Health Extension Volunteer - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Lesotho - 2 years, plus 3 months training
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on Aug 2, 2025
About The Job
Apply by :
January 1, 2026
Know By
March 1, 2026
Depart On
September 21, 2026
Duration
2 years, plus 3 months training
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Can you imagine stepping out of the front door of your mokhoro (rondavel), taking in the view of valleys falling below you and the mountain peaks disappearing into the distance as your village wakes up in the morning? Do you see yourself facilitating life-saving HIV care, support and treatment sessions for people living or affected by HIV or helping strengthen health systems at your local health facility to order, store and track its health commodities and products? Can you see the light of opportunity and empowerment to work with adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) club that you help co-lead? ‘Bo-‘M’e le Bo-Ntate’ (Ladies and Gentlemen), take a closer look at the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho and consider working with the Basotho people to sustain health gains and adaptively address the evolving needs of all Basotho in HIV/AIDS and TB care.
According to the Lesotho HIV/TB Strategic Plan (2023-28), in 2022 HIV prevalence among adults aged 15 years and above was 21.7%; with 27.9% among women and 15.7% among men. In 2016-2017, HIV prevalence was 24.3% among individuals aged 15-49 years, 29.7% among women and 19.1% among men. According to the Joined HIV/TB Strategic plan (2023-28) Lesotho has had a decline in HIV incidence among adults aged 15+ years over the last two decades. This demonstrates the significant gains made in the HIV response in the country over the years, owing to the scale-up of prevention and treatment programs. In 2022, the HIV incidence among adults aged 15+ years was estimated at 5.5 per 1000 (6.8 and 3.5 per 1000, among females and males, respectively). Adolescents and young people represent the key to ending the HIV epidemic in Lesotho. However, they face many challenges accessing prevention, care, and treatment services, resulting in new infections and lower rates of viral suppression.
As a Health Volunteer you will support the delivery of life-saving HIV care, support and treatment services, contribute to the elimination of mother-to child transmissions and the strengthening of the Lesotho health systems. Volunteers work within the government and Christian Health Association of Lesotho (CHAL) health clinics, and work with other international and national non-governmental organizations including Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). Working in collaboration with their counterparts, organization staff and community members, Volunteers are involved in facilitating, mentoring, training, linking and drawing services closer to their communities by facilitating networks among organizations working across the spectrum of health services in Lesotho. Should you choose this as your assignment, you will undoubtedly have an incredibly rewarding service and experience in Lesotho.
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 :
January 1, 2026
Know By
March 1, 2026
Depart On
September 21, 2026
Duration
2 years, plus 3 months training
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Can you imagine stepping out of the front door of your mokhoro (rondavel), taking in the view of valleys falling below you and the mountain peaks disappearing into the distance as your village wakes up in the morning? Do you see yourself facilitating life-saving HIV care, support and treatment sessions for people living or affected by HIV or helping strengthen health systems at your local health facility to order, store and track its health commodities and products? Can you see the light of opportunity and empowerment to work with adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) club that you help co-lead? ‘Bo-‘M’e le Bo-Ntate’ (Ladies and Gentlemen), take a closer look at the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho and consider working with the Basotho people to sustain health gains and adaptively address the evolving needs of all Basotho in HIV/AIDS and TB care.
According to the Lesotho HIV/TB Strategic Plan (2023-28), in 2022 HIV prevalence among adults aged 15 years and above was 21.7%; with 27.9% among women and 15.7% among men. In 2016-2017, HIV prevalence was 24.3% among individuals aged 15-49 years, 29.7% among women and 19.1% among men. According to the Joined HIV/TB Strategic plan (2023-28) Lesotho has had a decline in HIV incidence among adults aged 15+ years over the last two decades. This demonstrates the significant gains made in the HIV response in the country over the years, owing to the scale-up of prevention and treatment programs. In 2022, the HIV incidence among adults aged 15+ years was estimated at 5.5 per 1000 (6.8 and 3.5 per 1000, among females and males, respectively). Adolescents and young people represent the key to ending the HIV epidemic in Lesotho. However, they face many challenges accessing prevention, care, and treatment services, resulting in new infections and lower rates of viral suppression.
As a Health Volunteer you will support the delivery of life-saving HIV care, support and treatment services, contribute to the elimination of mother-to child transmissions and the strengthening of the Lesotho health systems. Volunteers work within the government and Christian Health Association of Lesotho (CHAL) health clinics, and work with other international and national non-governmental organizations including Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). Working in collaboration with their counterparts, organization staff and community members, Volunteers are involved in facilitating, mentoring, training, linking and drawing services closer to their communities by facilitating networks among organizations working across the spectrum of health services in Lesotho. Should you choose this as your assignment, you will undoubtedly have an incredibly rewarding service and experience in Lesotho.
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