Community Health Promoter in Ghana
We are looking for U.S. citizens who want to be a part of something bigger and are willing to go the distance to make a difference. Is that you?
In more than 60 countries, Peace Corps Volunteers are putting their purpose, passion, and skills to work in partnership with welcoming host communities – growing, teaching, learning, and making change together.
As a Peace Corps Volunteer, you'll live and work alongside community members on locally prioritized projects, receiving a stipend and other support as you immerse yourself in a new culture. You’ll build relationships, exchange knowledge, and help transform lives for generations.
About the project
Whether you already have a background in health or are interested in learning new skills to promote healthy practices, communities in Ghana are looking for you.
Progress has been made in Ghana to improve maternal and child health, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) practices, and access to healthcare services. However, challenges persist to ensure that Ghanaians lead healthier lives through improved health practices. The main challenges relate to social and behavior changes. For instance, some pregnant women do not seek early antenatal care, while others don’t use this care at all. There is also significant room for improvement with postnatal care attendance and breastfeeding. In terms of sanitation, many schools lack basic handwashing stations.
As a Community Health Promoter, you will collaborate with local healthcare professionals to promote positive social and behavior changes to strengthen overall health standards in rural communities. Your developed relationships and presence in the respective community supports the acceptance of promoted healthy behaviors. Alongside your colleagues, you will adapt approaches to the local context based on language, cultural, and logistical considerations, as well as societal norms for women, men, girls, and boys.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Ghana project page.