Midwife (MHU)

Under the overall supervision of the MHU Programme Coordinator, and under the direct supervision of the Health Facility in charge and guidance of the program associate and administrative supervision of the relevant Head of Sub Office, the incumbent will assist with reproductive health services through various possible modalities of fixed and outreach. Deployment areas may include IDP settlements in rural or remote areas of contracted under the BMGF project.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Identifies patient care requirements for patients and ensures that their needs are met equally.  

2. Directs special attention to pregnant women and advises them on the necessary check-ups during antenatal, childbirth and post-natal care and family planning.

3. Assists the patients in understanding their condition, the necessary medication with dose intervals and other doctor’s recommendations. she will educate patients, and with the consent of the patient, their friends and family important self-care skills; the midwife will also answer relevant questions

4. Assists Medical Doctor in conducting health examinations by conducting history taking, measurements, basic treatments, medicine management and dispensing, immunization and collecting medical reports as well as patient follow-up and specimen collection when required.

5. Explains medical procedures to the patients/beneficiaries whilst working in a compassionate environment.

6. Assisting with health education, raising awareness among community people, especially women of childbearing age, pregnant, and lactating women, alongside the vaccinators, nutrition nurse, and community mobilization team.

7. Assist Medical Doctors in identifying priority health needs and other activities including regular disease outbreak monitoring, collecting statistical information, taking part in health awareness campaigns, etc.

8. Regularly maintains and updates the record of patient care and other information related to patients. Assist medical doctors in preparing the daily report.

9. Guides and assists the Queue Manager/Support Staff in patient triage, infection control and prevention, patient counseling, hygiene promotion/cleanliness, etc.

10. Assists in outreach health programs, coordinates with Health NGO partners and volunteers and supports them in community health preventive activities.

11. Ensures the accurate operation of equipment following manual troubleshooting malfunctions; ensures the maintenance is done in a timely manner.

12. Maintains daily checklist of all medical and delivery equipment and medicines to ensure that all medical kits are ready and fully stocked, with all medical supplies organized, listed, and within the expiration period.

13. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by her supervisor.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Diploma in Midwifery with one year of relevant professional experience.

           or

• High School Diploma with three (3) years of relevant professional experience.

Experience:

• Experience in relevant clinical fields.

• Previous experience in international organizations is an advantage. Knowledge and experience with working in the field and medical emergency department and Trauma management will be added as an advantage.

• Effectively applies knowledge of clinical skills, bedside manner, infection control, administering medication, phlebotomy, maintenance, etc.

• Adequate practical knowledge of handling child delivery and its complication

• Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, and beneficiaries.

SKILLS:

• Ability to move or lift patients.

• Ability to stand for extended periods.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• A patient and compassionate disposition.

Languages:

• For all Applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

• Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari is required.

• Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages.

Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

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• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioral indicators – Level 2 – G6 And Above

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
  
  

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Interested candidates are required to apply through Tayo. Also, please take note that CTG does not accept applications in hard copies.

Before applying the candidate must carefully read the advertisement.

Applicants are advised to fill in all mandatory fields otherwise they will not be able to apply and should fill their correct and active e-mail address in the online application as any correspondence will be made by CTG through e-mail only.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate are accurate.