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Huancayo, Peru
Are you a Midwife wanting to make a huge difference to women, children and communities in Kenya? Join our team CMMB Team in Kenya! Midwives are invited to join our community health programs to improve the health and wellbeing of the most vulnerable. Volunteer Position: Midwife Term: 6-12 months Locations: Huancayo or Trujillo, Peru Program Description CMMB - Healthier Lives Worldwide is an international, faith-based NGO providing long-term, co-operative, medical and development aid to communities affected by poverty and unequal access to healthcare. For over a century, we have worked to strengthen and support communities through healthcare programs and initiatives, the distribution of medicines and medical supplies, and the placement of volunteers. CMMB’s Children and Mothers Partnerships program (CHAMPS) provides effective support-and life-saving medical care-for pregnant women and newborns in eight communities across Haiti, Kenya, Peru, South Sudan, and Zambia. CMMB’s Volunteer Program addresses the critical need for professionals in areas that lack sufficient resources for quality preventive and curative health services, especially for women and children. Our Volunteer Program has placed thousands of practitioners around the world to help develop and implement community health interventions, work at local hospitals and health facilities, conduct clinical training for host country counterparts, and deliver essential medicines and supplies. The ultimate goal of CMMB's Volunteer Program is to support our country teams and local healthcare workers by sending volunteers that are dedicated to strengthening local health systems and supporting a pattern of sustainable development. CMMB in Peru: Peru’s recent economic growth hides unjust social inequalities. Development has by‐passed the remote rural regions and chronic malnutrition among children is common. These factors are driven by food insecurities, poverty and inaccessibility to health services. CMMB Peru’s project activities are committed to further reducing malnutrition, anemia, and other determinants of maternal and child morbidity. CMMB Peru health projects focus on improving the health and nutrition of women, children, and their communities in underserved and marginalized areas including: Distrito Macate, Provincia del Santa, Region Ancash; Distrito de Chilca, Provincia de Huancayo, Region Junín; and Distrito La Esperanza, Provincia de Trujillo, Region La Libertad. Learn More: https://cmmb.org/country-office/peru/ Placement Site: Trujillo, Peru Trujillo is located in the north of Peru, the second largest city in the country and known as the cultural capital. The district of La Esperanza is located just outside of Trujillo and to the north on a large sand dune and hosts 151,846 inhabitants. CMMB Trujillo works with 700 families (1000 días) on issues of maternal and child health, including prevention of/recovery from malnutrition and anemia, and 25 children on community-based rehabilitation. There are 13 staff members in the Trujillo office working with 32 community health workers. The offices have Wi-Fi, work desks, printing facilities, and restrooms. Learn more: https://cmmb.org/champs-community/trujillo-peru/ Placement Site: Huancayo, Peru Huancayo is the largest city in the central highlands of Peru, located 3,271 meters above sea level. The whole district of Chilca, where the 1,000 families are located, has 81,835 inhabitants. CMMB works with 1,000 families via CHAMPS and nearly 40 children on community based-rehabilitation. The offices have Wi-Fi, work desks, printing facilities and restrooms. There are 12 staff members in the Huancayo office. Learn More: https://cmmb.org/bristol-myers-squibb-foundation-helps-fight-cervical-cancer-diabetes-peru/ https://cmmb.org/champs-community/huancayo-peru/ Duties & Responsibilities: Provide primary care for pregnant women. Help with delivery of patient’s babies in a hospital setting. Educate patients on a variety of topics related to pregnancy including parenthood preparation, labor pain management techniques, and newborn hygiene. Support expecting mothers by giving advice on exercises, and medications. Ongoing monitoring of patients' health before, during and after birth by taking vitals and ordering necessary diagnostic tests. Liaise with physicians to determine a treatment plan. Interact with patients and their families by explaining the process, risks, and benefits, provide emotional support if needed. Work directly with hospital leadership and clinical staff on health service delivery to diverse patient population. Work directly with hospital leadership and clinical staff for capacity building and on-the-job training activities. Support the development of staff education in the region, teaching and training on midwifery techniques and practices. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Skill Requirements: Bachelor’s or associate's degree in nursing or related field Proof of completion of accredited midwifery education program Certification through American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) or North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) Basic Life Support (BSL) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications Up to do date state licensure Knowledge of professional and ethical standard of health care delivery and practice Capacity to administer healthcare to patients while dealing with them in a sympathetic and tactful manner Ability to work and live with a diverse group of professionals Familiarity and interest in global health issues, especially maternal and child health issues Familiarity and interest in public and community health or preventative medicine Willingness to endure resource-limited working conditions and evening/weekend hours International experience or experience working in developing countries is preferred Benefits & Conditions: 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. Volunteers are required to share stories from the field and cover part of the cost of their placement through fundraising. Interested? Apply Today! Contact & Application: Apply online at: https://cmmb.org/get-involved/volunteer/ Email: volunteer@cmmb.org
Date Posted: 2024-03-18
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Nzara, South Sudan
Join our growing team of global health volunteers! Change the lives of women and children and change your own life as well! Volunteer Position: Physician Term: 6-12 Months Locations: Nzara, South Sudan Program Description CMMB - Healthier Lives Worldwide is an international, faith-based NGO providing long-term, co-operative, medical and development aid to communities affected by poverty and unequal access to healthcare. For over a century, we have worked to strengthen and support communities through healthcare programs and initiatives, the distribution of medicines and medical supplies, and the placement of volunteers. CMMB’s Volunteer Program addresses the critical need for professionals in areas that lack sufficient resources for quality preventive and curative health services, especially for women and children. Our Volunteer Program has placed thousands of practitioners around the world to help develop and implement community health interventions, work at local hospitals and health facilities, conduct clinical training for host country counterparts, and deliver essential medicines and supplies. The ultimate goal of CMMB's Volunteer Program is to support our country teams and local healthcare workers by sending volunteers that are dedicated to strengthening local health systems and supporting a pattern of sustainable development. CMMB in South Sudan South Sudan is the world’s newest country, achieving independence from Sudan in 2011 after a 30-year campaign and conflict. However, in 2013, an internal political dispute led to the outbreak of civil war which has continued on and off since. In August of 2022, a peace deal was signed and there are grounds for optimism that it will lead to a prolonged period of peace and development. However, this biopic does not account for regional variation in the experience of the people since independence. The northern part of the nation has experienced the most severe impact, with significant mortality rates, many citizens being displaced, and a refugee crisis. Similar occurrences have also taken place in other areas. St Theresa sits in the south-west of the country, in Nzara in Gbudue state, the area least impacted by the armed conflict. Whilst it has experienced issues relating to the conflict, it has escaped the debilitating effects seen in other areas. The Hospital has been able to function untouched by conflict. Nzara and the surrounding area exists in the same topographical region as large parts of neighboring Congo and Central African Republic, with lush, fertile soil, a temperate climate and no current risk of drought or famine. It is distant from the Sahel region and other parts of the country. CMMB’s CHAMPS areas in South Sudan serve the towns and surrounding areas of Ezo, Nzara, and Yambio. The initiative focuses on safe motherhood, child protection, safe water and sanitation, and women’s empowerment. CMMB provides HIV/AIDS care and treatment and community health workers conduct health information sessions, testing and adherence counseling. The CMMB team provides training and mentorship to local healthcare workers and water committees and manages the supply and distribution of medications and water purification tablets. Placement Site: Nzara, South Sudan Nzara is a town with a population, including surrounding villages, of around 100,000. It is approximately 20km from the state capital of Gbudue, Yambio, which has a population of around 300,000. The town has no infrastructure in terms of services such as electricity, water and gas. All the services are obtained on a house-to-house level, with use of solar power and bore holes. The road network is basic, hard, impacted mud roads which perform surprisingly well during periods of heavy rain. There are a few bars and places providing live football streams, but in essence there are no local cultural venues. There are simple marketplaces offering fresh fruit and vegetables and other basic items. Position Summary Physicians will support CMMB’s mission by working with local communities’ health facilities and providing expertise, capacity building, and education to local staff. You will provide health and surgical services to women and children of local communities, with opportunities to work in pediatrics, general adult medicine, HIV and TB related medicine, and gynecology. Physicians will handle responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, vaccine-related examinations and initiatives, as well as providing care for women and children from the prenatal to the postnatal period. You will ensure each case is handled with proper ethical standards and practices . Duties & Responsibilities Facility Based Volunteers work directly with hospital leadership and clinical staff on health service delivery Perform exams, make diagnoses, prescribe treatment, and coordinate implementation of treatment plans Order and interpret investigations and test results Administer vaccines and perform follow-up examinations Provide care for women and children during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods Prepare and review medical records, clinical reports and correspondences Responsibilities include general surgery, surgical-needs assessment, and training of local staff Provide direct patient care for clinical patients for designated specialty Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, preparation and treatment of the patient’s operation area Operate on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients’ functions Monitor patients’ conditions and progress and reevaluate treatment as necessary Community Based Participate in various outreach projects within the community setting and in coordination with care teams and CMMB staff Assist with the planning and implement project trainings for healthcare workers and community mobilizers Educational Focus Facilitate training sessions to educate and train local staff on topics relevant to their profession and based on programmatic need identified. Participate in facility based continuing education and academic activities Provide primary health care education and preventative medicine to adults, children and families including educating patients in disease prevention and health maintenance Operational Focus Function appropriately as part of care delivery team through efficient use of resources and skills, both their own and those of other provider and staff Record, maintain, and report data to program staff to assist with grant applications and reporting needs. Assist with the development of communication projects and outreach initiatives. Assess and report training, supplies and medicine needs to program staff as needed. Utilize quality improvement tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement in delivery of patient care, patient outcomes or workflows Collaborate with CMMB Volunteer Program team to provide input on prospective volunteers during vetting process and update materials for the Field Volunteer Orientation. All other duties assigned Qualifications & Skill Requirements Must be 21 years of age or over Relevant M.D or D.O Current, active license to practice medicine in good standing with licensing body Board Certification Completion of residency program Minimum 1 year of relevant experience Ability to administer ethical health care treatment to patients while dealing with them in a sympathetic and tactful manner Ability to work and live with a diverse group of professionals Familiarity and interest in global, public and community health issues, preventative medicine, and maternal and child health Willingness to endure resource-limited working conditions and evening/weekend hours International experience or experience working in developing countries is preferred Experience as a supervisor, manager, teacher, trainer and/or any relevant leadership activities is preferred Preference for speciality in one of the following areas: maternal and child health pediatrics obstetrics and gynecology emergency care oncology Infectious diseases Able to perform Caesarean sections Residency training and Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Interested? Apply today! Benefits & Conditions: 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. Volunteers are required to share stories from the field and cover part of the cost of their placement through fundraising/contributions. Contact & Application: To Apply: Submit an application online at www.cmmb.org/volunteer. Contact: Email us at volunteer@cmmb.org.
Date Posted: 2024-03-13
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Nzara, South Sudan
Are you a Nurse wanting to make a huge difference to women, children and communities in South Sudan? Join our CMMB team in South Sudan! Nurses are invited to join our community health programs to improve the health and wellbeing of the most vulnerable. Volunteer Position: Nurse/RN Term: 6-12 months Locations: South Sudan Program Description CMMB - Healthier Lives Worldwide is an international, faith-based NGO providing long-term, co-operative, medical and development aid to communities affected by poverty and unequal access to healthcare. For over a century, we have worked to strengthen and support communities through healthcare programs and initiatives, the distribution of medicines and medical supplies, and the placement of volunteers. CMMB’s Volunteer Program addresses the critical need for professionals in areas that lack sufficient resources for quality preventive and curative health services, especially for women and children. Our Volunteer Program has placed thousands of practitioners around the world to help develop and implement community health interventions, work at local hospitals and health facilities, conduct clinical training for host country counterparts, and deliver essential medicines and supplies. The ultimate goal of CMMB's Volunteer Program is to support our country teams and local healthcare workers by sending volunteers that are dedicated to strengthening local health systems and supporting a pattern of sustainable development. CMMB in South Sudan: CMMB has been working in the Republic of South Sudan, the world’s newest nation, since 2009. South Sudan has recently suffered from devastating civil conflict that has destroyed social services and health infrastructure. Compounding matters, conflict in countries bordering South Sudan has also spilled over into the country. CMMB currently works in Mvolo, Ezo, Yambio and Ibba counties in the greater Western Equatoria region. CMMB’s CHAMPS areas in South Sudan serve the towns and surrounding areas of Ezo, Nzara, and Yambio. The initiative focuses on safe motherhood, child protection, safe water and sanitation, and women’s empowerment. CMMB provides HIV/AIDS care and treatment, and community health workers conduct health information sessions, testing and adherence counseling. The CMMB team provides training and mentorship to local healthcare workers and water committees and manages the supply and distribution of medications and water purification tablets. Country Offices: Nzara & Yambio, South Sudan Learn More About Nzara: https://cmmb.org/champs-community/nzara-south-sudan/ Learn More About Yambio: https://cmmb.org/champs-community/yambio-south-sudan/ Duties & Responsibilities: Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans and update patient medical histories and progress notes. Perform physical examinations and make tentative diagnoses. Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Serve in both inpatient wards and outpatient clinics, such as primary care clinics, HIV/TB clinics, MCH clinics. Assist in vaccination initiatives, programs to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Support hospital organization providing oversight of hygiene measures, management of drug stocks, and data collection. Participate in project/community site visits and CMMB project-related trainings and events. Collaborate with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and co-develop need-based goals. Evaluate learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Instruct patients and families on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and childbirth; develop health improvement programs. Provide clinical capacity building and health education to local staff and community health workers. Improving operation capacity through developing and implementing protocols and practice guidelines as appropriate Implement initiatives to educate the community about health topics and resources and distribute health education materials. Qualifications & Skill Requirements: Relevant degree (BSN/RN) Active professional license in good standing. Minimum 1 year of clinical experience as licensed practitioner Ability to perform in resource-limited working conditions Ability to work collaboratively and professionally while navigating cultural and language barriers Familiarity and interest in global health issues, especially maternal and child health, and community health or preventative medicine Problem solver, able to identify needs, and develop solutions Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills Adaptable and flexible Willingness to work in resource-limited settings International experience or experience working in developing countries is preferred Benefits & Conditions: 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. Volunteers are required to share stories from the field and cover part of the cost of their placement through fundraising ($5,000). Interested? Apply Today! Contact & Application: Apply online at: https://cmmb.org/get-involved/volunteer/ Email: volunteer@cmmb.org
Date Posted: 2024-03-18
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Mwandi, Zambia
Are you an Occupational Therapist wanting to make a huge difference to women, children and communities in Peru? Join our team in Zambia! OTs are invited to join our community healthcare programs to improve the health and well-being of the most vulnerable. Volunteer Position: Occupational Therapist Term: 6-12 months Locations: Mwandi, Zambia Program Description CMMB - Healthier Lives Worldwide is an international, faith-based NGO providing long-term, co-operative, medical and development aid to communities affected by poverty and unequal access to healthcare. For over a century, we have worked to strengthen and support communities through healthcare programs and initiatives, the distribution of medicines and medical supplies, and the placement of volunteers. CMMB’s Volunteer Program addresses the critical need for professionals in areas that lack sufficient resources for quality preventive and curative health services, especially for women and children. Our Volunteer Program has placed thousands of practitioners around the world to help develop and implement community health interventions, work at local hospitals and health facilities, conduct clinical training for host country counterparts, and deliver essential medicines and supplies. The ultimate goal of CMMB's Volunteer Program is to support our country teams and local healthcare workers by sending volunteers that are dedicated to strengthening local health systems and supporting a pattern of sustainable development. CMMB in Zambia: CMMB Zambia has engaged and integrated communities in project planning and implementation in all 10 of Zambia’s provinces to strengthen health-seeking behaviors within families and communities and to improve access to and utilization of health services. CMMB has implemented programs aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable and underserved populations, collaborating with partners to provide life-saving medicines and medical equipment, health services, and health promotion initiatives to better the lives of vulnerable Zambians. Most recently, programs have focused on maternal and child health (including nutrition); community-based HIV prevention, including prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT); child protection, by strengthening systems and families; and voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC). CMMB’s global strategy strives to improve health outcomes for women and children through its Children and Mothers Partnerships (CHAMPS) program. Each local program site is based at a local health facility and embodies CMMB’s commitment to work in that catchment area over 15 years. In Zambia, CHAMPS got its start in 2014 with a base at Mwandi Mission Hospital, in partnership with the Mwandi District Medical Office. There, activities work to: reduce maternal and child morbidity and mortality; improve nutritional outcomes; prevent HIV and provide adherence support to adults and children living with HIV; refer women with chronic illness for care and treatment; improve water and sanitation; increase livelihoods, reducing poverty and increasing families’ capacity to nurture their children and send them to school; and prevent and promote early detection and treatment of common childhood killers: diarrhea, pneumonia, malaria. Placement Site: Mwandi, Zambia Mwandi is a small, traditional and rural town, located on the edge of the Kalahari Desert. The Lozi people are the main inhabitants of the Western Province. There is water and power available at the hospital and the volunteer accommodations. Language can be more of an issue here, given the rural environment, but there are interpreters on the ground to help facilitate communication between the local people and the volunteers. Learn More: http://mwandimission.org/ http://mwandi-mission.awardspace.com/Hospital.html https://cmmb.org/country-office/zambia/ Duties & Responsibilities Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Perform skill assessment and treatment. Incorporate clinical findings and scientific evidence in the development, coordination and implementation of an individualized plan of care to achieve desired outcomes. Customized intervention to improve the person’s ability to perform daily activities and reach their goals. Considering home, work and school environments. Give guidance to family members and caregivers based on intervention and patient care plan. Formulate teaching plans based on identified learning needs and evaluate effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate. Maintain performance improvement activities within the department. Directs and supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy Students as needed. Qualifications & Skill Requirements: Spanish fluency. Current license in good standing. Board Certification as an Occupational Therapist. Graduated from relevant Accredited Degree Program. Ability to collect and analyze pertinent data and/or clinical findings. Ability to provide patient educational information appropriate to the developmental level, learning needs, readiness, cultural values, and beliefs of patients and families. Ability to recognize and interpret symptoms. Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team. Capacity to administer treatment to patients while dealing with them in a sympathetic and tactful manner. Ability and willingness to provide guidance to staff members. Knowledge of professional and ethical standards of health care delivery and practice. Familiarity and interest in global health issues, especially maternal and child health issues. Willingness to endure resource-limited working conditions and evening/weekend hours. Benefits & Conditions: 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. Volunteers are required to share stories from the field and cover part of the cost of their placement through fundraising ($5,000). Interested? Apply Today! Contact & Application: Apply online at: https://cmmb.org/get-involved/volunteer/ Email: volunteer@cmmb.org
Date Posted: 2024-03-18
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Mutomo, Kenya
Are you a Midwife wanting to make a huge difference to women, children and communities in Kenya? Join our team CMMB Team in Kenya! Midwives are invited to join our community health programs to improve the health and wellbeing of the most vulnerable. Volunteer Position: Midwife Term: 6-12 months Locations: Mutomo, Kenya Program Description CMMB - Healthier Lives Worldwide is an international, faith-based NGO providing long-term, co-operative, medical and development aid to communities affected by poverty and unequal access to healthcare. For over a century, we have worked to strengthen and support communities through healthcare programs and initiatives, the distribution of medicines and medical supplies, and the placement of volunteers. CMMB’s Children and Mothers Partnerships program (CHAMPS) provides effective support-and life-saving medical care-for pregnant women and newborns in eight communities across Haiti, Kenya, Peru, South Sudan, and Zambia. CMMB’s Volunteer Program addresses the critical need for professionals in areas that lack sufficient resources for quality preventive and curative health services, especially for women and children. Our Volunteer Program has placed thousands of practitioners around the world to help develop and implement community health interventions, work at local hospitals and health facilities, conduct clinical training for host country counterparts, and deliver essential medicines and supplies. The ultimate goal of CMMB's Volunteer Program is to support our country teams and local healthcare workers by sending volunteers that are dedicated to strengthening local health systems and supporting a pattern of sustainable development. CMMB in Kenya Nairobi‐based CMMB Kenya possesses a strong track record of strengthening health systems and providing quality HIV prevention, care, treatment, and support services. CMMB Kenya’s experience in managing U.S. government and private health awards dates back to 2003. CMMB Kenya programs have built the capacity of local healthcare organizations to tackle not only HIV/AIDS but also other national health challenges. CMMB Kenya has a reputation for locally managed, high-quality HIV care and treatment, with low loss-to-follow-up and low mortality rates among clients. Program areas include HIV prevention, including prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV - with support from mentor mothers, and voluntary medical male circumcision, as well as HIV counseling and testing, screening for sexually transmitted infections, and behavior change communication. We also help build human resources for health and work to strengthen Kenyan health systems via direct assistance on health management information systems, finance, administration, and technical training for staff. CMMB’s Children’s and Mothers Partnerships (CHAMPS) initiative works to improve the health of women and children and, through them, their communities. CMMB’s first CHAMPS site in Kenya is in the southeast, in underprivileged Kitui South sub county. The site focuses on increasing access to healthcare services; income‐generating activities such as livestock breeding; water, sanitation, and hygiene activities; and training and retention of community health workers. CMMB collaborates with the community to engage its members and facilitate their understanding of their own health needs, and acts as a convener to mobilize resources and partners. Placement Site: Mutomo, Kitui, Kenya The village of Mutomo is located in a semi-arid area of Kenya. Although Mutomo is only about four hours by car from Nairobi, it is a world away. Mutomo is an administrative town for the County of Kitui, which has a population of over one million people. The catchment area for Kitui-South sub-county includes a population of 190,000 people and is served by Our Lady of Lourdes, Mutomo Mission Hospital. The Mutomo Mission Hospital was founded by the nursing sisters of the Irish Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy in 1964 and has continued to offer quality services in the face of intimidating challenges in staff retention and sustainability. Mutomo Hospital is the only level 4 health facility in Kitui-South and is the referral hospital for 48 Sub-County health facilities. The hospital is well-equipped with out-patient services and an in-patient capacity of over 125 patients. It has the only operating theater and equipped dental unit in the Sub-County and is the only facility offering comprehensive care in a radius of over 70 kilometers. Current functionalities include medical, surgical, pediatric, OB/GYN, and MCH services. The hospital also houses a special area caring for patients with HIV/AIDS and TB. Diagnostic services include a wide range of lab tests, plain X-Ray services, and simple ultrasound scans. Learn more: http://mutomohospital.or.ke/ https://cmmb.org/country-office/kenya/ Duties & Responsibilities: Provide primary care for pregnant women. Help with delivery of patient’s babies in a hospital setting. Educate patients on a variety of topics related to pregnancy including parenthood preparation, labor pain management techniques, and newborn hygiene. Support expecting mothers by giving advice on exercises, and medications. Ongoing monitoring of patients' health before, during and after birth by taking vitals and ordering necessary diagnostic tests. Liaise with physicians to determine a treatment plan. Interact with patients and their families by explaining the process, risks, and benefits, provide emotional support if needed. Work directly with hospital leadership and clinical staff on health service delivery to diverse patient population. Work directly with hospital leadership and clinical staff for capacity building and on-the-job training activities. Support the development of staff education in the region, teaching and training on midwifery techniques and practices. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Skill Requirements: Bachelor’s or associate's degree in nursing or related field Proof of completion of accredited midwifery education program Certification through American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) or North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) Basic Life Support (BSL) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications Up to do date state licensure Knowledge of professional and ethical standard of health care delivery and practice Capacity to administer healthcare to patients while dealing with them in a sympathetic and tactful manner Ability to work and live with a diverse group of professionals Familiarity and interest in global health issues, especially maternal and child health issues Familiarity and interest in public and community health or preventative medicine Willingness to endure resource-limited working conditions and evening/weekend hours International experience or experience working in developing countries is preferred Benefits & Conditions: 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. Volunteers are required to share stories from the field and cover part of the cost of their placement through fundraising. Interested? Apply Today! Contact & Application: Apply online at: https://cmmb.org/get-involved/volunteer/ Email: volunteer@cmmb.org
Date Posted: 2024-03-18
