Welcome Health Innovator!
Thank you for your interest in The Career Readiness Fellowship Program 2025. The 8-week fellowship is a unique program organised by Health Intel Trust to equip passionate health entrepreneurs across Africa with essential tools, skills and mentorship needed to thrive at the intersection of healthcare and technology.
The first 4 weeks will focus on capacity-building through soft skills and technical know-how, from storytelling, content creation, and networking to practical sessions like building a GitHub profile and applying design thinking principles to real-world health challenges. This will help to lay a strong foundation for anyone looking to make meaningful contributions in health tech.
The second phase, which will also span for a period of 4 weeks, will feature an intensive mentorship and capstone project. At this point, the learning becomes more specialised and tailored towards your niche. From research and digital product development to community-based innovations in health tech, seasoned experts will be available to help you navigate your path into the health-tech ecosystem, applying what you’ve learned to solve real-world problems.
We believe the future of healthcare belongs to creative, committed thinkers, and we can’t wait to see what you bring to the table. If you have any questions or need support with your application, feel free to reach out to us. We’re committed to making this experience accessible and impactful for every participant.
Qualities Of A Good Fellow
Passionate About Health and Technology
You demonstrate a strong interest in transforming healthcare systems through innovative, tech-driven solutions.
Willingness to Learn
You are open to gaining both soft skills (e.g., storytelling, networking) and technical know-how (e.g., GitHub, design thinking)
Creativity & Problem-Solving
You are able to think outside the box and can turn ideas into actionable projects, especially through the capstone phase.
Committed and Self-Driven
You’re ready to dedicate time and energy to fully engage in the 8-week experience and make the most of mentorship, teamwork, and project work.
Open to Mentorship
You welcome feedback and guidance from experienced professionals and see it as a vital part of your personal and professional growth.
Timeline and Communication of result
The call for fellows launch: Saturday, 26th July, 2025
Deadline for submitting application for the fellowship: Saturday, 9th August, 2025 (11:59 pm West African Time)
Selection of Fellows | Timeline |
A call for fellows is launched for countries in Sub-saharan Africa | Saturday, 26th July, 2025 |
Information Webinar Watch the recording HERE | Monday, 4th August, 2025 https://zoom.us/j/97517253156 |
Application Deadline | Saturday, 9th August, 2025 (11:59 pm West African Time) |
Judging | Monday, 11th – Tuesday, 26th August, 2025 |
Finalist Notification | Sunday, 31st August, 2025 |
Fellowship start date | Saturday, 6th September, 2025 |
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible, you need to meet the below criteria;
- Individuals between the ages of 18-35 years
- People living in any county in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Application must include an uploaded document or pdf of your letter of motivation and resume. The title of each document should include your name. The reviewing and screening of applications would be done by at least three independent judges and final decisions will be made by the organizing committee.
Note:
- All Applications should be in English.
- Applicants below the age of 18 years aren’t eligible to apply.
- The 8-week fellowship program would hold during the weekends.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
What is Health Intel Trust?
Health Intel Trust is a health innovation and research organization with a mandate to groom a new generation of public health innovators and researchers. Through different projects like bootcamps, workshops, and incubator hubs, we bring together motivated young people and brilliant minds from diverse backgrounds, to whom ww provide hands-on practical training, capacity-building sessions and mentoring to build sustainable and locally-relevant public health solutions.
What is the essence of The Career Readiness Fellowship Program by Health Intel Trust?
The Career Readiness Fellowship Program is designed to equip aspiring health innovators across Africa with essential skills at the juncture between healthcare and technology.
Who is eligible to apply?
Any individual with a passion for healthcare, innovation, storytelling, or tech-based solutions is welcome to apply. Whether you’re a student, graduate, health worker, creative, or aspiring technopreneur.
What does the 8-week program cover?
The first 4 weeks focus on foundational training—soft skills and technical tools like storytelling, GitHub setup, content creation, and design thinking. The second 4 weeks involve intensive mentorship, capstone project and applied learning tailored to your interests in health-tech.
Do I need a background in technology or healthcare to join?
No, you don’t. The program is open to Early Career professionals, healthcare students and recent graduates.
Will I learn technical skills like coding?
The fellowship focuses more on equipping you with skills necessary to pursue opportunities including jobs as well as building start ups focused on healthcare and technology rather than intensive coding.
How do I apply for the Health Tech Bootcamp?
No, you don’t. The program is open to Early Career Professionals, Students, Recent Graduates passionate about transforming healthcare Africa.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the program?
Yes. All fellows who complete the Program successfully will receive a certificate of participation.
Is there a participation fee?
No, the fellowship is completely free for all selected fellows.
Are there opportunities to stay involved after the fellowship?
Graduates may be invited to join our alumni network, contribute to future events, or even collaborate with mentors and partners on emerging health-tech initiatives.
What kind of support is available during and after the program?
We offer technical guidance, peer support, mentorship, and access to a growing community of changemakers. We envision an empowerment that goes beyond the 8 weeks of training.
When is the Dealine?
Saturday, 9th of August, 2025 (11:59pm WAT)
Enquiries
Contact our organizing committee via Healthinteltrust@gmail.com
Recorded Information session
Held on 4th August, 2025