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Serve where you’re needed mostPublic Health Educator
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Job highlights
- Develop the skills to translate complex health information into simple, culturally appropriate messaging for different audiences.
- Learn French and local languages, such as Fufulde.
- Gain practical skills in public speaking, health promotion, and community engagement.
Cameroon • Africa
In partnership with: Health centers, schools, youth organizations
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Apply by
November 15, 2026Know by
January 1, 2027Depart on
June 11, 2027Duration
2 years, plus 3 months trainingAbout the project
Step into a meaningful public health role where you can support mothers, youth, and families in Cameroon to take charge of their health.
Health facilities and clinics in Cameroon are looking to improve maternal and youth health at the last mile, and you can lend a hand. Cameroon continues to face significant community health challenges, especially in rural areas where maternal, newborn, and child illness and mortality remain far too common. Limited access to quality care; low health-seeking behaviors; adolescent pregnancies; and inadequate water, hygiene, and sanitation (WASH) infrastructure all contribute to preventable health burdens. Despite strong national commitments, many communities still grapple with resource constraints, workforce shortages, and uneven access to essential services.
As a Public Health Educator, you will support health centers, schools, families, and youth groups to strengthen health education and awareness of available services. Together, you will identify opportunities to strengthen essential health services and community engagement for improved health outcomes. By strengthening the health education and programming, you will support individuals to take control of their health for a healthier future.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Cameroon project page.
Required skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
OR
Bachelor's degree in any field.
OR
High school diploma or GED and four years of full-time, post-high school work (from any combination of roles).
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 Cameroon
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Facilitate community needs assessments to identify priority health concerns.
Support knowledge-sharing activities, such as health talks, small group discussions, and interactive sessions.
Plan and facilitate community health awareness events.
Teach and reinforce life skills in both formal and informal settings through storytelling, games, and hands-on demonstrations.
Support capacity-strengthening trainings, mentoring sessions, and youth clubs.
Assist with home visits to reinforce key health behaviors.
Facilitate food preparation demonstrations to promote improved nutrition for families and children.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as tree planting projects or after-school sports.
The Volunteer will live in a village in the Adamawa, East, West or Center region, ranging from 300 to 40,000 people in size. Housing is typically modest and may lack electricity or running water. Volunteers often use pit latrines, outdoor bathing areas, and nearby water sources with provided filtration. Internet access can be limited, though basic cell reception is usually available nearby.
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
As a Public Health Educator, you will be trained on behavior change communications, youth health activity planning, and strategies for community engagement. Peace Corps/Cameroon will teach you French to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community. You will also receive language resources and learn Fufulde if serving in the Adamawa region.
After 10 weeks of training, you will move to a rural community where you will collaborate with health centers, youth groups, schools, and families. You will work with the community to assess the needs and develop solutions based on available resources.
Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program. Each person must apply separately and must qualify for a position in either the same or a different sector than their partner. Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities. Couples who are selected for the same sector will live together but work with different local partners which may be in the same community or in neighboring communities (not more than 30 minutes apart). 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.
