Adolescent Health Advisor

Post

Madagascar

Partner Organization Name

The Ministry of Youth and Sports

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree in public health, nursing, sociology, or social work, with a focus on youth/adolescent health.
AND
Three or more years of experience implementing youth- or adolescent-friendly services programs.

Living Conditions

The Volunteer will live in a city within the East Coast, Highland, or North-West region. The Volunteer will live in modest independent housing with electricity access and a shared water source. Daily commutes consist of walking, biking, or using public transportation to the work site or markets.

Language Requirement

None

Primary Sector

Health

Accepts Couples

No

Country

Madagascar

Assignment Length (months)

12

Accepting Applications?

Yes

Program

PCR

Activities

Conduct behavior change activities using evidence-based methodologies.

Facilitate school health sessions on life skills for adolescent health and reproductive health.

Facilitate youth clubs and camps to promote healthy living, positive youth development, and reproductive health.

Strengthen organizational planning by assisting partners with program design and documentation.

Train teams on data collection, reporting, and results-driven program improvement.

You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as developing the organization’s social media presence or supporting after-school sports.

Training

After a five-week training on topics such as health and safety, you will move to a city where you will collaborate with the staff at youth centers run by the Ministry of Youth and other nearby non-governmental organizations working with youth to assess the needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.

Peace Corps/Madagascar will equip you with Malagasy language resources and you may work with a tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.

Job Highlights

Gain international experience in behavior change communication and youth engagement, strengthening your global perspective and leadership capabilities.

Develop practical expertise in project design, program planning, and partnership development through meaningful public health work.

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

No Degree Required

No