Locally trained Inuit and \u2018southern\u2019 trained midwives at the Inuulitsivik Health Center have been providing complete maternity, well-woman and well-baby care to the Inuit women of the Hudson Bay Coast since 1986. The WHO, ICM, CAM, NAHO, and the SOGC have identified Inuulitsivik\u2019s combined midwifery service and education program as an excellent model for aboriginal and remote communities.<\/p>\n
Preferred midwives for fulltime work (36 weeks a year usually over 4 stretches).<\/p>\n
We are looking for experienced midwives to commit to regular locums for 2-6 months per year
\nin one of the three village maternities. This is to provide improved continuity and to help develop our midwifery education program. Together with local staff, you will participate in the functioning of the maternity and serve as a mentor\/instructor helping to develop the education program according to the ongoing needs of the students and their communities<\/p>\n
We are looking for midwives to cover needs over the winter holidays.<\/p>\n