Community Health Educator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Tanzania - 2 years, plus 3 months training
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on Aug 25, 2025
About The Job
Apply by :
January 1, 2026
Know By
March 1, 2026
Depart On
September 4, 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
Karibu Tanzania! Present since 1961, Peace Corps Tanzania is one of Peace Corps’ oldest programs. Community Health Educators support, complement and enhance existing community health services in rural areas. They co-facilitate community mobilization and the training and capacity building of People Living with HIV (PLHIV), caregivers of under-five children and pregnant women. They promote good health and nutrition for pregnant/lactating mothers, infants, and young children.
Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) work with local health facilities, community groups and schools. Project interventions focus on lifesaving activities including care and support for PLHIV, maternal and child nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene, and prevention of malaria and other common childhood diseases.
Peace Corps Tanzania promotes women and girls’ empowerment. During service, Volunteers look for ways to work with community members to promote women’s empowerment and they report on these activities and results achieved.
Volunteers always work in partnership with community leaders and community members. They collaboratively assess local knowledge, resources and needs in order to determine the best and most appropriate interventions and to select sustainable projects to undertake during their two-year service.
Examples of Volunteer activities include but are not limited to:
While much of the work takes place during weekday daytime hours, some activities, particularly in the community, may occur on weekends. Key dates such as the International Malaria Day and World AIDS Day are opportunities to implement social-mobilization activities, and many Volunteers work with their village government to prepare community-wide awareness events. Volunteer integration in the community is a critical component of Peace Corps service, as is being present in the community, building trust, and developing relationships with neighbors and key community members, such as teachers and religious leaders.
Important note: all Peace Corps Volunteers, regardless of sector, are expected to implement life-saving HIV treatment services under the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) waiver. These activities include much of what is listed above, but here is the list of areas included under the waiver for Peace Corps Tanzania:
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 4, 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
Karibu Tanzania! Present since 1961, Peace Corps Tanzania is one of Peace Corps’ oldest programs. Community Health Educators support, complement and enhance existing community health services in rural areas. They co-facilitate community mobilization and the training and capacity building of People Living with HIV (PLHIV), caregivers of under-five children and pregnant women. They promote good health and nutrition for pregnant/lactating mothers, infants, and young children.
Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) work with local health facilities, community groups and schools. Project interventions focus on lifesaving activities including care and support for PLHIV, maternal and child nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene, and prevention of malaria and other common childhood diseases.
Peace Corps Tanzania promotes women and girls’ empowerment. During service, Volunteers look for ways to work with community members to promote women’s empowerment and they report on these activities and results achieved.
Volunteers always work in partnership with community leaders and community members. They collaboratively assess local knowledge, resources and needs in order to determine the best and most appropriate interventions and to select sustainable projects to undertake during their two-year service.
Examples of Volunteer activities include but are not limited to:
- Conducting sessions with community groups addressing common health issues.
- Working with peer educators to commemorate global days (i.e. Malaria Day, World AIDS Day).
- Working with health teachers to conduct health education lessons at local schools.
- Hosting youth clubs at local schools (i.e. health club, gardening club etc.).
- Designing and developing inexpensive instructional materials (i.e. health murals).
While much of the work takes place during weekday daytime hours, some activities, particularly in the community, may occur on weekends. Key dates such as the International Malaria Day and World AIDS Day are opportunities to implement social-mobilization activities, and many Volunteers work with their village government to prepare community-wide awareness events. Volunteer integration in the community is a critical component of Peace Corps service, as is being present in the community, building trust, and developing relationships with neighbors and key community members, such as teachers and religious leaders.
Important note: all Peace Corps Volunteers, regardless of sector, are expected to implement life-saving HIV treatment services under the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) waiver. These activities include much of what is listed above, but here is the list of areas included under the waiver for Peace Corps Tanzania:
- Education sessions with People Living with HIV (PLHIV), including children and adolescents and their parents/caregivers, on:
- Nutrition and well-being
- Positive living (healthy relationships and other life skills)
- Antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence
- Disclosure or bereavement support
- Psychosocial support, including resilience
- Working with community health workers (CHW) to visit homes of PLHIV.
- Demand creation for HIV testing for targeted populations (individuals with TB, pregnant women and partners of HIV+ individuals), with provision of or referral to HIV testing services.
- Provide education on Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT).
- Home visits: Supporting Community Health Workers (CHWs) for home visits/adherence with PLHIV.
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