Community Health Educator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Zambia - 2 years, 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 2, 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
Are you passionate about health education? Organizations and health centers in Zambia are looking for support with evidence-based interventions that promote positive health outcomes, and you can lend a hand!
Zambia’s Ministry of Health aims to end preventable maternal and child deaths and achieve an HIV/AIDS-free generation by 2030. To achieve this goal, Zambia wishes to strengthen the capacity of local healthcare workers to plan, implement, and manage health activities using evidence-based interventions.
As a Community Health Educator, you will collaborate with the staff at a rural health center to strengthen the local health education and awareness of available health services. Alongside your colleagues, you will address other community-identified priorities, such as malaria and water sanitation.
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
Qualified applicants will have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline
A bachelor’s degree is required for all candidates for Zambian work permits.
Apply by :
March 15, 2026
Know By
May 1, 2026
Depart On
October 2, 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
Are you passionate about health education? Organizations and health centers in Zambia are looking for support with evidence-based interventions that promote positive health outcomes, and you can lend a hand!
Zambia’s Ministry of Health aims to end preventable maternal and child deaths and achieve an HIV/AIDS-free generation by 2030. To achieve this goal, Zambia wishes to strengthen the capacity of local healthcare workers to plan, implement, and manage health activities using evidence-based interventions.
As a Community Health Educator, you will collaborate with the staff at a rural health center to strengthen the local health education and awareness of available health services. Alongside your colleagues, you will address other community-identified priorities, such as malaria and water sanitation.
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
Qualified applicants will have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline
A bachelor’s degree is required for all candidates for Zambian work permits.