Maternal and Child Health Educator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Sierra Leone • Africa - 2 years, plus 3 months training
United States
Posted on Aug 5, 2026
About The Project
Sierra Leone is seeking dedicated individuals who want to build a meaningful professional career in public health or apply their maternal and child health expertise to help reduce the country’s high maternal mortality rates.
The Government of Sierra Leone has made maternal and child health a national priority but still face significant challenges, including a critical shortage of healthcare workers. The country has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world; approximately one woman dies for every 140 live births due to pregnancy or childbirth-related complications. In a bid to address the high maternal mortality rates, the Ministry of Health launched a nationwide campaign, “300 Days of Activism to End Preventable Maternal and Child Deaths,” to reduce preventable deaths and the number of children missing essential vaccinations with the ultimate goal of reaching zero cases. Increased human resources, technical expertise, and health infrastructure is required to meet these goals.
As a Maternal and Child Health Educator, you will build the capacity of skilled health care workers in project development and grant writing skills that will enable them to continue seeking resources long after your service ends. You will serve as a mentor to teens, encouraging them to make healthy and informed choices for their futures.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Evaluate community needs alongside community stakeholders.
Provide grant writing and project development training to community health workers.
Facilitate informative cooking demonstrations that teach how to diversify meals with nutritious foods.
Organize youth clubs and camps that promote healthy behaviors and life skills.
Facilitate health outreach and campaign activities on nutrition, hygiene, and positive youth development.
Support community garden development for improved nutrition.
Additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as school health clubs or leadership camps for girls.
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 : December 15, 2026
KNOW BY : February 1, 2027
DEPART ON : July 9, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training
Sierra Leone is seeking dedicated individuals who want to build a meaningful professional career in public health or apply their maternal and child health expertise to help reduce the country’s high maternal mortality rates.
The Government of Sierra Leone has made maternal and child health a national priority but still face significant challenges, including a critical shortage of healthcare workers. The country has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world; approximately one woman dies for every 140 live births due to pregnancy or childbirth-related complications. In a bid to address the high maternal mortality rates, the Ministry of Health launched a nationwide campaign, “300 Days of Activism to End Preventable Maternal and Child Deaths,” to reduce preventable deaths and the number of children missing essential vaccinations with the ultimate goal of reaching zero cases. Increased human resources, technical expertise, and health infrastructure is required to meet these goals.
As a Maternal and Child Health Educator, you will build the capacity of skilled health care workers in project development and grant writing skills that will enable them to continue seeking resources long after your service ends. You will serve as a mentor to teens, encouraging them to make healthy and informed choices for their futures.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Evaluate community needs alongside community stakeholders.
Provide grant writing and project development training to community health workers.
Facilitate informative cooking demonstrations that teach how to diversify meals with nutritious foods.
Organize youth clubs and camps that promote healthy behaviors and life skills.
Facilitate health outreach and campaign activities on nutrition, hygiene, and positive youth development.
Support community garden development for improved nutrition.
Additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as school health clubs or leadership camps for girls.
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 : December 15, 2026
KNOW BY : February 1, 2027
DEPART ON : July 9, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training