Trainer in Advanced Obstetric Ultrasound

Founded in 1950, Doctors with Africa CUAMM was the first NGO focused on healthcare to be recognized by the Italian government. It is now one of the leading organization working to protect and improve the well-being and health of vulnerable communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. The NGO promotes long-term health cooperation projects, intervening also in emergencies to ensure that services are available to all. Doctors with Africa CUAMM is currently active in 11 Sub-Saharan countries: Angola, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda . The NGO supports public and non-profit hospitals, local districts, schools of nursing and midwifery, university faculties of medicine. CUAMM’s action focuses on health system strengthening and targets the weakest population groups, particularly women and children. Interventions include prevention, screening and treatment programmes; development or strengthening of referral systems at community level; training of health staff; management support and technical assistance to local health institutions; field research. CUAMM's international and national staff work together on the front line to strengthen local health systems, in resource-limited contexts where the commitment and contribution of the individual can make a real difference. Which is why we always need skilled and motivated people who are ready to join us to collaborate on our projects 'with Africa'. Start date: November 16th 2026 Job position: Trainer in Advanced Obstetric Ultrasound Location: Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (PCMH) of Freetown, Sierra Leone Duration: 5 days Background Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (PCMH) is a major referral maternity facility in Sierra Leone providing specialized maternal and newborn health services. Strengthening the capacity of health workers in advanced obstetric ultrasound is important for improving the early detection of maternal and fetal complications, supporting clinical decision-making and strengthening the quality of care for women with normal and high-risk pregnancies. PCMH therefore intends to engage a suitably qualified and experienced trainer to conduct a practical, competency-based Advanced Obstetric Ultrasound Training for selected health workers. Purpose of the role The trainer will be responsible for delivering theoretical sessions, conducting demonstrations, providing supervised hands-on scanning and assessing participants’ knowledge and practical competencies. The overall purpose of the assignment is to strengthen the knowledge, technical skills and practical competencies of selected PCMH health workers in advanced obstetric ultrasound, enabling them to perform systematic ultrasound examinations, recognize important maternal and fetal abnormalities, appropriately document findings and facilitate timely clinical management or referral. Key duties: Training Preparation Reviewing the training objectives and expected competencies with PCMH. Conducting a brief assessment of participants’ baseline knowledge and experience. Developing/adapting a comprehensive advanced obstetric ultrasound training curriculum. Preparing training materials, presentations, case studies and practical exercises. Developing pre- and post-training assessment tools. Developing practical competency assessment checklists. Reviewing the availability and functionality of ultrasound equipment before the training. Ensuring that the training methodology is appropriate for the participants’ professional backgrounds and level of experience. Delivery of Theoretical Training on: Principles of obstetric ultrasound Ultrasound safety and ALARA principles Ultrasound machine operation and image optimization Systematic obstetric ultrasound examination First-trimester ultrasound Fetal biometry and gestational age assessment Second- and third-trimester fetal anatomy Assessment of fetal growth Placental assessment Amniotic fluid assessment Umbil