Uganda
Health facilities, health training institutions, non-governmental organizations
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
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• 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:
Proven project management, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in data analysis tools and software for spreadsheets, presentations, and word processing.
Volunteers will live independently in urban and peri-urban areas of Uganda. Housing will have grid electricity or solar power and running water, but these utilities are unreliable. Mobile internet is widely available, with sufficient speed for video calls.
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Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs.
Organize and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and community outreach.
Prepare regular progress reports, success stories, and case studies.
Contribute to the development of concept notes and funding proposals.
Support the development of monitoring and evaluation tools and frameworks.
Strengthen operational efficiency through resource allocation and intervention targeting.
Develop communication materials and advocacy campaigns.
Contribute to digital health platforms and documentation.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as workshops to develop financial literacy or computer skills.
After a two-week orientation on topics such as in-country safety and the Ugandan health system, you will move to an urban or semi-urban community where you will collaborate with the health facility, health training institution, or NGO to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Uganda will equip you with language resources for the local language in your community, 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 Uganda’s health outcomes.
Gain hands-on public health experience and intercultural communication skills.
Expand your professional public health network to include Ugandan colleagues.
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.
