Midwives: Volunteer with CMMB in Peru

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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