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Purpose of Faculty and Mentors

The faculty and mentors aim to strengthen fellows’ leadership and research skills, enhance innovation capacity, and promote excellence in advancing women’s health. Mentors will play a vital role in guiding fellows to refine their research and innovative ideas, navigate technical challenges, and translate scientific findings into meaningful outcomes and products that improve women’s health and well-being.

Roles & Responsibilities
Faculty
  1. Facilitate lectures and specialized training based on fellows’ track (see dual track)
  2. Curriculum design and review.
  3. Create (a)synchronous learning materials.
  4. Give feedback on the program for refinement
Mentors
  1. Identify opportunities for Fellows, e.g. innovation translation, grants
  2. 1-to-1 scheduled mentorship
  3. Connect to funding
  4. Share networks
  5. Give feedback on the program for refinement
Eligibility Requirements for Faculty
Research & Development and Technical areas
  • Research and academic excellence
  • Teaching and pedagogical competence
  • Mentorship and capacity building
  • Alignment with program vision and values
  • Institutional affiliation
  • Leadership (PI/HoD/in charge of a team or have a team of mentees)
  • Experience in innovation/ entrepreneurship is desirable 
  • Postgraduate degree (PhD, MD, DSc, or equivalent)
  • Minimum 10-15 years professional or research experience in women’s health or related biomedical sciences.
Leadership
  • At least 10 years experience in leadership training.
  • Proven track record of practicing leadership e.g leadership coach.
Innovation
  • Product to market experience for health products.
  • Background in women’s health is desirable.
Legal
  • Patent experience across the continent (potential faculty from AUDA- NEPAD, CEO of AFLI)
Eligibility Requirements for Mentors
1

Proven expertise and leadership in health research and innovation for women’s health

2

At least 5 years of professional experience in a high-impact environment

3

Demonstrated success in mentorship, coaching, or supervision

4

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

5

Commitment to ethical leadership, inclusivity, and lifelong learning

6

Availability to mentor 1-3 mentees throughout the program period (1h/month per mentee)

Application openon 13 January 2026

Application closes on 6 February 2026

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Faculty, Mentors and Innovation Advisors' Webinar held on 22nd January, 2026

Time: 2 -3 PM WAT | 4 -5 PM CAT/SAST | 5 -6 PM EAT 

Theme:- Empower Africa’s Future: Become a LEA-WH Faculty & Mentor.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the application requirements
  • Complete the LEA-WH Faculty/Mentor Application form
  • Letter of intent outlining motivation, experience and areas of expertise
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of terminal degree
  • Upload relevant supporting documents
  • Review all materials and requirements
  • Prepare your application documents
  • Submit your application before the deadline
  • Attend/ view the informational webinar if needed

Faculty will receive a honorarium. Mentors are unpaid, and will receive mentors’ training by NAM.

Faculty in the Research, Development and Innovation area will dedicate 4h per week to synchronous learning. Faculty for the Technical areas and the Leadership will dedicate 2 hours each on alternate weeks. Mentors will dedicate 1 hour per mentee per month for the duration of the fellowship. Asynchronous learning will have prerecorded learning materials.

Yes, all classes will only be offered in English.

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Nairobi, Kenya
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