West Africa Regional Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) Intermediate Training 2026 – Applications Open

Applications are now open for the West Africa Regional Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) Intermediate Training – Cohort 2, a specialized training programme designed for mid-career public health professionals across West Africa.

The programme aims to strengthen public health emergency management capacity by equipping participants with practical skills and advanced knowledge in emergency preparedness, response coordination, and the operation of Public Health Emergency Operations Centers (PHEOCs).

Programme Details

• Programme: West Africa Regional Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) Intermediate Training – Cohort 2
• Target Participants: Mid-level public health professionals with experience in managing public health emergency operations or emergency preparedness and response programmes
• Training Duration: Two-week residential programme
• Arrival Date: 6 September 2026
• Training Dates: 7–18 September 2026
• Departure Date: 19 September 2026
• Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be citizens of a West African country
• Possess a postgraduate degree in public health or a related field
• Have relevant professional experience in public health
• Be employed full-time in a public health or related institution in West Africa
• Demonstrate the ability to interact in basic English

Priority areas include:

• Public Health Emergency Operations Centers (PHEOCs)
• Medicine
• Public Health
• Logistics and Supply Chain
• Health Policy
• Animal Health
• Environmental Health

Application Requirements

Applicants are required to submit:

• A signed written application
• A one-page motivation letter
• A detailed CV (maximum two pages)
• Three recommendation letters as specified in the programme guidelines

For complete eligibility requirements, application instructions, and supporting documents, visit:

Pro Health International Application Page

Application Deadline

30 June 2026

Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to review the full application guidelines and submit their applications before the deadline.