Cameroon
Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS) and Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
Competitive candidates must meet all of the following criteria:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health, Nursing, Sociology, Social Work, Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health, Human Development/Family Science, or other relevant degree with a focus on youth/adolescent health
AND
3 or more years of experience implementing youth/adolescent-friendly services programs
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Experience with public health, nursing, HIV programming, or international development.
Intermediate French writing and speaking skills.
The Volunteer will live in independent housing in an urban area within walking distance from the office. The Volunteer will live and work in the country’s western and southern regions.
(PCV) French 1
Health
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Cameroon
12
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PCR
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Promote education on anti-retroviral therapy (ART) adherence and retention, psychosocial support, life skills, reproductive health, and HIV prevention.
Support maternal and child health interventions, particularly the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
Strengthen nutrition education for malnourished adolescents living with HIV, pregnant women, and children.
Create visual aids adapted for adolescents.
Foster a safe space for youth-tailored education activities.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as nutrition workshops and life skills camps.
After a 2-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to an urban community where you will collaborate with staff to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals. Peace Corps Cameroon will equip you with French language resources and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Gain valuable experience supporting global health issues.
Become a valued colleague and community member.
Appreciate the country’s diverse landscapes and cultures, which has earned the country’s nickname, “Little Africa.”
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
Each person must apply separately and qualify for a position in a different sector than their partner.
Cross-sector couples will live with different host families who may reside in different communities during training. Cross-sector couples may see each other for joint-sector training days or on the weekends but neither are guaranteed.
Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.
