Public Health Professionals

CMMB is seeking professionals, 21 years and older, who can serve for a minimum of 6 months  in the following public health volunteer positions:

• Public Health Generalists serve in CMMBs country offices and CHAMPs sites providing support to our country directors and programs team through a range of programmatic support activities. They receive exposure to a broad base of global health and community development programs and are able to put their knowledge and skills to work in a field office setting.
• MNCH, WASH, HIV, E-Health, Malaria Experts contribute their expertise in support of CMMB programs around the world; designing, implementing, and evaluating diverse initiatives in collaboration with CMMB Country Directors, partners and National Ministries of Health.
• Nutritionists are needed in Peru and Zambia to support ongoing programs related to child development and health education.
• Health Administrators provide critical support as we engage with clinical partners to improve human resources for health and facility operations. This is particularly important in Haiti where CMMB is opening the Bishop Joseph Sullivan Hospital in Cotes-de-Fer.

Locations: International Positions are available in: Haiti, Peru, Kenya, Zambia and South Sudan. Limited opportunities also available in New York City. Domestic program requirements and benefits apply.

Becoming a Volunteer

Start by completing the online application. CMMB staff will review your application and schedule a personal interview if your background and skill set meet our needs. If accepted, all international volunteers also participate in a 3-day pre-departure orientation in New York City.

Benefits of Volunteering

Each international volunteer who serves 6 months or longer in the field receives a round-trip ticket to their placement site, housing, a monthly stipend, insurance coverage, storytelling and fundraising training, and the opportunity to contribute to vital community development initiatives for under-served populations while building a longstanding legacy for the community.

Financial Contribution

All volunteers are required to fundraise to help offset the cost of their experience, and cover travel costs to and from the pre-departure orientation in NYC.

The fundraising target is $5,000 and volunteers are required to raise a minimum of $3,500 prior to departure for their volunteer placement site. Fundraising tools and training are provided by CMMB.

Domestic volunteers

Domestic (e.g. New York City internships) volunteers do not have to meet the international age, licensure, or financial contribution requirements, and do not receive program benefits outlined above.  We encourage New York based undergraduate and graduate students to apply for these domestic opportunities.

CMMB is seeking dedicated professionals to contribute to our mission of improving global health.

Ideal candidates are over the age of 21, have a professional degree in a health related field and possess the skills and experience relevant to working in low-resource settings.  All clinical volunteers must possess a valid license to practice.  Other requirements may apply depending on the role or placement site.

Our international volunteers are required to:

1. Contribute US$5,000 to cover some of the cost of their volunteer placement
2. Attend a 3-day orientation in New York City before deployment to their volunteer placement site
3. Cover travel costs to and from the placement site & pre-departure orientation
4. Share stories and photos from the field

Each international volunteer who serves 6 months or longer receives airfare, housing, a monthly stipend, insurance coverage, fundraising training, and the opportunity to contribute to vital community development initiatives for underserved populations while building a longstanding legacy for the community.

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