• Application Deadline:
• Position: Midwife



• Job Type Contract



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Zamfara




• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  
  

General Objectives

• Under the direct supervision of the Health and Nutrtion Superviaor, the Midwife provides Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) / SRH care services, including Ante Natal Care (ANC), Post Natal Care (PNC), Basic Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care, and family planning, etc.


• S/he follows PUI obstetrical and Sexual Reproductive Health protocols and universal standards to ensure quality and continuity of care.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Patient Care:

• Prepare all the materials and ensure that everything is ready before starting the activities.


• Perform antenatal consultations including screening tests according to the protocols, detect and mention all the risk factors.


• Conduct delivery according to the protocols, precautions, hygiene standards.


• Perform postnatal consultations during the 6 weeks following the delivery, give appropriate treatment and refers to secondary care when needed.


• Perform family planning consultations and counseling according to protocol.


• Give systematic prophylactic treatments to pregnant women.


• Verify the tetanus vaccination of each pregnant woman.


• Manage SRH emergency cases with the assistance of the Health supervisor according to PUI protocols and regulation.


• Identify Sexually Gender-Based Violence victims and collaborate with the medical team for treatment.


• Explain clearly the diagnosis and treatment to the patient and make sure that the patients comply with the treatment.


• Request for a 2nd evaluation of the patient when needed.


• Provide individual health promotion during consultations.


• Give health education sessions to the patients in the waiting areas.


• Execute any action requested by the PM, Health supervisor as part of the outbreak response plan.


• Actively participate in the good cohesion and coordination of the team.


• Record on a readable manner the health status and medical prescription.


• Participate in the follow-up of waste management according to the waste management procedures.


• Participate in any other activities such as vaccination, survey according to the needs and as directed.


• Maintain the working environment in a clean and presentable state.

Management of an Efficient Referral System:

• Manage the emergency and electives referral cases according to the referral protocol by facilitating the logistics including transportation means, appointment with specialists, laboratory tests etc. in collaboration with Health supervisor.


• Follow up the referred cases, and check the outcome.


• Ensuring appropriate follow-up care has been given and taking appropriate action if further care is needed.


• Identify and refer patients who need mental health consultation.

Medical Data Collection and Reporting:

• Record accurately and on a readable manner, the clinical case management on the patient health card (history taking, physical examination, treatment, investigation, etc.), and patient registration book.


• Ensure an accurate daily use and tracking of epidemiological data.


• Participate in the daily tracking of consumption of the drugs and materials used from the medical box.


• Collect general information about the people living conditions.


• Participate in the weekly medical statistic report in collaboration with Health Supervisor and the Program Manager.


• Ensure a clear verbal and written hand over at every end of the shift, with emphasis on specific events.


• Report to the supervisor any problem especially the gap / loss / robbery / damage of medical equipment or medicines or any patient and organizational issue.


• Inform the direct supervisor of the various needs.

Internal and External Representation:

• Participate in any training in order to improve the quality and efficiency of nursing cares and duties


• Participate actively in meetings when required


• The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.