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Posted: 04-Dec-23
Location: Various, Cameroon
Type: Full Time
Salary: Volunteer
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Internal Number: 8550BR
Background: Peace Corps Response (PCR) sends experienced professionals around the world to undertake high-impact service assignments. Volunteers provide targeted assistance in diverse assignments while helping the agency meet host country requests for highly skilled Volunteers. Peace Corps’ international partners are interested in collaborating with public health professionals with expertise in HIV/AIDs prevention programming and coordination.
Applicants for this position should be open to serve where needed among any of the listed countries. We will review your application and match your skills and eligibility with a position in a specific country. Bring your experience and expertise to the projects where you are needed most and serve boldly with the Peace Corps!
Project Description: Community health organizations and other health sector institutions in Cameroon, Malawi, and South Africa have requested the support of Peace Corps Response Volunteers (PCRVs) to serve as HIV/AIDS Prevention Coordinators. These organizations have identified needs for additional support to strengthen the capacity of their staff and community partners to carry out HIV/AIDS prevention activities.
Responsibilities: Peace Corps Response Volunteers in these positions will support capacity building for PEPFAR implementing partners and provide guidance and training on best practices for HIV/AIDS prevention activities.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, education, or other related field.
- 2 years’ experience in low-resource health systems.
- Experience with HIV/AIDS, sexual/reproductive health, or social behavior change.
- Experience with activity planning and coordination.
Peace Corps Response Volunteer Benefits and Conditions of Service:
- Transportation to and from their country of service;
- Settling-in and living allowance
- Two vacation days per month
- Medical Care
- PCRVs receive a re-adjustment allowance of $500 for each month of service.
- Medical and legal clearance are required for service as a Peace Corps Response Volunteer.
