CALL FOR application

Youth Health Ambassadors in Lamu

📩 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 County.

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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