Midwife
kampala, Uganda * Fulltime
The International Rescue Committee
Category: Health and Medical
Total Positions:
Location: kampala, Uganda
Fulltime
Salary: Not mentioned
Posted 1 year ago
The midwife will also offer HIV/AIDS services, including counseling, eMTCT, EID and HAART.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assess for reproductive health needs of adolescent girls and women of reproductive age group.
• Provide counseling and health education to clients before and after screening.
• Provide the full antenatal care package including screening tests at the facility and during community outreaches.
• Identifying high-risk pregnancies and organizing appropriate referrals.
• Provide basic emergency obstetric and neonatal care, adolescent sexual and reproductive services including prevention and treatment of HIV and other STIs.
• Provide information and linkage to elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV services.
• Provide care during labour and puerperium with emphasis on prevention of infection and ensuring successful breastfeeding.
• Participate in clinician ward rounds and provide bedside nursing care for admitted mothers.
• Provide post-natal care services for mother and baby including immunization, growth monitoring, support for breast-feeding and family planning.
• Ensure infection prevention and control is implemented according to MoH guideline.
• Provide clinical care for survivors of Sexual and Gender based violence.
• Participate in maternal and perinatal audit surveillance and response in the health facility.
• Participate in conducting community health activities related to Reproductive Health.
• Prepare daily, monthly activity reports and audits for the different reproductive health services.
• Adhere to the professional code of conduct and ethics.
• Participate in any other activity as directed by supervisor.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Must have enrolled midwifery certificate or equivalent.
• Must be registered with the Nurses and Midwives council.
• Must have a valid practicing license.
• Relevant work experience of at least two years is essential.
• Be able to work in a stressful setting and adapt quickly to changing environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
HOW TO APPLY
Please note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis.
Deadline for receiving applications is 4th February 2025.
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Deadline: Expired
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