Public Health Educator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Guinea - 2 years, plus 3 months training
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on Dec 11, 2025
About The Job
Apply by :
March 15, 2026
Know By
May 1, 2026
Depart On
October 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
Do you have a passion for maternal health? Guinea’s Ministry of Health would like your support to reduce the country’s maternal and child mortality rates.
With more than 70 percent of Guinea’s population under the age of 30, young people adopt positive reproductive health practices at a low rate and face both high rates of unemployment and inequitable gender norms. Guinea seeks to strengthen maternal and child health outcomes by increasing health coverage and services.
As a Public Health Educator, you will promote the use of existing health services, strengthen the capacity of local health workers, and identify new opportunities to improve the health and well-being of community members.
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
OR
5 years' professional work experience
Apply by :
March 15, 2026
Know By
May 1, 2026
Depart On
October 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
Do you have a passion for maternal health? Guinea’s Ministry of Health would like your support to reduce the country’s maternal and child mortality rates.
With more than 70 percent of Guinea’s population under the age of 30, young people adopt positive reproductive health practices at a low rate and face both high rates of unemployment and inequitable gender norms. Guinea seeks to strengthen maternal and child health outcomes by increasing health coverage and services.
As a Public Health Educator, you will promote the use of existing health services, strengthen the capacity of local health workers, and identify new opportunities to improve the health and well-being of community members.
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
OR
5 years' professional work experience