Global Health Security Advisor - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Liberia - 9 months
Peace Corps
United States
Posted on Feb 3, 2026
About The Job Depart On
January 16, 2027
Duration
9 months
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Communities in Liberia are looking for professionals with epidemiology experience.
Liberia continues to face significant public health challenges rooted in its history of prolonged civil conflict and a devastating Ebola epidemic. These events severely impacted the country’s healthcare infrastructure and limited access to quality care. While all pillars of Global Health Security (GHS) have been operationalized to detect and respond to disease outbreaks, they are not yet functioning in a fully coordinated or responsive manner. In collaboration with the CDC, county health teams are working to strengthen surveillance systems, particularly in rural communities where gaps are most pronounced. Addressing these health-related challenges through targeted support and training will significantly enhance Liberia’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats.
As a Global Health Security Advisor, you will collaborate with county health teams to implement robust disease surveillance and response systems. Together, you will ensure that health intervention is timely, transparent, and effective, ultimately improving health outcomes at the community level. Strengthening Liberia’s GHS infrastructure not only benefits local populations but also contributes to regional and global health resilience, reinforcing the country’s ability to manage future health emergencies.
Required Skills
Competitive candidates must meet all of the following criteria:
January 16, 2027
Duration
9 months
ELIGIBILITY: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Project description
Communities in Liberia are looking for professionals with epidemiology experience.
Liberia continues to face significant public health challenges rooted in its history of prolonged civil conflict and a devastating Ebola epidemic. These events severely impacted the country’s healthcare infrastructure and limited access to quality care. While all pillars of Global Health Security (GHS) have been operationalized to detect and respond to disease outbreaks, they are not yet functioning in a fully coordinated or responsive manner. In collaboration with the CDC, county health teams are working to strengthen surveillance systems, particularly in rural communities where gaps are most pronounced. Addressing these health-related challenges through targeted support and training will significantly enhance Liberia’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats.
As a Global Health Security Advisor, you will collaborate with county health teams to implement robust disease surveillance and response systems. Together, you will ensure that health intervention is timely, transparent, and effective, ultimately improving health outcomes at the community level. Strengthening Liberia’s GHS infrastructure not only benefits local populations but also contributes to regional and global health resilience, reinforcing the country’s ability to manage future health emergencies.
Required Skills
Competitive candidates must meet all of the following criteria:
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Public Health, International Development, Statistics, Social Science, or related field
- 2 or more years of experience with monitoring, evaluation and learning, including experience with M&E tools and software/systems