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Posted 4 years ago |
Job Title: Midwife
Location: Dikwa, Borno
Employment Type: Contract
General Description of the Position
- Reporting to the Reproductive Health Team Leader, the midwife is responsible for the day to day management of pregnant and lactating women, children below the age of 5 according to the recommended guidelines. In addition, provide support to the traditional birth attendant and community health volunteers as required.
- This position is based in Dikwa, working in a health post with shift pattern which includes night shifts.
General Duties
- Clinical management of pregnant and lactating women including during childbirth.
- Prescribe and administer medications according to the recommended guidelines.
- Support mothers and their families in the overall care of their newborn babies in communities.
- Able to recognise their limit and refer patients to appropriate specialist care when necessary.
- Training and supervision of TBAs and CHEWs.
- Any other related duties as directed by technical or other supervisors.
Team management:
- Manage and Supervise their team with the support of the Line manager
- Train his / her team members to use and maintain the available tools correctly
- Enforce safety procedures
- Welcome and brief new employees or volunteers working under her/his responsibility
- Participate in Professional Evaluation
Reporting / communication:
- Under the supervision of the line manager, redact activity reports
- Participate in meetings, seminars and training workshops useful to the accomplishment of activities and the attainment of project objectives
- Report to the line manager on the evolution of activities and specific tasks assigned, problems encountered, quality of relations with beneficiaries and the involvement of communities
- Remain in touch with the population and local authorities to understand needs, complaints, and major events that may have an impact Tdh’s community activities, and in terms of operations and perceptions
- Raise any queries or difficulties related to Tdh’s activities or security issues
Security:
- Comply with Tdh Security Regulations.
Core Commitments:
- Always promote and implement high hygiene standards including universal precautions.
- Integrity / Commitment to Tdh’s child-focused Programming.
- Working in Teams.
- Fostering Innovation and Empowerment especially for vulnerable people.
- Self-Management / Emotional Intelligence.
- Communicating ideas and information sharing / continuous learning.
- Commitment to Excellence
Job Requirements
- State Registered Midwife with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
- Two years’ experience in the humanitarian field or a closely related field.
- Sound knowledge of maternal health care protocols.
- Understanding of fundamental concepts of their limitations.
- Ability to work well in a team. Flexible and adaptable.
- Good Communicator.
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures
Other:
- Fully comply with Tdh Code of Conduct and ensure Child Safeguarding Policy is upheld at all times.
- Ensure adherence to Tdh standards and quality requirements in all the project activities.
- Adhere to and ensure the team under her/his responsibility follows Tdh administrative and logistical regulations and procedures.
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Deadline: February 5, 2021
Job Features
Job Category | Registered Midwife |