(Applications Are Now Open ) A Fully Funded 2026 Midwifery Leadership Journey. For Women in West Africa

Applications are now open for The 2026 West Africa Midwifery Leadership Journey. it's a 12-month, fully funded leadership development experience designed to strengthen the leadership capacities, influence, and professional networks of mid- to senior-career women working to improve midwifery and maternal-newborn health outcomes. It is delivered by WomenLift Health in partnership with the Women in Leadership Advancement Network (WILAN), with sponsorship supported by global health partners. 

WomenLift Health.

Key Details

Duration: May 2026 to April 2027 

WomenLift Health

Format: Hybrid (combination of virtual learning and two in-person residencies) 

Cost: Completely free. All programme expenses including travel and accommodation are covered for participants. 

Application Deadline: 31 January 2026 (11:59pm WAT)

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is meant for women leaders with substantial experience in midwifery, maternal and newborn health, or related fields — including but not limited to clinical care, education, policy, research, innovation, and administration.

Eligibility Highlights

Identify as a woman. 

10–25 years of professional experience (mid- to senior-career level).

Resident and professional practice in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Senegal, or Nigeria. 

Strong English communication skills for interactive sessions.

Work that advances midwifery and maternal & newborn health (MNH)  clinical, policy, educational, research, innovation, or systems leadership roles count. 

Note: Non-midwife candidates may also be eligible if their work significantly contributes to midwifery practice and MNH improvements.

APPLY HERE