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Serve where you’re needed mostHealth System Specialist
Health
Job highlights
- Make a meaningful impact on malaria interventions through enhanced data management.
- Become a valued team and community member.
- Experience the blend of African and American traditions in a country nicknamed “Little America.”
Applications are now closed. View current openings.
Apply by
January 15, 2026Know by
April 1, 2026Depart on
August 8, 2026Duration
9 monthsAbout the project
Monitoring and evaluation professionals are requested to transform data into enhanced health interventions in Liberia.
Liberia, recovering from years of civil conflict and the Ebola epidemic, faces ongoing public health challenges, including high maternal and infant mortality rates, inadequate healthcare infrastructure, and high incidence of infectious diseases like malaria. County health teams ensure communities have access to essential health interventions, but despite this, malaria remains a significant health challenge that requires reinforced efforts in education, outreach, and community engagement. The county health teams identified insufficient data management and analysis capabilities as hindering the effectiveness of health assessments.
As Health Systems Specialist, you will collaborate with the county health teams to strengthen malaria interventions and local monitoring and evaluation (M&E) capacities. Together, you will enhance the country’s available health services and contribute to a healthier population.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Liberia 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 in Public Health, International Development, Statistics, Social Science, or related field
AND
2 or more years of experience with monitoring, evaluation and learning, including experience with M&E tools and software/systems
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
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 Liberia
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Assist in the collection and analysis of data to inform program adjustments.
Conduct training sessions for health workers.
Engage with community leaders and health workers to create an inclusive approach to health data management.
Plan and facilitate malaria prevention activities, including the distribution of insecticide-treated nets.
Foster sustainable partnerships to share resources and effective practices.
Monitor and evaluate malaria incidence and prevalence.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as life skills camps and school gardens.
Volunteers will live in a city close to the work site. Volunteers may need to travel in rural-urban communities to provide technical assistance in addition to traveling within their assigned community.
Learn more about the living conditions, including detailed information on culture, communications, housing, and health/crime statistics on our Liberia country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
Meet a Volunteer in Liberia
Dee D.
Science Lab Trainer and Co-Teacher
"The way my community has welcomed me, taken me in as one of their own, and continue to teach me what it means to be Liberian has shown that above all, we are all family and are working together on our shared planet."
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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 workers. You will work with the community to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Liberia will teach basic Liberian English to help you connect with the community.
No couples are accepted for this position.
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 Liberia. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
