Eswatini
Eswatini National Cancer Control Program (NCCP)
Education: BA in communications, marketing or public health or a related field OR MA in public health
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Experience: 2 or more years of experience with social behavior change communications and project management
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
• Experience working in non-communicable diseases programs.
During training, the Volunteer will stay within a peri-urban area just outside the capital. The Volunteer will then move to their permanent site in the Hhohho Region and live in their own house within a family homestead. While electricity is widely available and most Volunteers will live with modern conveniences, Volunteers should also be prepared to live without electricity and to use a latrine, as that is the norm in rural communities. You will commute to work on foot or public transport, depending on the distance from your house to the workplace.
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Health
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Eswatini
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PCR
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Develop and facilitate training sessions for community health workers on cervical cancer prevention and available services.
Create culturally appropriate educational materials that dispel misconceptions and encourage positive health behaviors.
Design and implement targeted interventions that increase awareness and uptake of cervical cancer screenings and vaccinations.
Strengthen communication systems between healthcare providers and communities to ensure optimal information sharing.
Assist the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure the impact of health promotion activities.
Train health personnel and community leaders in effective communication and mobilization strategies.
Build partnerships and assist in identifying funding opportunities to sustain cervical cancer prevention efforts.
Document activities and transfer materials to ensure project continuity.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as English language classes or running clubs.
After the two-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to a rural or urban community where you will collaborate with the NCCP staff and community health workers to assess needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Eswatini will equip you with Siswati language resources and you may work with a tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Gain experience working alongside community health workers to implement impactful health promotion strategies in Africa.
Make an impact that could save a life by championing early cervical cancer screenings.
Immerse yourself in Eswatini’s vibrant culture—from traditional ceremonies and intricate beadwork to the warmth of communal living.
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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.
