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Serve where you’re needed mostCommunity Health and Outreach Specialist
Health
Job highlights
- 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.”
Cameroon • Africa
In partnership with: Association of Development Assistance
Applications are now closed. View current openings.
Apply by
January 15, 2026Know by
April 1, 2026Depart on
August 9, 2026Duration
12 monthsAbout the project
Educators with experience and a passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are needed in Cameroon.
Cameroon’s east region has one of the country’s highest HIV prevalence rate at 5.6% due to a significant high school dropout rate and limited economic opportunities. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Association D’Assistance au Développement (Association of Development Assistance) intervenes in the community health sector to support development efforts, particularly those that promote women and girls’ empowerment. Program areas of focus include nutrition, food security, community health and vocational training. The organization is requesting support to develop staff capacity, expand their reach, strengthen data collection and analysis, as well as encourage healthy behavior changes. Serving as a community HIV antiretroviral (ART) dispensation center, the organization is also looking to develop its education on HIV treatment adherence, positive living, and proper nutrition.
As a Community Health Outreach Specialist, you will collaborate with staff on project implementation and community engagement. Alongside your colleagues, you will design and apply innovative strategies to expand outreach to more beneficiaries in the community.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Cameroon project page.
Required skills
Qualified candidates will have the following criteria:
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)
Language: French
Required behavioral competencies
These competencies are essential for all service assignments and are assessed in the application and interview process:
Motivation for and commitment to service
Adaptability and open-mindedness
Problem solving and resourcefulness
Behavioral maturity and professionalism
Photos from Cameroon
How you and the community will make an impact together:
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.
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.
Learn more about the living conditions, including detailed information on culture, communications, housing, and health/crime statistics on our Cameroon country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
Meet a Volunteer in Cameroon
Rebeca C.
High School Teacher
"Agriculture is a big part of life in my village, and getting involved in it has been incredibly rewarding. No matter how much effort I put into lesson plans or projects, being out there working alongside the community speaks volumes."
See full Volunteer profile
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.
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.
To learn more about serving as a couple in Cameroon, visit the country page.
Application process
From application to departure takes around nine months. Learn about the application process for Volunteer opportunities.
Medical/legal clearance
You will need to be cleared medically and legally in order to serve in Cameroon. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
