Public Health Educator

Post

Madagascar

Partner Organization Name

Health Centers, Youth Centers, Schools

Required Skills

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).

Living Conditions

Volunteers live in rural and semi‑urban communities across Madagascar’s Boeny, Alaotra Mangoro, Analanjirofo, Itasy, Vakinankartra, Amoron’l Mania, and Matsiatra Ambony regions. Housing is modest and may include inconsistent electricity or water access. Daily commutes consist of walking or biking to the work site or markets.

Language Requirement

None

Primary Sector

Health

Accepts Couples

Yes

Secondary Sector

Youth in Development

Country

Madagascar

Assignment Length (months)

24

Accepting Applications?

Yes

Program

PCV

Posted on LinkedIn

No

Activities

Conduct behavior change activities using evidence-based methodologies.

Facilitate pregnant mothers’ group meetings to encourage at least four antenatal care visits.

Train care group mothers in essential nutrition and the preparation of hygienic and nutritious food.

Work alongside caregivers to prevent childhood illnesses and malaria.

Facilitate youth clubs and camps that promote healthy lifestyles, positive youth development, and reproductive health.

You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as supporting community-wide awareness events and after-school sports.

Training

As a Public Health Educator, you will be trained on behavior change methodologies in care group settings, endemic disease prevention, and conducting home visits. Peace Corps/Madagascar will teach you the Malagasy language to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community. You will also receive language resources to support your learning.

After 10 weeks of training, you will move to a rural community where you will collaborate with health workers, caregivers, and families to assess maternal and child health needs and develop long-term solutions.

Job Highlights

Receive high-quality training in maternal and child health, hygiene, nutrition, health promotion, and community engagement—a strong foundation for any public health career.

Gain a deeper understanding of the health-related challenges faced by families in Africa.

Build Malagasy language proficiency and cultural understanding in a way only possible through extended, immersive living in the community.

Couple Types

Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.

Couple Sector Combinations

Each person must apply separately and qualify for a position in a different sector than their partner.

Couple Training Conditions

Couples will live together during training but may separate occasionally for field-based activities.

Couple Living Conditions

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.

No Degree Required

Yes