Makeda Kamara

Experience

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  WERU WERU SECONDARY SCHOOL

  Jan 1972 - Jan 1973

  Teacher

  teacher for Form III (11th grade students) and Form IV (12th grade students)

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  ICTC

  Jan 1973 - Jan 2009

  Midwife

  My responsibilities in this grassroots organization were to provide services (midwifery, well woman care, education, grassroots organizing) to the community aimed at decreasing Black infant mortality and maternal morbidity.

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  Africa Basic Food

  Feb 1973 - Aug 1973

  Trainer /Researcher

  Africa Basic Foods was a private company started by Dr Williams in Kampala aimed at decreasing and eliminating kwashiorkor malnutrition. I researched nutritional habits of targeted areas and developed communication messages and training manuals on introducing soy based food products to complement local diets to combat the endemic kwashiorkor in the country.

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  KOLOLO SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

  Feb 1973 - Aug 1973

  Teacher

  and African History teacher for Form V and VI (junior college US equivalent).AFRICA BASIC FOODS Kampala, Uganda

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  AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER

  Jan 1985 - Aug 1987

  Taught ESL at the Center to civil servants and local professionals. Did consultant work for new peace corps volunteers in health self care in the tropics. Teaching English as a second language to local civil servants and professionals.

  • Educator

    Oct 1985 - Aug 1987

  • Educator

    Jan 1985 - Jan 1987
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  HEALTHY BABY/HEALTH CHILD PROGRAM

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1991

  Supervisor

  Supervised and trained outreach community health advocates in teaching high risk women in prenatal self care, access to care and provide social services in areas of high infant mortality and preterm delivery; The aim of this program of the Boston Public Health Commission was to decrease black and Latino high rates of infant mortality and low birth weight babies.

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  Midwives Alliance of North America

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1995

  Board member

  My responsibilities included moving the organization towards its mission of reinvigorating and supporting midwives and the midwifery model of care. In addition my role was to promote equity, diversity in the renaissance of midwifery and challenge the invisibility of the role of Black Midwifery in the history of the US.

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  ALIANZA HISPANA

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1995

  Medical Services Director

  Responsible for the assessment, coordination and diagnostic evaluation of primary care health issues of Latino Seniors in this community based adult day care center. Developed a cross agency tool to coordinate care and prescriptive drugs for clients to manage their medications, avoid duplication and "over" medication. Introduced physical activity programs (tai chi, isometric stretches, etc), nutrition and self advocacy training for the seniors.

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  Midwife

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Nurse

  Provider of gynecological and obstetrical services to women in a private practice affiliated with Brockton Hospital, located; The practice is now affiliated with South Shore Hospital in MA.

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  LA BELLA WOMEN'S CARE

  May 1995 - Feb 1996

  Nurse Midwife

  women's health specialist in private practice with Dawna Jones MD, (OB/GYN specialty area)

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  Cambridge Health Alliance

  Feb 1996 - Oct 2003

  Nurse

  Midwife 1996-2003Clinician of women's health throughout the life cycle based on evidenced based practices as part of a interdisciplinary team. Services included well woman gynecology (annuals, primary care, preconceptual/prenatal/intrapartum/postpartum care, adolescent and newborn care, premenopausal, menopausal, post menopausal care. As part of the Cambridge Midwives, I assisted in establishing the Cambridge Birth Center (the first of its kind in the Cambridge/Boston area). I also developed culturally appropriate training manuals for our diverse population and worked on Centering Pregnancy - an innovative approach to prenatal care. I provided care to women in neighboring community health centers, Cambridge Hospital and the birth center. Show less

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  MARGARET SANGER INTERNATIONAL

  Sept 1996 - Oct 1996

  Consultant/Technical Expert

  Developed a quality assurance tool to measure HIV health education messages targeted to young adults (14-30 yrs of age) in a HIV prevention and reduction program. Trained local health workers, nurses and community elders in improving communication messages. The toll was adopted and used in the program.

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  Cambridge Health Alliance, Mass General Hospital Institute of Health Professionals

  Jan 1997 - now

  Clinical Preceptor

  Simmons College and Regis College. The services are full scope midwifery, FP/HIV integration, use of partograph in labor, FP counseling and primary care of women.FATHER FRIENDLY

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  IMANI FAMILY LIFE CENTER (IFLC)

  Jan 2000 - now

  Founder/Executive Director

  IFLC was established to decrease health disparities in Black women's health; black infant mortality, preterm delivery, low birth weight babies and environmental health disparities in communities of color. Grants writing with approved funding from the Boston's Women Foundation. The mission focuses on empowering women using health behavioral change, education and direct services. The philosophy is that building and focusing on women health favorably impacts family and community wellness and strength. The Center offers prevention, educational and direct services. The staff comprises three professionals, 1 paraprofessionals and 8 trained volunteers. IFLC offers labor assistant, childbirth education, male and female support group leadership training programs. Aside from clinical services, mental health counseling and referrals are offered. IFLC also serves as a coordination and referral center for an array of health and human services. The center is funded by private donations, grants and fee for service. Show less

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  Midwife/Women's

  Sept 2004 - Oct 2008

  Health Specialist

  Primary care, obstetrical/gynecological care of women throughout the lifecycle including FP, domestic violence, HIV/STD and sexual abuse counseling and care, prenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care. Coordinate referral to appropriate specialist and manage client's wellness and health challenges. Managed cross-agency cooperation for services not offered by our health center, e.g. immigration assistance, literacy issues. Supervise and provide in-service education to medical assistants, LPNs and nurses in maternal child health to include updates in evidenced based care and best practices. Show less

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  HARVARD ST HEALTH CENTER

  Sept 2004 - Oct 2008

  Women's Health Specialist

  Provided full scope midwifery, well woman gynecology and primary care to women thru the life spectrum.

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  BOSTON PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION 2003 - 2009

  Apr 2005 - Apr 2008

  Consultant/Trainer

  Led sessions in an eight week program entitled "Relationships for Real Life" to couples, single parents and young adults. The program goals entailed developing tools for healthy relationships and building healthier families leading to stronger communities.

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  UNIVERSIDAD LIBRE DE

  May 2007 - May 2007

  Consultant/Technical Expert

  Consultant/Technical Expert May 15-30, 2007Conference and training sponsored by the Department of Science and Medicine at the University. The aim was to improve safe motherhood skills in traditional and indigenous birth attendants. Seminars for humanizing birth and addressing socio-cultural attitudes toward Afro-Colombians and indigenous women were presented to physicians, nursing students and faculty.

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  Simmons College

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  Guest lecturer

  As Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing Practice and Dotson Faculty my main role was to increase the course pass rate and success of ALANA scholars - African, Latina, Native American Students, Prior to the Dotson Program, ALANA students success rate was considerably less than the dominant culture students in the nursing program. We (the faculty) increased and equaled the general student population class, NCLEX, graduating rates in less than three years. In addition I taught Leadership, Maternity, Fundamentals and Test Taking classes. Show less

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  Boca Health Science Center

  Dec 2009 - Dec 2010

  Midwifery Program Director

  Developing a distance learning program for foreign trained midwives to sit for the CPM exam in the US.

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  St. Croix Department of Health

  Sept 2014 - now

  CNM, NP, APRN

  Work in Maternal/Child Health providing midwifery care. I also work as the NP for Communicable Disease (STI, TB, HIV).

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  USVI Dept. of Health: Maternal/Child Health and Communicable Disease Division

  Sept 2014 - now

  Chief Midwife and Nurse Practitioner

  MCH - providing full scope midwifery, well woman gynecology and breastfeeding services. Communicable Disease - providing care for individual with HIV/STD/TB in St Croix. Other responsibilities include prevention, monitoring and increasing public health awareness and reducing stigma and fears around HIV/AIDS.