Midwifery instructor/mentor

Maya Midwifery International/ACAM              www.mayamidwifery.org

Job title:  ACAM midwifery instructor/mentor

Start date:  January, 2021  (or negotiable- preference will be given to candidates who are available for January start.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

CNM or CM- Experience at least 2 years as full scope midwife (may consider less midwifery experience if possesses other health care experience prior)

Fluent in Spanish reading, writing and speaking. 

Prior international health experience

Ultrasound skills preferred

Minimum commitment 6 months, 1 year preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Live-in placement at ACAM birth center and clinic (in apartment with separate bathroom and kitchen above the clinic).  CNM will live at ACAM during the work week (M-F) with option to stay on-site during weekends or travel as desired. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordination with Maya Midwifery International administration on topics including project updates, budget reporting, and planning.

• Clinical mentoring of ACAM midwives in full scope practice:

           Volunteer will be present and assist with deliveries and prenatal as well as gyn consults as much as practical.  

• Assistance with planning, coordination, and implementation of projects including weekly mobile clinics to outlying communities and programmed outreach to community midwives

• Participate in local and national meetings with the ACAM midwives to further midwifery profession in Guatemala.

• Network and work with other NGOs and midwifery organizations throughout Guatemala.  

CONTACT:   Send CV and Cover letter to Administrator@mayamidwifery.org