Community Health Promoter

Peace Corps

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In 60 countries, Peace Corps Volunteers are putting their purpose, passion, and skills to work in partnership with welcoming host communities. Learn more about who we are, how we came to be, and what we’re working toward. Our history is based on a shared vision of working with, living alongside, and celebrating cultures around the world. The Peace Corps continues in its bold mission by collaborating with host communities on locally prioritized projects. That vision, along with our mission and goals, drives the Peace Corps and its Volunteers in building relationships, exchanging culture and knowledge, and helping transform lives for generations. Our impact is measured in many ways: a shared cup of tea with a host mother that leads to a greater understanding of Americans; a new school library built; a young boy prepared to serve his own community; a young girl who sees herself as just as capable as her male classmates; a Volunteer who returns home with intercultural competence, enhanced career skills, and a lifelong passion for service. The Peace Corps network is diverse, global, and forward-focused. It includes host country nationals, Volunteers, worldwide staff, partners, educators, friends and family groups, and associations. Together, we support, embrace, and inspire a common desire to make a positive change.

Job Description

If you’re looking to start a rewarding career in public health, Ugandan communities have a space for you.

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics reported in 2024 that 75% of the country’s disease burden was preventable. Factors that contribute to ongoing challenges for maternal and child health, include limited access to preventative health services, low community awareness of healthy behaviors, a prioritization of care and treatment over prevention, insufficient staffing of local health facilities, low capacity for using health data systems, and high HIV stigma. The Ministry of Health is committed to strengthening both the country’s health education and overall awareness of available support and care.

As a Community Health Promoter, you will mobilize the community to prevent disease and adopt healthy behaviors. In collaboration with community leaders, you create sustainable health programs that promote maternal and child health, improve sexual and reproductive health, and strengthen the capacity of community health workers.

Responsibilities

Assess community health needs and develop materials or tools that are culturally relevant.
Train community members on health topics, such as antenatal care, nutrition, malaria prevention, HIV support, water sanitation, and hygiene.
Support the creation of support groups for people living with HIV.
Plan community-wide campaigns and events.
Support recordkeeping, child growth monitoring, and health behavior adoption tracking.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as an after-school life skills club or Grassroot Soccer camp.

Requirements

Health or related background, skills or experience.
Planning and organizational skills.
Experience working with or training small groups of children, youth and women.
Experience teaching, mentoring, coaching, facilitating or engaging communities.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to educate or communicate clearly in a culturally sensitive way with people across ages.
Ability to navigate unforeseen challenges with patience, flexibility and a positive attitude.
Strong sense of motivation and willingness to take initiative