Public Health Educator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Cameroon • Africa - 2 years, plus 3 months training
United States
Posted on Jul 1, 2026
About The Project
Step into a meaningful public health role where you can support mothers, youth, and families in Cameroon to take charge of their health.
Health facilities and clinics in Cameroon are looking to improve maternal and youth health at the last mile, and you can lend a hand. Cameroon continues to face significant community health challenges, especially in rural areas where maternal, newborn, and child illness and mortality remain far too common. Limited access to quality care; low health-seeking behaviors; adolescent pregnancies; and inadequate water, hygiene, and sanitation (WASH) infrastructure all contribute to preventable health burdens. Despite strong national commitments, many communities still grapple with resource constraints, workforce shortages, and uneven access to essential services.
As a Public Health Educator, you will support health centers, schools, families, and youth groups to strengthen health education and awareness of available services. Together, you will identify opportunities to strengthen essential health services and community engagement for improved health outcomes. By strengthening the health education and programming, you will support individuals to take control of their health for a healthier future.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Facilitate community needs assessments to identify priority health concerns.
Support knowledge-sharing activities, such as health talks, small group discussions, and interactive sessions.
Plan and facilitate community health awareness events.
Teach and reinforce life skills in both formal and informal settings through storytelling, games, and hands-on demonstrations.
Support capacity-strengthening trainings, mentoring sessions, and youth clubs.
Assist with home visits to reinforce key health behaviors.
Facilitate food preparation demonstrations to promote improved nutrition for families and children.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as tree planting projects or after-school sports.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
OR
Bachelor's degree in any field.
OR
High school diploma or GED and four years of full-time, post-high school work (from any combination of roles).
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Key dates
APPLY BY : November 15, 2026
KNOW BY : January 1, 2027
DEPART ON : June 11, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training
Step into a meaningful public health role where you can support mothers, youth, and families in Cameroon to take charge of their health.
Health facilities and clinics in Cameroon are looking to improve maternal and youth health at the last mile, and you can lend a hand. Cameroon continues to face significant community health challenges, especially in rural areas where maternal, newborn, and child illness and mortality remain far too common. Limited access to quality care; low health-seeking behaviors; adolescent pregnancies; and inadequate water, hygiene, and sanitation (WASH) infrastructure all contribute to preventable health burdens. Despite strong national commitments, many communities still grapple with resource constraints, workforce shortages, and uneven access to essential services.
As a Public Health Educator, you will support health centers, schools, families, and youth groups to strengthen health education and awareness of available services. Together, you will identify opportunities to strengthen essential health services and community engagement for improved health outcomes. By strengthening the health education and programming, you will support individuals to take control of their health for a healthier future.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Facilitate community needs assessments to identify priority health concerns.
Support knowledge-sharing activities, such as health talks, small group discussions, and interactive sessions.
Plan and facilitate community health awareness events.
Teach and reinforce life skills in both formal and informal settings through storytelling, games, and hands-on demonstrations.
Support capacity-strengthening trainings, mentoring sessions, and youth clubs.
Assist with home visits to reinforce key health behaviors.
Facilitate food preparation demonstrations to promote improved nutrition for families and children.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as tree planting projects or after-school sports.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
OR
Bachelor's degree in any field.
OR
High school diploma or GED and four years of full-time, post-high school work (from any combination of roles).
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Key dates
APPLY BY : November 15, 2026
KNOW BY : January 1, 2027
DEPART ON : June 11, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training