Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive MCH services to mothers during and after pregnancy, including managing complications and referring high risk pregnancies
• Assist the Registered Midwife in delivering babies, preparing birth attestations and monitoring the general health condition of the mother and the newborn
• Provide counselling to mothers on pregnancy and post-pregnancy management, including proper breastfeeding techniques, bathing and preparation of bottles
• Participate in PHC activities including health education, family planning, preparing for childbirth, HCT services and nutrition programs, as well as PMTCT activities at the health facility and within the community
• Provide primary care to women of reproductive age in accordance with the Basic Package of Health Services
• Provide all non-surgical methods of family planning and provide counseling for surgical methods
• Ensure babies are immunized according to schedule
• Support Clinicians in the management of sexual violence cases
• Monitor the consumption of drugs and equipment required for maternity activities and notify supervisor of re-stocking needs
• Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working order by using in accordance with user manual and protocols, perform cleaning and minor maintenance and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning
• Ensure hygiene and sterilization criteria, including universal precautions, are met
• Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Codes of Conduct
• Ensure data collected is accurate and submit reports according to schedule
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, Licenses and certifications

• Certificate of Midwifery from an accredited School of Nursing and Midwifery is required
• Registration with Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council is required
• Valid practising license is required
• 6 months of midwifery experience is required
• Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of professional midwifery principles, procedures and techniques
• Knowledge of medical and non-medical waste disposal procedures
• Knowledge of hygiene management and IPC protocol

SKILLS

• Skilled in applying professional midwifery care principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of patients
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A good command of both written and spoken English

ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional code of conduct
• Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice
• Ability to provide high quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first
• Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy
• Ability to be flexible and manage stress
• Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct