Chief Midwife
じょさんしちょう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Public Health Nurses and Midwives
- Minor : Midwives
Summary
The Chief Midwife oversees the management of the midwifery team, responsible for improving the quality of delivery care, staff education, and operational enhancements as a managerial position.
Description
The Chief Midwife, in addition to clinical duties as a midwife, handles overarching roles such as midwifery team management, staff training, shift scheduling, safety management, and quality improvement. They formulate care policies before and after delivery, coordinate with hospital policies, and collaborate with physicians and other departments. In emergencies, they make rapid decisions, direct the team, and implement risk management. They also promote overall organizational skill enhancement and create a supportive work environment through mentoring junior midwives and planning and conducting training programs.
Future Outlook
Although the number of deliveries is decreasing due to the declining birthrate, the leadership and management skills of Chief Midwives are increasingly valued in improving perinatal care quality and promoting regional maternal and child health.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Empathetic / Has leadership / Has mentoring skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Midwife → Senior Midwife → Chief Midwife → Nursing Director → Hospital Administrator
Required Skills
Delivery Assistance / Electronic Medical Records Operation / Emergency Response (Resuscitation and Hemostasis) / Mother and Child Care / Shift Management / Team Management
Recommended Skills
English Literature Reading / Maternal Nursing Knowledge / Nursing Management Training Completion / Quality Improvement / Risk Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Due to the need to respond quickly to diverse changing situations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential for mother and child safety management. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with staff, patients, and physicians is required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | To lead the team and promote improvement activities. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To acquire the latest medical technologies and guidelines and apply them in practice. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to the many physically demanding tasks such as delivery assistance. |
| Planning & Organization | Advanced planning and organizational skills are needed for shift management and operational adjustments. |
| Problem Solving | Rapid problem-solving skills are required for emergency responses and operational improvements. |
| Stress Tolerance | High stress tolerance is needed in emergency responses and responsible positions. |
Related Qualifications
- Midwifery License
- Nursing License
Aliases
- Director of Midwifery
- Senior Midwife
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