Education academic teaching Jobs at Rockview University and Seed Global Health

JOB DETAILS:
ROCKVIEW UNIVERSITY is a privately owned University, registered by the Ministry of Higher Education Authority (HEA). Rock view University is regulated by the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ), Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia, Rock View University is therefore looking for a mature, proactive, and highly motivated and result oriented Zambian with high degree of credibility to fill the above positions in the school of health and Agriculture

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualification of a doctorate in medical science and surgery sciences/medicine
Minimum of 5 years’ experience
Registered with HPCZ and in possession of current practicing license


JOB DETAILS:
In collaboration with host country faculty and local midwifery leaders in Malawi, Sierra Leone, Uganda and Zambia, key roles and responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
• Providing evidence-based methods for clinical and classroom-based instruction and evaluation to students, clinicians or other learners emphasizing best practices;
• Supporting formal and informal professional development and mentoring opportunities requested by partner-country faculty and clinicians;
• Facilitating academic-clinical partnerships to develop practice improvement projects that strengthen care at the point of service and provide learning opportunities for students and clinical staff;
• If appropriate, working with national (including ministries of health and education) nursing and midwifery organizations to assist in the planning, implementation and/or evaluation of policies that support the enhancement of the professions of nursing and midwifery;

Job Requirements
To be eligible to serve with Seed Global Health as a Midwife Educator, you must at minimum have:
• Master degree in nurse-midwifery
• Proven commitment and passion for teaching and mentorship in the field of midwifery
• Strong communication skills and a proven ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to commit to a 12 month placement
• An active, valid midwifery license
• Ability to meet in-country work permit and licensing criteria and obtain clinical license in your placement country
• English language proficiency

Preference is given to applicants who demonstrate:
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a midwife
• At least 3 years of clinical teaching as a midwife in the field of reproductive, maternal, newborn health
• At least 3-5 years of preceptorship experience
• Minimum of 6-months living and working in low-resource health care settings either domestically and/or internationally
Benefits
Pay & Leave Educators receive a monthly salary. Educators are eligible for a minimum of 4 weeks paid leave. Educators are eligible for a readjustment allowance post-service.
Completion Award Each educator who complete a full year of service in good standing will be recognized as an honorary Massachusetts General Hospital Fellow in Global Clinical Education.
Housing & Travel Housing that meets our minimum safety and amenity standards is provided for educators by Seed or partner institutions. There may be occasional situations where housing is shared and some educators may live directly on the premises of the placement site. Seed handles all travel logistics to and from the country of placement.
Insurance Comprehensive medical and dental insurance. Medical and security assistance and evacuation insurance. Malpractice insurance while in country. Workers compensation insurance.
Visa/Work Permit Seed will sponsor and guide you in submitting documentation to acquire the appropriate visas, work permits, and licenses to legally fulfill your duties in your placement country.