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

• Umbilical cord assessment

• Multiple pregnancy

• Cervical assessment

• Obstetric Doppler

• Recognition of fetal abnormalities

• Ultrasound assessment of high-risk pregnancies

• Emergency obstetric ultrasound

• Ultrasound reporting and documentation

• Indications for specialist referral

Hands-on Practical Training: this component focuses on competency-based, hands-on learning through the following key activities:

• Demonstrating appropriate ultrasound scanning techniques.

• Providing supervised hands-on scanning opportunities for participants.

• Guiding participants in obtaining standard ultrasound views.

• Supervising foetal biometric measurements.

• Demonstrating foetal anatomical assessment.

• Supervising assessment of the placenta and amniotic fluid.

• Demonstrating appropriate Doppler techniques.

• Supervising assessment of multiple pregnancies.

• Demonstrating recognition of common clinically important conditions or pathologies

• Demonstrating appropriate reporting of ultrasound findings.

• Providing individualized feedback to participants.

• Correcting technical errors and reinforcing good scanning practices.

• Ensuring adequate practical exposure for each participant.

Participant Competency Assessment

• Conducting a pre-training knowledge assessment.

• Conducting a post-training knowledge assessment.

• Assessing practical skills.

• Using a standardized competency checklist.

• Providing individual feedback.

• Identifying participants requiring additional mentorship.

• Documenting training outcomes.

• Providing recommendations for continued skills development.

Training Documentation and Reporting

• Training programme/agenda

• Training presentations

• Participant training materials

• Practical scanning protocols

• Case studies

• Pre- and post-tests

• Practical competency checklist

• Ultrasound reporting template

• Attendance register

• Training evaluation form

• Training report

Requirements

• Medical degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent) from a recognized institution.

• Postgraduate qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Radiology, Medical Imaging or an equivalent relevant specialty.

• Recognized advanced training or certification in obstetric ultrasound/medical

• ultrasonography.

• Evidence of formal training in advanced obstetric ultrasound, including fetal biometry, fetal anatomical assessment and obstetric Doppler.

• Current registration/licensure with the relevant medical regulatory authority in the country of practice.

• Fellowship or specialist qualification in Maternal-Fetal Medicine is an advantage

• Additional certification in fetal medicine or advanced obstetric imaging is desirable.

• Qualification in medical education, clinical teaching or training of health professionals is an asset.

• Membership/fellowship of a recognized professional body in obstetrics and gynaecology, radiology, fetal medicine or medical ultrasound is desirable.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in obstetrics and gynaecology, radiology, fetal medicine or medical ultrasonography.

• At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in advanced obstetric ultrasound.

• Previous obstetric ultrasound training within the West African region is an added advantage.

TERMS OF CONTRACT

Type of contract: collaboration contract

Salary: TBD according to NGO salary grids and compensation policy

Flight ticket: one return flight

Health issues: the NGO provides health insurance and covers vaccination costs

Visa and permits: the NGO bears the cost and paperwork for the entry visa to the country of service, any professional registration, work and residence permits

Accommodation: provided by the NGO, it can be individual or shared, depending on the logistical situation, the availability at the workplace and the available budget.

Other costs: the NGO covers costs related to housing utilities and internet; food and personal expenses are covered by the worker