Public Health Educator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Malawi • Africa - 2 years, plus 3 months training
United States
Posted on Jul 1, 2026
About The Project
Whether you’re looking to start a meaningful career in public health or for an opportunity to share your expertise with others, health facilities and communities in Malawi are looking for your support.
Malawi’s health system faces significant challenges, including limited resources, workforce shortages, gaps in health knowledge, and weak infrastructure. Traditional beliefs can also play a role in shaping behaviors and treatment choices. These issues continue to slow progress. A 2024 survey showed only slight improvements in key health indicators, with some declining since 2015. Malawi’s Ministry of Health aims to achieve universal health coverage and improve quality of life through equitable access to quality services. However, limited government funding and declining donor support have made health financing increasingly difficult.
As a Public Health Educator, you will collaborate with the staff at health centers, schools, and community organizations to strengthen health education and services. Alongside the community, you will promote healthy practices that prevent or address key health issues. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support Malawians as they work to improve their quality of life and advance the country’s long‑term development.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Promote HIV prevention, care, and treatment among the youth and people living with HIV.
Conduct nutrition education and awareness sessions with pregnant and breastfeeding women or caregivers of children under the age of 5.
Promote the production of diverse, nutrient-rich foods through homestead gardens.
Conduct nutrition cooking demonstrations to promote proper food utilization.
Assist malaria education and awareness sessions that encourage bed net usage, utilization of malaria prophylaxis, and early care.
Promote safe water and hygiene practices, including the use of sanitary facilities.
Facilitate training sessions and strengthen current systems.
You may also work on secondary projects that meet your community’s interests and priorities, such as youth clubs or summer camps.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Bachelor's degree in any field.
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 4, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training
Whether you’re looking to start a meaningful career in public health or for an opportunity to share your expertise with others, health facilities and communities in Malawi are looking for your support.
Malawi’s health system faces significant challenges, including limited resources, workforce shortages, gaps in health knowledge, and weak infrastructure. Traditional beliefs can also play a role in shaping behaviors and treatment choices. These issues continue to slow progress. A 2024 survey showed only slight improvements in key health indicators, with some declining since 2015. Malawi’s Ministry of Health aims to achieve universal health coverage and improve quality of life through equitable access to quality services. However, limited government funding and declining donor support have made health financing increasingly difficult.
As a Public Health Educator, you will collaborate with the staff at health centers, schools, and community organizations to strengthen health education and services. Alongside the community, you will promote healthy practices that prevent or address key health issues. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support Malawians as they work to improve their quality of life and advance the country’s long‑term development.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Promote HIV prevention, care, and treatment among the youth and people living with HIV.
Conduct nutrition education and awareness sessions with pregnant and breastfeeding women or caregivers of children under the age of 5.
Promote the production of diverse, nutrient-rich foods through homestead gardens.
Conduct nutrition cooking demonstrations to promote proper food utilization.
Assist malaria education and awareness sessions that encourage bed net usage, utilization of malaria prophylaxis, and early care.
Promote safe water and hygiene practices, including the use of sanitary facilities.
Facilitate training sessions and strengthen current systems.
You may also work on secondary projects that meet your community’s interests and priorities, such as youth clubs or summer camps.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Bachelor's degree in any field.
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 4, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training