Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 17 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB SUMMARY
Provide obstetrical care to pregnant women and their babies, doing follow up before, during and after delivery, according to MTI obstetrical and reproductive health protocols, universal hygienic and new-born caring standards and under the supervision of a specialist doctor, in order to ensure their health conditions and avoid post-delivery complications.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide comprehensive maternal and child services to mothers during and after pregnancy, including managing complications and referring high risk pregnancies.
• Responsible for delivering babies, preparing birth attestation and monitoring the general health condition of the mother and the new-born.
• Assessing the feasibility for referral of pregnant women form the Traditional Birthing Attendant (TBA) to the OPD/MCH for medical evaluation and/or complicated deliveries.
• Provide counselling to mothers on pregnancy and post-pregnancy management, including proper breastfeeding techniques, bathing and preparation of bottles.
• Participate in Primary Healthcare activities including health education, family planning, preparing for childbirth, HCT services and nutrition programs, as well as Prevention of Mother to child transmission activities at the health facility and within the community.
• Provide primary care to women of reproductive age in accordance with the Basic Package of Health Services.
• Provide all non-surgical methods of family planning and provide counselling for surgical methods.
• Ensure babies are immunized according to schedule.
• Support Doctors and Clinicians in the management of sexual violence cases.
• Monitor the consumption of drugs and equipment required for maternity activities and notify supervisor of re-stocking needs.
• Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working order by using in accordance with user manual and protocols, perform cleaning and minor maintenance and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.
• Ensure hygiene and sterilization criteria, including universal precautions, are met.
• Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Codes of Conduct.
• Ensure data collected is accurate and submit reports according to schedule.
• Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies. Incumbents will remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding code of conduct and behavior expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS
• Minimum Diploma in Midwifery from an accredited School of Nursing and Midwifery is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery is an added advantage.
• Valid practising license is required.

EXPERIENCE
• 2 years of midwifery experience is required.
• Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of professional midwifery principles, procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of medical and non-medical waste disposal procedures.
• Knowledge of hygiene management and IPC protocol.

SKILLS
• Skilled in applying professional midwifery care principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A good command of both written and spoken English.

ABILITIES
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional code of conduct.
• Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice.
• Ability to provide high quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first.
• Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy.
• Ability to be flexible and manage stress.
• Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
• All interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their application letter, CV, in either PDF or word only, including three work related referee to: recruitmenttz@medicalteams.org 
• Indicate your expected salary, current/previous salary, and notice period at the bottom of your CV.
• Indicate clearly the position applied for in the subject line “Nurse Midwife”
• Application Deadline: ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬22/07/2024¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ at 1700HRS. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview. This position is open for 7 days only.
• Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Medical Teams is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.
• Warning: Beware that Medical Teams does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing application, or any other fee). Medical Teams does not request any information related to bank accounts. If asked of any payment, please contact recruitmenttz@medicalteams.org. 

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