Community Health Promoter - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Ghana - 2 years, plus 3 months training
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on Jan 31, 2026
About The Job
Apply by :
June 15, 2026
Know By
August 1, 2026
Depart On
January 10, 2027
Duration
2 years, plus 3 months training
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Whether you already have a background in health or are interested in learning new skills to promote healthy practices, communities in Ghana are looking for you.
Progress has been made in Ghana to improve maternal and child health, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practices, and access to healthcare services. However, challenges persist to ensure that Ghanaians lead healthier lives through improved health practices. The main challenges relate to social and behavior changes. For instance, some pregnant women do not seek early antenatal care, while others don’t use this care at all. There is also significant room for improvement with postnatal care attendance and breastfeeding. In terms of sanitation, many schools lack basic handwashing stations.
As a Community Health Promoter, you will collaborate with local healthcare professionals to promote positive social and behavior changes to strengthen overall health standards in rural communities. Your developed relationships and presence in the respective community supports the acceptance of promoted healthy behaviors. Alongside your colleagues, you will adapt approaches to the local context based on language, cultural, and logistical considerations, as well as societal norms for women, men, girls, and boys.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have an expressed interest in working in the health sector and one or more of the following criteria:
Apply by :
June 15, 2026
Know By
August 1, 2026
Depart On
January 10, 2027
Duration
2 years, plus 3 months training
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Whether you already have a background in health or are interested in learning new skills to promote healthy practices, communities in Ghana are looking for you.
Progress has been made in Ghana to improve maternal and child health, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practices, and access to healthcare services. However, challenges persist to ensure that Ghanaians lead healthier lives through improved health practices. The main challenges relate to social and behavior changes. For instance, some pregnant women do not seek early antenatal care, while others don’t use this care at all. There is also significant room for improvement with postnatal care attendance and breastfeeding. In terms of sanitation, many schools lack basic handwashing stations.
As a Community Health Promoter, you will collaborate with local healthcare professionals to promote positive social and behavior changes to strengthen overall health standards in rural communities. Your developed relationships and presence in the respective community supports the acceptance of promoted healthy behaviors. Alongside your colleagues, you will adapt approaches to the local context based on language, cultural, and logistical considerations, as well as societal norms for women, men, girls, and boys.
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
- 5 years' professional work experience