Lead Midwife - South Bay
We’re seeking an experienced and passionate Lead Midwife to launch our clinic in San Jose, CA.
Role type:
Flexible
Location:
San Jose, CA
About Millie
Millie is reimagining the hospital-based midwifery model. We aim to provide more complete, inclusive, and empowering care with better maternal health outcomes by centering midwifery care with OB collaboration when needed as a standard in the U.S.
Our in-person clinic provides a warm and welcoming environment for holistic perinatal care. At Millie, support extends beyond the clinic through app-based education, remote monitoring, and virtual care spanning specialties. We partner with hospitals for our labor and delivery services — and all services are covered by major insurance plans and Medi-Cal. Our patient population is very diverse, and we hope to build a clinical team that reflects the patients we serve.
At Millie, we are committed to health equity and culturally competent care — as well as prioritizing, affirming, and celebrating diversity within our team, clinicians, and patients. We strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply. Please send us your resume and a statement of interest at careers@millieclinic.com to apply.
Our clinic and care team are successful when all birthing parents, regardless of background:
- Feel valued, respected, and heard.
- Feel confident and supported in their decisions.
- Can easily access trusted and skilled support.
- Experience a healthier pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.
This includes (but is not limited to) reduced rates of preterm births, NICU stays, C-sections, earlier detection of complications, and a better experience.
This is an opportunity to raise the bar for maternity care, shape a growing midwifery practice, and work with a team of inspiring and committed people. If you are passionate about improving reproductive health, come join us!
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced and passionate Lead Midwife to launch our clinic in San Jose, CA. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of midwifery care and make a real difference in the lives of families. As Lead Midwife, you will provide full-scope midwifery care, lead and mentor a team of midwives, and contribute to the development of our innovative care model.
About you
We are looking for a compassionate and driven midwife who meets all of the following requirements:
- Commitment to health equity and racial justice work.
- Commitment to providing unbiased, patient-centered care.
- Commitment to reproductive justice and supporting principles of bodily autonomy, self-determination, and cultural respect.
- Eager to join a team that is collaborative and supportive of one another’s needs as we navigate a growing practice and flexible schedules.
Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Management:
- Interview, hire, and train new midwives.
- Provide ongoing mentorship and conduct performance reviews.
- Develop and maintain clinical partnerships and referral networks.
- Operational Development:
- Work with the Medical Director, Clinical Director and Operations Leadership to build strong relationships
- Build strong referral relationships with local specialists and clinics to advance patient care.
- Contribute to the growth and success of the Millie care model.
- Clinical Care:
- Provide full-scope midwifery care during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum at our clinic, hospital partner, and virtually.
- Provide basic gynecology services such as contraception, STIs, vaginitis, and annual preventative care exams.
- Provide medication abortion services.
- Collaborate with other team members (e.g., obstetricians, nurses, doulas, nutritionists, therapists, etc.).
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in full-scope midwifery practice (obstetrics and gynecology).
- Proven leadership experience, preferably managing other midwives.
- Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking skills, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to patient-centered care and health equity.
- An active Certified Nurse-Midwife license in the state of CA and certification by the AMCB. LMs/CPMs are encouraged to contact us if interested in working with Millie as we will have future opportunities.
- NRP and BLS certification up to date.
- Skills/training in the following areas are a plus: bilingual, motivational interviewing, lactation certifications, nutrition/diabetes training, cesarean first assist, and/or teaching movement or meditation practices.
What We Offer:
- A collaborative team with the opportunity to shape a new standard for hospital-based maternity care
- Protected administrative time
- Competitive salary package
- Annual professional development stipend
- Reimbursement for professional licenses and fees
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance reimbursement
- 401K retirement
