Community Health Volunteer - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Eswatini - 15 months, plus 3 months training
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on May 16, 2025
About The Job
Apply by :
October 1, 2025
Know By
December 1, 2025
Depart On
June 2, 2026
Duration
15 months, plus 3 months training
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Eswatini prides itself with a vibrant culture and stunning landscapes. It has a rich history and warm-hearted people. As a potential Volunteer, the allure of Eswatini lies in its opportunity to immerse oneself in a community that values tradition and also embraces change. Volunteering in Eswatini promises not only to make a difference, but also to leave an indelible mark on the heart of the Volunteer, fostering connections that transcend borders and enrich lives as well.
Despite its small population size, the Kingdom of Eswatini has the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence in the world. In 2003, Peace Corps reopened the Eswatini program to focus on halting the spread of HIV/AIDS and combatting its devastating impact on Swati society.
Presently, the country is at a historic moment in their HIV/AIDS response. Eswatini has achieved HIV/AIDS epidemic control by ensuring that 95% of all people living with HIV know their status, 95% of all people who know their status access treatment, and 95% of all people on treatment have suppressed viral loads. Over the course of the next few years, the country is at its last mile of intensifying its efforts on the fight against HIV. Working in concert with the government, international and local organizations, Volunteers in Eswatini are working toward maintaining and improving the gains that the country has achieved particularly by keeping vulnerable groups and youth at the center of HIV response.
Education
Community Health Through the direct provision of health promotion, education, and referral services, Community Health Officers partner with clinics, community centers, community-based organization and community-based health workers, utilizing evidence-based programming. Within community clinics, Volunteers will:
During the first three months in country, Peace Corps Trainees (PCTs) will participate in Pre-Service Training (PST) to prepare for community integration and their work assignments. PCTs will receive training on the Siswati language and norms and culture, the Peace Corps approach to development, the fundamentals of their technical assignment area, safety, security, personal health, and resiliency. Trainees must successfully complete the full training package and achieve the minimum standards for language proficiency to be sworn-in for 12 months of Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV) service.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have an expressed interest in working in the health sector and one or more of the following criteria:
Apply by :
October 1, 2025
Know By
December 1, 2025
Depart On
June 2, 2026
Duration
15 months, plus 3 months training
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Eswatini prides itself with a vibrant culture and stunning landscapes. It has a rich history and warm-hearted people. As a potential Volunteer, the allure of Eswatini lies in its opportunity to immerse oneself in a community that values tradition and also embraces change. Volunteering in Eswatini promises not only to make a difference, but also to leave an indelible mark on the heart of the Volunteer, fostering connections that transcend borders and enrich lives as well.
Despite its small population size, the Kingdom of Eswatini has the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence in the world. In 2003, Peace Corps reopened the Eswatini program to focus on halting the spread of HIV/AIDS and combatting its devastating impact on Swati society.
Presently, the country is at a historic moment in their HIV/AIDS response. Eswatini has achieved HIV/AIDS epidemic control by ensuring that 95% of all people living with HIV know their status, 95% of all people who know their status access treatment, and 95% of all people on treatment have suppressed viral loads. Over the course of the next few years, the country is at its last mile of intensifying its efforts on the fight against HIV. Working in concert with the government, international and local organizations, Volunteers in Eswatini are working toward maintaining and improving the gains that the country has achieved particularly by keeping vulnerable groups and youth at the center of HIV response.
Education
Community Health Through the direct provision of health promotion, education, and referral services, Community Health Officers partner with clinics, community centers, community-based organization and community-based health workers, utilizing evidence-based programming. Within community clinics, Volunteers will:
- co-facilitate support groups for people living with HIV (PLHIV);
- educate community members to prevent mother to child transmission of HIV;
- educate community members to prevent opportunistic infections among PLHIV; and
- work to improve supply chain processes that deliver and manage commodities for HIV/AIDS at the facility level.
During the first three months in country, Peace Corps Trainees (PCTs) will participate in Pre-Service Training (PST) to prepare for community integration and their work assignments. PCTs will receive training on the Siswati language and norms and culture, the Peace Corps approach to development, the fundamentals of their technical assignment area, safety, security, personal health, and resiliency. Trainees must successfully complete the full training package and achieve the minimum standards for language proficiency to be sworn-in for 12 months of Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV) service.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have an expressed interest in working in the health sector and one or more of the following criteria:
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field
- 5 years' professional work experience