Who are SAMCL?
SAMCL is a not-for-profit co-operative whose members are health professionals working in the field of maternity services.
Our focus is on supporting the health professionals to provide the best possible maternity care to women.
Also we actively seek opportunities for maternity and related services to be enhanced.
History
SAMCL was formed as South Auckland Maternity Care Limited in 1996. Initially there were only three midwife members who secured a contract for maternity service with the then Northern Regional Health Authority.
Over the years, we have seen a number of changes and challenges.
Structure
SAMCL is structured as a company with a board of directors who determine the company’s strategic direction.
The current board are:
Anne Whyte , midwife, Chairman
Cecile O’Driscoll, midwife
Shona Bjornsson , midwife Dr Alec Ekeroma, obstetrician Chris Bearda , midwife Val O'Malley, midwife Wendy Van Cingel, midwife