The Corona Management Systems invites applications for the Malaria Modelling Fellowship Program in Nigeria, targeted at building the mathematical modelling capacity of public health professionals in Nigeria.
Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Fellowship is a collaboration involving the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Benefits
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Partially funded program designed to accommodate your current professional schedule.
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Free tuition and refreshments during in-person training sessions.
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Capacity building in high-demand modelling skills to inform malaria policy and control efforts both in Nigeria and globally.
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Access to a comprehensive curriculum covering core mathematical modelling, malaria epidemiology (including transmission dynamics), and essential adjunct modules to enhance career growth and technical competence.
Applicants must:
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Be Nigerian citizens residing in Nigeria.
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Have at least three years of public health experience.
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Hold a master’s degree or specialised training in epidemiology, biostatistics, or public health.
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Be affiliated with a Nigerian institution (public, private, non-profit, or NGO) within the One Health ecosystem.
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Be under 50 years old.
Eligible candidates include:
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Post-doctoral fellows and junior lecturers in epidemiology or biostatistics at universities, NGOs, or research institutes.
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Resident doctors in public health or community medicine, especially those affiliated with NGOs.
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Data specialists from malaria programs, Stop Transmission of Polio (STOP) cohorts, rapid response teams, or other emergency preparedness initiatives.
Additional requirements:
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
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Strong communication skills in both verbal and written English.
How to Apply
Submit application by clicking this link
Deadline: July 20, 2025.
The Corona Management Systems invites applications for its Malaria Modelling Fellowship Program in Nigeria, aimed at bolstering the mathematical modelling capacity of public health professionals. This initiative is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and involves collaboration with the National Malaria Elimination Programme, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, and WHO. Benefits include free tuition for in-person sessions, training in high-demand modeling skills for malaria policy, and a comprehensive curriculum in mathematical modelling and malaria epidemiology.
Applicants must be Nigerian citizens residing in Nigeria, have three years of public health experience, and hold a master’s degree or specialized training in epidemiology, biostatistics, or public health. They should be affiliated with Nigerian institutions within the One Health ecosystem and be under 50 years old. Eligible candidates include post-doctoral fellows, junior lecturers, resident doctors in public health, and data specialists from relevant health programs. Additional requirements include proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong English communication skills.
To apply, candidates must submit their applications through the provided link by the deadline on July 20, 2025.
