you have a Masters in Public Health and 3 - 5 years of experience in research, project management, project coordination, statistical analysis, and data analysis? Apply for the Public Health Analyst role at ehealth4everyone. Application deadline: 15th April, 2023. Apply here.
Marie Stopes is hiring for a Social Behavioural Change Communication Officer position. An ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in strategic communications, great advocacy skills and community engagement. Application deadline: 14th April, 2023. Apply here
Conference
Early registration and scholarship opportunities for the largest HIV/AIDS Conference in Africa (ICASA 2023) opened on 1st of March 2023. Applicants will have access to either a;
Full scholarship (Travel: pre-paid economy class ticket, Accommodation and small living allowance)
Partial scholarship (Accommodation and small living allowance, or Accommodation only, or small living allowance only)
If you have any questions or ideas for how we can better support your public health career development and journey, please don't hesitate to contact us at phihnigeria@gmail.com. We are always looking for ways to improve and expand our network, and we welcome your input.
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Sincerely,
Public Health Incubation Hub