Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2018-2021), focuses on three transformative results: end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.

Government of India (GOI) has decided to roll out a new cadre of midwifery in India in 2018, and is planning to establish 7 National Midwifery Training Institutes (NMTIs), which in turn are meant to train the State Midwifery Educators, who will set up 3-4 State Midwifery Training Institutes in each of the states. Each of the NMTIs will have International Midwifery Educators (IMEs), who will prepare State Midwifery educators.

UNFPA is hiring for the position of International Midwifery Educators to be based in the two National Midwifery Training Institutes (NMTI), one in Udaipur, Rajasthan, and one in another state (possibly in Patiala, Punjab). The position will work closely with the Colleges of Nursing, attached clinical sites (department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of medical colleges) and other health care providers as part of an inter-professional collaborative team and UNFPA. The overall aim is to prepare National and State level Midwifery Educators at par with ICM standards and WHO educational competencies, that will support the implementation of the government program to establish midwifery services in India.

Therefore, the International Midwifery Educators will play a critical role in supporting Government efforts to establish Midwifery as a professional cadre in India, a critical strategy to accelerate improvements in maternal and newborn health, and family planning programmes and universal access to quality sexual and reproductive health services, achievement of the ICPD plan of action and of SDGs 3 and 5.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DUTY STATION IS PATIALA

The International Midwifery Educators will be under the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative and direct supervision of the Midwifery Programme Specialist. They will receive day to day guidance from the Dean of the facility. In addition, they will also benefit from support provided by the UNFPA technical team based in Delhi.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of UNFPA Representative or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer International Midwifery Educator will perform the following tasks:

A. Education and mentorship

Training of Midwifery Educator trainees as per the Indian Nursing Council (INC) curriculum

Using a variety of student-centered teaching / learning approaches, support the acquisition of knowledge, necessary skills and behaviors to attain essential ICM and WHO educator competencies

Plan and prepare lessons for academic, lab-oriented, clinical teaching and learning

Periodically assess and record students' performance and provide timely and constructive feedback

Maintain records of trainees’ academic and clinical work

Guide midwifery educators through research and use of evidence-based guidelines in line with available national maternal health and newborn care guidelines

Provide mentoring support to the midwifery educator trainees in acquiring the necessary skills in the midwifery model of care, competencies for modern teaching, conducting skilled laboratory practice sessions and clinical instruction.

B. Clinical training

Demonstrate evidence-based clinical practices and values needed to change historical practices, as required

Serve as role models for best practices in midwifery and providing women-centered respectful compassionate care

Support in establishment and operationalization of Midwifery Led Care Unit (MLCU) at the clinical practice site

Prepare clinical site and plan clinical rotation for the trainees at the MLCU supported by National and other international educators

Support and demonstrate quality clinical supervision of midwifery educator trainees in the clinical practice site/s as per ICM standards

Results/expected outputs

As an active UNFPA team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to Ministry of Health/State governments in Punjab and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:

Training of Midwifery Educators at NMTIs in order to strengthen their technical knowledge, clinical skills and facilitation skills.

Onsite mentoring of Midwifery Educators after they have been posted at State Midwifery Training Institutes

Accountability Adaptability and Flexibility Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning Communication, Ethics and Values Integrity Knowledge Sharing Planning and Organizing Professionalism Respect for Diversity Self-Management Working in Teams

Minimum five years post registration experience in recent years, of which minimum 3 years should be clinical experience in maternity units.

Experience as an academic and/or clinical midwifery educator

Prior experience in introducing the midwifery model of care, especially in low- & middle-income countries is desirable

Passionate to address global inequity in maternal and child health

Proficient in English

Excellent communication, both written & oral and presentation skills

Demonstrated ability to support student-centered learning using a variety of teaching and training approaches

Demonstrated ability to support competency- based education

Ability to provide continuity of care to pregnant women and their newborns using the midwifery model of care

Ability to multi-task and get on well with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds

Willingness to travel to training sites across India

Physically fit to travel and work in India

Proficiency in computers - Microsoft Office.

Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;

Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;

Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;

Patiala: Patiala is a city in the state of Punjab, northwestern India. With a population of approx. 400,000, is one of the best cities in Punjab. It was founded in 1763, and is located around Quila Mubarak (The Fortunate Castle). Patiala is well connected to Delhi by road as well as by rail. The nearest domestic airport is Chandigarh Airport, which is approximately 62 km (39 mi) from the city. Patiala is connected by road to all the major towns. Patiala's climate is classified as warm and temperate. The average annual temperature is 23.7 °C | 74.6 °F in Patiala. For commuting within the city, taxis and autorickshaws can be rented.

Cost of living is approximately $ 400-450 per month.