Medicaid Certified Doula, Obstetrics & Gynecology

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology is seeking a Medicaid Certified Doula to support the EMPOWER Study. The EMPOWER study aims to improve the quality of healthcare for women of color and marginalized communities during the post-partum period through community-engaged approaches, focusing on preventing and managing hypertension and mental health outcomes.

About the role

• Support the EMPOWER Study in improving healthcare quality for women of color and marginalized communities
• Engage with community members to address health inequities from a social determinants of health perspective
• Work under the guidance of EMPOWER program leadership

Responsibilities

• Provide doula services to participants in the EMPOWER Study
• Collaborate with community partners to facilitate community engagement activities
• Collect and analyze data related to the study outcomes
• Report findings to EMPOWER program leadership and stakeholders

Requirements

• Training and on-the-ground hands-on experience in community engagement
• Demonstrated commitment to addressing health inequities
• Experience working with women of color and marginalized communities
• Knowledge of social determinants of health

Qualifications

• Medicaid Certified Doula certification
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, sociology, nursing)
• Experience in research and data collection
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

• Community engagement
• Research methods
• Data analysis
• Interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community
• Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer

Pay

TBD based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

TBD based on project needs

Note: For more information about the EMPOWER Study, please visit our website.