HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Facilitator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Zambia - 12 months
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on Dec 6, 2025
About The Job Depart On
October 6, 2026
Duration
12 months
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Professionals with experience in HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, or social behavior change programs are needed in Zambia.
Over the last two decades, the response to HIV in Zambia has expanded from just testing to more care and treatment-focused policies. Despite this, HIV continues to be a major public health issue in Zambia and is one of the top five causes of morbidity among communicable diseases. There is still a need for early diagnosis, treatment adherence, and an uptake of prevention interventions.
As an HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Facilitator, you will collaborate with health facility staff and community members to strengthen HIV-related education and support. Alongside your colleagues, you will support people living with HIV access care and treatment services to reduce their vulnerability and prevent subsequent infections.
Required Skills
Competitive candidates must meet all of the following criteria:
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Biology, Health Sciences, Health Education, or related field
AND
2 or more years of experience working in low-resource health systems focusing on HIV/AIDS, sexual/reproductive health, or social behavior change programs
October 6, 2026
Duration
12 months
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Professionals with experience in HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, or social behavior change programs are needed in Zambia.
Over the last two decades, the response to HIV in Zambia has expanded from just testing to more care and treatment-focused policies. Despite this, HIV continues to be a major public health issue in Zambia and is one of the top five causes of morbidity among communicable diseases. There is still a need for early diagnosis, treatment adherence, and an uptake of prevention interventions.
As an HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Facilitator, you will collaborate with health facility staff and community members to strengthen HIV-related education and support. Alongside your colleagues, you will support people living with HIV access care and treatment services to reduce their vulnerability and prevent subsequent infections.
Required Skills
Competitive candidates must meet all of the following criteria:
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Biology, Health Sciences, Health Education, or related field
AND
2 or more years of experience working in low-resource health systems focusing on HIV/AIDS, sexual/reproductive health, or social behavior change programs