Public Health Educator - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Madagascar • Africa - 2 years, plus 3 months training

About The Project Advance your career in maternal and child health while creating healthier futures for Malagasy families. Over the past two decades, Madagascar has made significant progress in improving maternal and child health. The Ministry of Public Health has emphasized antenatal care, skilled delivery, postpartum care, malaria prevention, vaccination, and adolescent health. Despite these efforts, maternal and child mortality rates remain high, and adolescent pregnancy continues to affect many young women. In fact, a third of young women ages 15-19 have had children or are pregnant. Community health workers in Madagascar are elected by their communities and are often among the most educated individuals in their villages. Despite their essential role in delivering care to mothers and children, most community health workers receive only one to two weeks of initial training, which does not adequately equip them to manage the range and complexity of health needs they face. As a result, external capacity‑building support is crucial to help strengthen their skills, provide ongoing training, and ensure they can deliver safe, effective, and reliable care to the communities they serve. As a Public Health Educator, you will play a vital role in strengthening access to health education, preventive services, and supportive health environments. Alongside health workers, caretakers, and families, you will promote healthier pregnancies and stronger communities. You will serve as a mentor to teens, encouraging them to make healthy and informed choices for their futures. Activities How you and the community will make an impact together: 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. 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. Key dates APPLY BY : January 15, 2027 KNOW BY : March 1, 2027 DEPART ON : August 27, 2027 DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training