Extended Deadline: Call for Nominations to the SAA Governing Board and Executive Council

The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) is pleased to announce an extention of the nomination deadline for the 2026–2029 Governing Board and 2025 Executive Council elections. The new deadline is 21st July 2025.

This extension provides additional time for eligible members and institutions to submit nominations and contribute to the strategic leadership of HIV/AIDS, STIs, and health system strengthening efforts across Africa.

Why Nominate?

Serving on the SAA Governing Board is an opportunity to influence key policy and programmatic decisions that impact the region’s health landscape. As a Pan-African body and custodian of the International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA), SAA seeks qualified leaders who reflect the diversity and expertise of the continent.

Board Members Are Responsible For:

  • Defining and guiding strategic priorities
  • Overseeing budgets, programmes, and organisational accountability
  • Supporting advocacy, research, and policy development
  • Representing SAA at national, regional, and international levels

Eligibility Requirements:

Nominees must:

  • Hold a minimum of a master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or Management Sciences
  • Have at least five years of experience in HIV/AIDS, Sexual and Reproductive Health, or health systems
  • Have a minimum of five relevant publications
  • Be a paid SAA member for 2023, 2024, and 2025
  • Have attended at least three ICASA conferences

 

SAA board election key dates

 

How to Submit a Nomination:

Submit nominations by 21st July 2025 via the official nomination portal. Required documents include:

  • Confirmation of current SAA membership
  • A nomination letter
  • The candidate’s CV or résumé

Eligible nominators include Institutional Members, Association Members, Honorary Fellows, and Individual Affiliates.

For further information, email: boardnomination@saafrica.org

The extended deadline offers one final opportunity to nominate dedicated professionals with the vision and experience to serve. We encourage all eligible members and institutions to submit nominations before 21st July 2025.

 

Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA)
SAA Permanent Secretariat
Email: info@saafrica.org
Accra- Ghana

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