Job Summary

To provide safe, high-quality, and patient-centered maternal and newborn care, including antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal services, while ensuring a positive patient experience in line with hospital standards, protocols, and ethical practices.

Job Details

1. Maternal & Newborn Care

• Provide comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care
• Monitor the condition of pregnant women and unborn babies using appropriate clinical tools
• Conduct normal deliveries and assist in complicated deliveries as required
• Provide immediate care to newborns, including resuscitation when necessary
• Identify high-risk pregnancies and escalate appropriately.

2. Clinical Care & Procedures

• Perform routine examinations and assessments for mothers and newborns.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards at all times.
• Ensure proper use and care of maternity equipment.

3. Patient Management

• Admit, monitor, and discharge mothers and newborns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records.
• Prepare and submit required clinical reports.

4. Patient Experience & Engagement

• Provide compassionate, respectful, and dignified care to all patients.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with mothers and their families.
• Ensure mothers are informed and involved in decisions about their care.
• Provide emotional support during labor and postpartum period.
• Respond promptly and professionally to patient concerns and feedback.

5. Health Education & Promotion

• Educate mothers and families on pregnancy, labor, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
• Promote safe motherhood practices and family planning.
• Support and encourage exclusive breastfeeding.

6. Collaboration & Teamwork

• Work closely with doctors, nurses, pediatricians, and other healthcare staff.
• Participate in ward rounds, case reviews, and multidisciplinary meetings.

7. Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Adhere to hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and ethical standards.
• Ensure patient safety, confidentiality, and quality of care.
• Participate in audits, Continuous Medical Education (CMEs), and professional development.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BScM preferred).
• Registered and licensed with Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Valid Practicing License.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience (Hospital setting preferred).