Public Health Program Officer - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Uganda • Africa - 12 months
Peace Corps
Operations
United States
Posted on Mar 31, 2026
About The Project
Health facilities, training institutions, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Uganda are working to improve health outcomes in their communities, and you can lend a hand.
Uganda faces pressing public health challenges, including high population density, limited healthcare infrastructure, and a system that invests more in clinical care than preventive health. These issues have deep roots in the country’s history, shaped by decades of underinvestment and rapid population growth. Local health organizations wish to address these challenges by strengthening key aspects of public health implementation, particularly project management, monitoring, and reporting. Stronger public health programs can lead to improved health outcomes, support data-driven decisions, and strengthen Uganda’s primary health care system.
As a Public Health Program Officer, you’ll collaborate with health professionals, community organizations, and community stakeholders to ensure that public health strategies are both evidence-based and culturally sensitive. Together, you will coordinate services, lead community outreach, promote behavior change, as well as ensure health interventions are effectively delivered and aligned with both organizational goals and Uganda’s national health priorities.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs.
Organize and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and community outreach.
Prepare regular progress reports, success stories, and case studies.
Contribute to the development of concept notes and funding proposals.
Support the development of monitoring and evaluation tools and frameworks.
Strengthen operational efficiency through resource allocation and intervention targeting.
Develop communication materials and advocacy campaigns.
Contribute to digital health platforms and documentation.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as workshops to develop financial literacy or computer skills.
Required Skills
Competitive candidates must meet all of the following criteria:
Key dates
APPLY BY : June 15, 2026
KNOW BY : August 1, 2026
DEPART ON : January 9, 2027
DURATION : 12 months
Health facilities, training institutions, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Uganda are working to improve health outcomes in their communities, and you can lend a hand.
Uganda faces pressing public health challenges, including high population density, limited healthcare infrastructure, and a system that invests more in clinical care than preventive health. These issues have deep roots in the country’s history, shaped by decades of underinvestment and rapid population growth. Local health organizations wish to address these challenges by strengthening key aspects of public health implementation, particularly project management, monitoring, and reporting. Stronger public health programs can lead to improved health outcomes, support data-driven decisions, and strengthen Uganda’s primary health care system.
As a Public Health Program Officer, you’ll collaborate with health professionals, community organizations, and community stakeholders to ensure that public health strategies are both evidence-based and culturally sensitive. Together, you will coordinate services, lead community outreach, promote behavior change, as well as ensure health interventions are effectively delivered and aligned with both organizational goals and Uganda’s national health priorities.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs.
Organize and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and community outreach.
Prepare regular progress reports, success stories, and case studies.
Contribute to the development of concept notes and funding proposals.
Support the development of monitoring and evaluation tools and frameworks.
Strengthen operational efficiency through resource allocation and intervention targeting.
Develop communication materials and advocacy campaigns.
Contribute to digital health platforms and documentation.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as workshops to develop financial literacy or computer skills.
Required Skills
Competitive candidates must meet all of the following criteria:
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health, Community Health, Social Sciences, Health Promotion and Communication, or a related field
- 2 or more years of experience in public health related to maternal health, infant and young child health, nutrition, and/or infectious diseases (e.g., malaria control, or TB/HIV)
Key dates
APPLY BY : June 15, 2026
KNOW BY : August 1, 2026
DEPART ON : January 9, 2027
DURATION : 12 months