About this role
Health Systems Advisor
Project Description: An organization in Togo is looking for public health professionals to support the development of trainings and communication materials.
Women in Togo continue to face significant socio-economic vulnerabilities, including a high rate of illiteracy and limited access to health care, resources, and information. To address these challenges, Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA Togo) is implementing a three-year initiative aimed at improving the socio-economic well-being of rural communities. The project focuses on expanding access to health services, improving educational opportunities, and promoting sustainable livelihoods. Through skills training, income diversification, and better access to essential resources, the initiative aims to build long‑term resilience. Key program areas include food security, sustainable agriculture, environmental health, natural resource management, and the preservation of livelihoods—with health integrated as a cross‑cutting priority in all activities.
As a Health Systems Advisor, you work with ADRA staff to strengthen the organization’s capacity in quality program implementation. Together, you will develop educational resources and facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions. Your collaborative efforts will equip community members with the knowledge to adopt healthy behaviors and utilize health services appropriately, thus improving their overall wellbeing.
Required Skills: Bachelor's degree in public health, community health, social sciences, or a related field. AND Two or more years of relevant work experience in public health, preferably in one of the following areas: maternal health, infant and child health, nutrition, malaria control, and the prevention and care for tuberculosis (TB) or HIV/AIDS.
Living Conditions: The Volunteer will spend the first few days of orientation in a hotel in the capital before moving to the training center that offers basic accommodations, including a private bathroom, electricity, and running water. After the orientation, the Volunteer will then settle in a major city in the Maritime Region where modest housing will be provided by the host organization. The donated house offers basic accommodation, including bedroom, living/cooking area, electricity, and private bathing room and toilet. In the Maritime Region French is the primary language used, followed by Ewe and Mina.
Activities: Develop tailored educational and communication materials that promote the project to beneficiaries. Develop or review existing training materials in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), sexually transmitted diseases (STI), HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases. Develop assessments to identify training needs for staff and targeted beneficiaries. Design training plan and facilitate quarterly training workshops. Facilitate field visits to assess the project’s implementation strategy and recommend adjustments if necessary.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as after-school English conversation clubs or environmental clean-up projects.
Training: After a two-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to an urban community where you will collaborate with ADRA staff to assess the needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Togo will equip you with French, Ewe, and Mina language resources. You may work with a tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Job Highlights: Strengthen your French language skills as you design public health training materials. Become highly skilled and experienced in health education and promotion adapted to the West African context and cultures. Experience the warm, welcoming culture of Togo and become a valued part of the community.