Youth Star Cambodia :: Health Education Intern

Health Education Intern

Job title:	Health Education Intern
Responsible to:	Community Partner and Youth Star Cambodia Program Officer
Purpose:	The intern will work closely with the community partner to improve access to information regarding health and understanding of health issues in the community

To work with local authorities, resource people , and local organizations, to educate children and their parents on basic healthcare, hygiene and nutrition
To engage local authorities and young people in campaigns and activities that raise awareness and prevent diseases such as Dengue Fever, Malaria, Typhoid, and HIV/Aids.
To educate young people about the negative impact of alcohol or other substance abuse, such as glue sniffing
To engage local authorities and young people in promoting public awareness on health issues such as bird flu, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV/Aids
To work with local health personnel to encourage pre and post natal care, and awareness amongst women to regularly check for breast lumps.
To assist local health officials to encourage people’s participation during vaccination and other health campaigns
To work closely with the commune health and social welfare officer to support early childhood education activities in the community
To facilitate mothers discussion groups on child care practices.

To carry out initial community mapping identifying potential community resources within the first month of placement
To develop monthly work plans with local partner, monitor and evaluate ongoing project activities and ensure regular reporting
To coach weak students to help them catching up with their studies, especially Khmer language and Mathematics
To assist with the return to school of school drop outs
To develop a children's club and / or a youth club to promote good citizenship and involve children and young people in community development
To assist with the teaching of English to children and young people
To promote volunteerism amongst young people

Bachelor degree in health, nutrition or other field of study.
Aged between 20 to 30
Ability to work effectively with a broad range of people, including children and young people
Willingness to make a minimum of 9 month commitment in rural communities

Sign-up to become a Youth Star intern and spend a year learning new skills and helping to develop a community in rural Cambodia.