Volunteer Midwife Precetor or Guest Teacher

Midwife International is seeking long-term preceptors and short-term guest teachers to support and guide students during their year abroad. Preceptors and guest teachers work alongside staff and traditional midwives at our host sites to improve maternal health outcomes via delivery of midwifery care and are responsible for overseeing the continuity of our students' experiences, including clinical studies, book studies, service-learning and reflection exercises. Both positions are volunteer-based with a travel and living stipend available for commitments of 1+ years. 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.

Long-term preceptors 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. Short-term guest 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. Volunte

Midwife International is actively recuriting for our programs in: Cambodia, Cameroon, Haiti, Belize, Bali, and India.

Requirements: Preceptors must hold a US credential (Certified Professional Midwife, Certified Nurse-Midwife, Certified Midwife, or licensed or registered by a state) and 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. Must have a passion for improving maternal healthcare worldwide. Experience teaching or working abroad and/or in resource-constrained regions, a plus. Hired applicants will undergo a background check before being sent on assignment.ent.

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 and will be awarded upon completion of service.