Community Health Facilitator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in The Gambia - 1 year, plus 3 months training
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on Jan 7, 2026
About The Job
Apply by :
March 15, 2026
Know By
May 1, 2026
Depart On
October 4, 2026
Duration
1 year, plus 3 months training
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
The Gambia seeks individuals with a passion for public health to encourage the adoption of healthy behaviors and practices—is that you?
To improve the health and quality of life of citizens, The Gambia’s Ministry of Health is focused on promoting positive health-related practices using behavior change principles. The government wishes to focus particularly on the youth, women, and children in rural areas where access to health services is limited.
Through family home visits and larger workshops, you will enhance the community’s understanding of essential practices for a healthy pregnancy and newborn. You will promote malaria prevention methods, sanitation approaches, and gender-equitable norms in a culturally appropriate way. Your daily work and community engagement will also enhance intercultural understanding between Gambians and Americans.
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
1 year, plus 3 months training
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
The Gambia seeks individuals with a passion for public health to encourage the adoption of healthy behaviors and practices—is that you?
To improve the health and quality of life of citizens, The Gambia’s Ministry of Health is focused on promoting positive health-related practices using behavior change principles. The government wishes to focus particularly on the youth, women, and children in rural areas where access to health services is limited.
Through family home visits and larger workshops, you will enhance the community’s understanding of essential practices for a healthy pregnancy and newborn. You will promote malaria prevention methods, sanitation approaches, and gender-equitable norms in a culturally appropriate way. Your daily work and community engagement will also enhance intercultural understanding between Gambians and Americans.
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