CALL FOR application

Youth Health Ambassadors in Lamu, Garissa and Tana River

📩 Applications should be made through https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/yDkaTGap
 📅 Deadline: 30th September, 2025

Are you passionate about promoting health and well-being in your community?
Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of others?

Safari Doctors is seeking dedicated young people to volunteer as Youth Health Ambassadors (YHAs) in Lamu, Garissa and Tana River Counties.

Role and Responsibilities Overview

As a Youth Health Ambassador, you will play a vital role in promoting health awareness and education among your peers and community members. You will have the opportunity to:

  • Conduct peer-to-peer engagement sessions with adolescent youth in schools and community settings.

  • Conduct health promotion activities in schools and communities.

  • Provide health education and raise awareness on key health topics including hygiene, sexual and reproductive health, and disease prevention.

  • Mobilize community members to attend Safari Doctors’ outreach clinics.

  • Participate in mobile health outreaches and community events to disseminate health information.

  • Collaborate with the Safari Doctors team to develop and implement health promotion initiatives.

  • Collect and share community health feedback. 

  • Send monthly reports on a digital data collection tool. 

  • Lead and participate in advocacy activities.

Requirements

  • Aged 18–24 years, male or female.

  • Resident in Lamu, Garissa or Tana River County and within Safari Doctors’ intervention villages.

  • Minimum Form 4 level of education.

  • Ability to commit for a maximum period of 3 years.

  • Passionate about promoting health and well-being.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Willingness to learn, volunteer, and engage with community members.

  • Youth with disabilities or special needs are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining us as a Youth Health Ambassador, please submit your application including:

  1. Full name, age, and contact information.

  2. A short statement explaining why you are interested in the role and how you can contribute to promoting health awareness in your community.

  3. Any relevant experience, skills, or community involvement.

📩 Applications should be made through https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/yDkaTGap
 📅 Deadline: 30th September, 2025

Why Join?

  • Receive training in health, leadership, and community engagement.

  • Gain valuable skills in communication, peer education, and advocacy.

  • Be part of a vibrant network of young changemakers improving health in coastal Kenya.

  • Earn a certificate of recognition upon successful completion.

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