Malawi
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences and CARVE Africa
Competitive candidates must meet all of the following criteria:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Public Health, International Development, Statistics, Social Science, or related field
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2 or more years of experience with monitoring, evaluation and learning, including experience with M&E tools and software/systems
All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:
Experience leading and managing culturally diverse teams, ideally in low-resource settings.
Experience using digital data collection and analysis tools.
The Volunteer will live independently in a house within 6 miles of the office in the central region of Malawi.
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Health
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Malawi
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PCR
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Develop and strengthen monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks, tools, and data collection systems to track progress across programs.
Provide one-on-one mentorship, training sessions, and collaborative fieldwork.
Design evaluation strategies that are contextually appropriate and user-friendly.
Conduct routine data review, quality assurance, analysis, dissemination, and technical support.
Guide staff in identifying key indicators and outcomes that reflect both quantitative and qualitative program success.
Develop user-friendly dashboards or reporting formats with corresponding standard operating procedures.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as wildlife clubs or malaria education boot 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 health-focused organizations. You will work with the partner and your community to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Malawi will equip you with Chichewa language resources and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Exchange knowledge with dedicated health professionals in southeastern Africa.
Make lasting connections with colleagues and the community.
Learn about the numerous tribes and their dance-filled traditions in person.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.
Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner.
Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.
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.
