Job Description

Job Purpose

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the organization and delivery of antenatal care to clients.
• Assist with the organization and delivery of postnatal care to clients.
• Contribute to the provision of key services during the antenatal period to improve health outcome for clients (i.e IPT, PMTCT, prevention and control of anaemia).
• Provide counseling to clients on birth preparedness and complication readiness.
• Conduct spontaneous vaginal deliveries for clients.
• Provide education for clients on a range of relevant topics including minor ailments during pregnancy and their management, personal hygiene, breastfeeding, nutrition etc.
• Anticipate and recognize deviations from normal infant deliveries and carry out laid down procedures to safeguard the well-being of mothers and babies such as resuscitation of newborns, treatment of hemorrhage and shock, fetal distress, prolapsed cord, and other life threatening conditions.
• Assist with the organization and conduct of prenatal classes for expectant parents to help ensure safe pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium.
• Assist mothers to initiate infant feeding following delivery
• Assist with the management of breastfeeding problems.
• Carry out other official duties assigned by the Ward Manager/Unit In-Charge

Required Skills or Experience

Prospective applicants must;

• Possess a valid pin from the Nurses and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Must have worked in a similar capapcity for at least three (3) years
• Understanding of Reproductive Health Policy and Standards
• Must be ready to work under little supervision 
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must have excellent people skills
• Ability to initiate and maintain clear, concise documentation
• Problem solving skills
• Communicate effectively both orally and written.
• Flexible attitude and committed