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CMMB in Zambia
Working in Zambia since 1965 and locally registered as an international NGO, nongovernmental organization,CMMB Zambia works with the provincial and district health offices of the Ministry of Health in all 10 provinces and enjoys a close relationship with the Zambian Episcopal Conference and the Churches Health Association of Zambia, the umbrella organization of Zambia’s faith-based healthcare institutions. CMMB Zambia has engaged and integrated communities in project planning and implementation throughout Zambia to 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. Toward effective
communication, CMMB utilizes social and behavior change research and methods to develop clear, resonant messages at both policy and community levels. 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 Kalihari 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.
The Mwandi Mission Hospital was established in 2012 and isand is is of good size and is operated by the United Church of Zambia (UCZ), serving a catchment area of 3025,000 people. The hospital works to provide quality healthcare to the people in Western Province Zambia, Mwandi District. It is a Level 1 hospital and it has 82 beds for men, women, children, TB patients, and patients with infectious diseases, especially children. In addition, there is an Outpatient Department, a Mother-Child Health clinic, and an Antiretroviral Clinic. The hospital employs about 135 administrative and medical personnel. With continued efforts to support the ongoing needs of the community, the goal of hospital administration is to continue improvements to facilities and support services to reach a Level 2 status.
The hospital has an 80-bed capacity, including an 8-bed maternity ward and a children's ward as well as a delivery room, a fully equipped operating theater, and a pharmacy. The staff consists of 9 providers, including 1 doctor, 1 anesthesiologist, 5 clinical officers, 1 medical licentiate and 1 medical licentiate student. There are 14 nurses (including 5 midwives), a nutritionist, a physiotherapist, a social worker and a number of other support staff. There are also clinics for outpatient treatment, maternal and child health, anti-retroviral service, and nutrition. Many patients are HIV positive and tropical diseases like malaria are common. Learn More:
Position Summary
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Nurses Midwives will champion CMMB’s mission by serving with the local community in Mwandi to strengthen the health system by providing direct care services, supporting program development and outreach activities, and developing capacity by training and mentoring local staff. As a nurse midwife, you will be supporting the responsibilities outlined below, and divided into four categories: direct healthcare delivery, capacity building, community-based activities and program support.
Duties & Responsibilities
Facility Based
Undertaking antenatal care in hospitals, homes and GP practices
Assist OB/GYN and other providers with complicated deliveries, C-sections.
Examine, monitor and administer medications, injections and intravenous infusions during labor
Assessing patient care requirements and writing care plans
Carrying out screening tests
Providing information, emotional support, and reassurance to women and their partners
Taking patients’ samples and vital signs Work closely with other providers in diagnosing and treating women with acute and chronic illnesses
Community Based
Participate in community outreaches organized by anchor facility and/or CMMB Program Staff
Support the development and implementation of clinical training sessions for facilities located in hard-to-reach-areas.
Identifying, establishing and training community networks of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) and volunteers to improve linkages and referrals to the center
Assist with the development of communication projects and outreach initiatives.
Assess and report training, supplies and medicines needed to program staff as needed.
Educational Focus
Assessing local staff capacities to identify areas for knowledge and skills-based capacity-building
Developing a capacity-building strategy for routine and periodic staff development in MCH technical areas
Training local nurses and midwives to develop new skills and knowledge
Assisting with the planning and implementation of trainings for healthcare
workers and community mobilizers
Implementing initiatives to educate the community about health topics and resources including distribution of health education materials, reports, bulletins, and visual aids
Operational Focus
Collaborating with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and co-develop need-based plans and intervention strategies
Participating in project site visits, project-related trainings, and events
Provide relevant data to monitor CMMB program activities by recording, maintaining and reporting data to program staff to assist with grant applications and reporting needs.
Collaborate with the CMMB Volunteer Program team to provide input on prospective volunteers during the vetting process and update materials for the Field Volunteer Orientation.
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Skill Requirements
BSN and MSN or APN, or equivalent academic degrees
Current, active clinical license in good standing with licensing body
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) or Certified Midwife (CM)
Minimum 5 year of relevant experience
Knowledge of professional and ethical standard of health care delivery and practice
Capacity to administer treatment to patients in a sympathetic and tactful manner
Ability to work collaboratively and live with a diverse group of professionals
Willingness to work in resource-limited conditions and during evening/weekend hours
Experience managing high-risk pregnancies and complicated deliveries
Experience with antenatal and postnatal care
Experience managing preeclampsia/eclampsia
Experience using a partogram
Ability to recognize and interpret symptoms
Experience with family planning and mother-child health care
Experience in any of the following:
o International public health
o Refugee health
o Tropical medicine
Knowledge of STDs, HIV/AIDS, and/or PMTCT protocols
Familiarity and interest in global health issues, especially maternal and child health issues
Familiarity and interest in public community health, and preventative medicine
International experience or experience working in under resourced countries is preferred
Experience as a supervisor, manager, teacher, trainer and/or any relevant leadership activities is preferred
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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