Cameroon
Association of Development Assistance
Competitive candidates must meet all of the following criteria:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health, Community Health, Social Sciences, Health Promotion and Communication, or a related field
AND
2 or more years of experience in public health related to maternal health, infant and young child health, nutrition, and/or infectious diseases (e.g., malaria control, or TB/HIV)
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Experience in community development, technical report writing, and working in low-resource settings.
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 east region.
(PCV) French 1
Health
Yes
Cameroon
12
Yes
PCR
Yes
Mobilize communities and conduct outreach activities on health-related topics, including maternal and child health, nutrition, malaria, and HIV.
Support antenatal and postnatal care services.
Design and implement behavior change communication activities to engage the community.
Conduct home visits for continuity of care especially for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, children under five, and people living with HIV.
Support data collection, management, analysis, and reporting.
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.
Make a meaningful contribution to the health and well-being of a community.
Gain valuable experience supporting global health issues.
Appreciate the country’s diverse landscapes and cultures, which have 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.
