Help Us Train More Midwives
Midwife International is seeking teachers to support and guide students during their year abroad. Our teachers work alongside international midwives to improve maternal health outcomes at the community level and are responsible for overseeing the continuity of our students’ experiences, including clinical studies, book studies, service-learning and reflection exercises. Teaching positions are volunteer-based with a travel and living stipend available for long term commitments. Volunteer Midwife
Details: Assignment to an international midwife training site will be coordinated with top candidates, taking personal preferences and clinical needs into consideration. Preceptors will provide each student with an average of 16 clock-hours of direct instruction per week, including hands-on learning in the clinical setting, case reviews, facilitation of reflection exercises and skills demonstrations and workshops. Students and preceptors work together at the onset of each quarter to develop a “Learning Plan”, including personal learning objectives, daily schedules, reflection exercises, community engagement assignments and a practical skills checklist. The student learning experience is evaluated based on achievement of stated objectives, tasks and assignments in the Learning Plan. Maximum student to teacher ratio will be 6:1.
Teachers will be expected to participate in a minimum of 12-hours training prior to assignment and will meet with Midwife International staff on a weekly basis via telephone or Skype. Once assigned, teachers will work with Midwife International staff to design a training and teaching schedule on a case-by-case basis. Special project and presentation proposals are welcomed. Volunteer Midwife
Requirements: Candidates must hold a US credential (Certified Professional Midwife, Certified Nurse-Midwife, Certified Midwife, or licensed or registered by a state) OR have experience equal to at least three years or 75 out-of-hospital births as primary midwife. International midwives with equivalent experience but without a US credential may apply for approval through NARM’s Out-of-Country preceptor application process. Candidates must have a passion for improving maternal healthcare worldwide. Experience teaching or working abroad and/or in resource-constrained regions is a plus. Hired applicants will undergo a background check before being sent on assignment. Volunteer Midwife
Compensation: To receive an airfare and living stipend, preceptors must commit to a minimum of 1-year. Stipend will reflect the cost of travel and living expenses at the assigned host site. Shorter term assignments will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
To apply: Please send your resume and cover letter, including a summary of language fluency, leadership and travel experience and midwifery credentials to skraft@midwifeinternational.org.
Not Yet a Midwife, but Want to Become One? Volunteer Midwife
The world needs more midwives. Our Global Midwife Training Advanced Internships, Midwifery Intensives and 3-Year Midwifery School provide a challenging learning environment intended to train midwives who will be equipped to provide high-quality maternity care in a variety of settings. But we do more than just train midwives. Our service learning model is designed to influence the way student midwives see themselves and their role in the communities they serve, and to develop the skills necessary to become the future leaders of positive change in maternity care. Apply Now.
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Take a look at our unique approach to midwifery education and international clinical experience. Find out how we integrate service learning into our methodology. Learn more about midwife certification and the Midwives Model of Care, or how our programs can help you to become a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) through NARM. Read inspiring stories about how to become a midwife on our weekly blog. Learn about the state of maternal health worldwide. Share the UNFPA “Call to Action” with your network.
Visit our Midwife Training FAQ or our Tuition and Fees pages for additional program details, or contact us directly to learn how Midwife International can support you to become a global midwife!
