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Health
Job highlights
- Acquire an understanding of public health challenges in Southern Africa.
- Experience the beautiful traditions of over 70 ethnic groups.
- Build lifelong relationships with colleagues, community members, and fellow Volunteers.
Applications are now closed. View current openings.
Apply by
March 15, 2026Know by
June 1, 2026Depart on
October 5, 2026Duration
12 monthsAbout the project
Professionals with experience in HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, or social behavior change programs are needed in Zambia.
Over the last two decades, the response to HIV in Zambia has expanded from just testing to more care and treatment-focused policies. Despite this, HIV continues to be a major public health issue in Zambia and is one of the top five causes of morbidity among communicable diseases. There is still a need for early diagnosis, treatment adherence, and an uptake of prevention interventions.
As an HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Facilitator, you will collaborate with health facility staff and community members to strengthen HIV-related education and support. Alongside your colleagues, you will support people living with HIV access care and treatment services to reduce their vulnerability and prevent subsequent infections.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Zambia project page.
Required skills
Qualified candidates will have the following criteria:
Competitive candidates must meet all of the following criteria:
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Biology, Health Sciences, Health Education, or related field
AND
2 or more years of experience working in low-resource health systems focusing on HIV/AIDS, sexual/reproductive health, or social behavior change programs
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 Zambia
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Plan and facilitate trainings for both people living with HIV and health service providers.
Support local health workers on home visits for antiretroviral treatment adherence.
Assist with recordkeeping, HIV testing, and the distribution of prevention materials.
Strengthen HIV mother-to-child transmission education offered during antenatal visits.
Identify opportunities to track and store pharmaceuticals more effectively.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such
as sports or nutrition workshops
Volunteers will live in an urban or town setting in either an apartment or house with running water.
The work site will be within a reasonable walking or biking distance from the Volunteer’s home with public transportation options available as well.
Learn more about the living conditions, including detailed information on culture, communications, housing, and health/crime statistics on our Zambia country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
Meet a Volunteer in Zambia
Trinity S.
Community Health Empowerment Volunteer
"Rather than just looking at issues and jumping straight to solutions, I'll use what I've learned in the Peace Corps to take the time and energy to understand the lived experiences and daily challenges faced by those in affected communities."
See full Volunteer profile
After a 3-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to an urban community where you will collaborate with health care workers.
Together, you will assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Zambia will equip you with language resources for one of the country’s 45 native
languages and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to
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 Zambia. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
