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
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.
Some international health experience preferred
Ultrasound skills preferred
Minimum commitment 6 months, 1 year preferred
NOTES:
Additional Salary Information: 6 weeks paid vacation per year, travel costs, medical evacuation insurance.
Internal Number: 001
About Maya Midwifery International
Our goal is to improve maternal child health outcomes by helping to prepare and sustain local midwives in their communities and helping them to have a voice in local and national policies which affect them.
Since 1999, Maya Midwifery International (MMI), has served as an advisory and fundraising body for ACAM (Association of Midwives of the Mam Speaking Area) – a group of 40 Maya midwives in the Western Highlands of Guatemala who work together to address issues specific to indigenous midwives and the communities they serve. MMI’s mission is to improve maternal and child health outcomes by helping to prepare and sustain local midwives in their communities, with a specific focus on ACAM. MMI’s model is based on listening to local midwives and community members and addressing issues that go beyond just training and service delivery, but that tackle challenges in a way that holistically considers economic and community empowerment, cultural respect and support, and educational attainment together with addressing health issues.
