Midwifery Clinic Director
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Public Health Nurses and Midwives
- Minor : Midwives
Summary
Director responsible for operating a midwifery clinic and providing childbirth care and child-rearing support to expectant and postpartum women and newborns.
Description
The midwifery clinic director leverages clinical experience as a midwife to handle operations management, staff training, and regional collaboration. Additionally, provides comprehensive care for expectant and postpartum women and newborns, from prenatal checkups to delivery, postpartum care, breastfeeding support, and childcare consultations. Contributes to improving maternal and child health in the region through facility hygiene management, financial management, collaboration with related organizations, and participation in regional public health activities.
Future Outlook
Amid declining birthrates, demand for specialized care for expectant and postpartum women remains stable, and the role of midwifery clinics is being reevaluated as part of community comprehensive care. New service expansions such as visiting care and online consultations are anticipated, and the market value of midwifery clinic directors equipped with management skills is on the rise.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Empathetic / Good teamwork / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Day shifts / Midwifery clinic management / Postpartum care center work / Shift work / Visiting treatments
Career Path
Midwife → Senior Midwife → Midwifery Clinic Director → Maternal and Child Health Coordinator → Health Center Midwife/Public Health Nurse → Nursing Department Manager (Hospital)
Required Skills
Breastfeeding Support / Delivery and Newborn Care / Facility Hygiene Management / Medical Record Creation / Postpartum Care / Prenatal Checkups
Recommended Skills
Counseling / Crisis Management / Health Education / Management Skills / Regional Network Building
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because detailed verification of medical records and care is essential for ensuring safety. |
| Communication Skills | Because it is necessary to smoothly share information with people from diverse backgrounds and build trusting relationships. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because proactive actions, such as proposing and implementing facility operations and improvements, are required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to adapt to changes in medical and hygiene guidelines and acquire new midwifery techniques. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because delivery assistance and other tasks involve extensive standing work that requires physical endurance. |
| Planning & Organization | Because planning and coordination for facility operations and service provision are necessary. |
| Problem Solving | Because quick and accurate responses are needed in emergencies or when issues arise. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because calm responses are needed in high-tension situations such as childbirth assistance. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because it requires collaborating with nurses, doctors, public health nurses, and others to perform tasks as a team. |
Related Qualifications
- Midwife License
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