Position Description

Work Location South Asia
Remuneration Supported/Volunteer
Time Commitment Minimum of six months, with a preference for one year or more

About Us

Katalyst World Partners (KATALYST) in partnership with like-minded charities around the world, we seek to extend their reach and magnify their impact. By focusing on sustainable catalysts such as: Education, Agriculture, Midwifery and Entrepreneurship, we provide physical and spiritual hope.

This opportunity to serve alongside our partners in South Asia, seeks to bring dignity and holistic wellness to underprivileged women during childbirth. In a society where many women endure indignities due to their societal status, this initiative provides an empowering environment for natural childbirth, offering tangible physical care, emotional encouragement, and opportunities to show God’s love.

Job Description

As a midwife, you will provide maternal care and support to underprivileged women in South Asia. You will serve alongside a team to promote holistic, dignified maternity care while navigating challenges in a predominantly medicalized context.

This role requires a midwife to be comfortable and familiar with working in both hospital and birthing home settings. Some births will take place in hospitals, while others may occur in home settings, emphasizing the need for adaptability to various environments.

Reporting to the local charity leaders, you will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and community leaders to deliver quality midwifery services and foster relationships that reflect Christ’s grace.

Key Responsibilities

Midwifery Services:

• Provide comprehensive maternity care, including prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum support.
• Advocate for and implement natural childbirth practices, empowering women with the dignity and joy of childbirth.
• Build relationships with patients and families, offering emotional and spiritual support.
• Adapt to various birthing environments, including hospitals, birthing homes, and homebirth settings.

Community Engagement:

• Serve as a compassionate advocate for women in marginalized communities.
• Partner with local leaders to promote awareness of holistic maternity care.

Job Requirements:

Christian Faith:

• A heart to bring the hands and feet of Jesus to marginalized women.

Professional Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of midwifery experience, with a strong foundation in natural childbirth practices.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate challenges and setbacks with patience, humility, and resilience.
• Familiarity with working in both hospital and homebirth settings.

Cultural Adaptability:

• Willingness to embrace cross-cultural ministry, respecting local customs and navigating societal attitudes toward midwifery.
• A humble and flexible attitude in adapting to a new cultural and geographical environment.

Personal Attributes:

• Compassionate, patient, and confident, with a servant-leader mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for building relationships and collaborating with multi-cultural teams.

Additional Requirements:

• Flexibility to handle setbacks, resistance, and challenges related to societal attitudes and medical systems.
• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Opportunities and Challenges

This role offers the opportunity to bring dignity, hope, and wellness to women often overlooked in society. By supporting healthy and natural childbirth, you will make a profound impact on the lives of mothers and families.

However, this position requires perseverance and adaptability due to prevailing societal attitudes and resistance to non-medicalized birthing practices. Your faith, patience, and commitment to the mission will be crucial as you navigate these challenges.

Compensation

This is a voluntary position. Candidates must be able to support themselves financially and/or raise external support to cover ministry expenses. Katalyst World Partners offers support through donor receipting for fundraising in the USA and Canada, as well as access to a fundraising coach.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:

hr@katalystworldpartners.com