Chaperones At C-Care Uganda

Chaperones

Uganda * Full-time

C-Care Uganda

Job Summary

To provide safe, high-quality, and patient-centered maternal and newborn care, including antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal services, while ensuring a positive patient experience in line with hospital standards, protocols, and ethical practices.

Job Details

1. Maternal & Newborn Care

Provide comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care
Monitor the condition of pregnant women and unborn babies using appropriate clinical tools
Conduct normal deliveries and assist in complicated deliveries as required
Provide immediate care to newborns, including resuscitation when necessary
Identify high-risk pregnancies and escalate appropriately.

2. Clinical Care & Procedures
Perform routine examinations and assessments for mothers and newborns.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
Maintain infection prevention and control standards at all times.
Ensure proper use and care of maternity equipment.

3. Patient Management
Admit, monitor, and discharge mothers and newborns appropriately.
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records.
Prepare and submit required clinical reports.

4. Patient Experience & Engagement
Provide compassionate, respectful, and dignified care to all patients.
Communicate clearly and empathetically with mothers and their families.
Ensure mothers are informed and involved in decisions about their care.
Provide emotional support during labor and postpartum period.
Respond promptly and professionally to patient concerns and feedback.

5. Health Education & Promotion
Educate mothers and families on pregnancy, labor, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
Promote safe motherhood practices and family planning.
Support and encourage exclusive breastfeeding.

6. Collaboration & Teamwork
Work closely with doctors, nurses, pediatricians, and other healthcare staff.
Participate in ward rounds, case reviews, and multidisciplinary meetings.

7. Compliance & Quality Assurance
Adhere to hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and ethical standards.
Ensure patient safety, confidentiality, and quality of care.
Participate in audits, Continuous Medical Education (CMEs), and professional development.