Nurse Midwife Vacancies at Medical Teams International – 7 Positions
Nurse Midwife Vacancies at Medical Teams International – 7 Positions
Medical Teams International
Medical Teams International is a humanitarian aid agency providing life-saving care for refugees, disaster survivors, mothers and children.
Job Description
Department Programs Work Team: Programs
Reports to Direct: Medical Officer Technical: NA
Location Nyarugusu, Nduta – Kigoma
Work Days & Hours Monday-Sunday, 40-48 hours/week as per duty roster. May include weekends, night shifts and public holidays Choose an item.
Travel Required: Up to 10% Deployable: No
Supervises Direct: NA Technical: NA
Job Band Assignment: Job Band: B3 Salary Grade:
Date Last Reviewed: 20/07/2023
MTI Calling
Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.
Medical Teams International holds strict child and vulnerable adult safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct related to sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment & selection, hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates’ eligibility thorough background checks, police clearance, and professional reference check processes.
JOB SUMMARY
Provide obstetrical care to pregnant women and their babies, doing follow up before, during and after delivery, according to MTI obstetrical and reproductive health protocols, universal hygienic and new-born caring standards and under the supervision of a specialist doctor, in order to ensure their health conditions and avoid post-delivery complications.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide comprehensive maternal and child services to mothers during and after pregnancy, including managing complications and referring high risk pregnancies.
Responsible for delivering babies, preparing birth attestation and monitoring the general health condition of the mother and the new-born.
Assessing the feasibility for referral of pregnant women form the Traditional Birthing Attendant (TBA) to the OPD/MCH for medical evaluation and/or complicated deliveries.
Provide counselling to mothers on pregnancy and post-pregnancy management, including proper breastfeeding techniques, bathing and preparation of bottles.
Participate in Primary Healthcare activities including health education, family planning, preparing for childbirth, HCT services and nutrition programs, as well as Prevention of Mother to child transmission 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 counselling for surgical methods.
Ensure babies are immunized according to schedule.
Support Doctors and 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.
Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies. Incumbents will remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding code of conduct and behavior expectations.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS
Minimum Diploma in Midwifery from an accredited School of Nursing and Midwifery is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery is an added advantage.
Valid practising license is required.
EXPERIENCE
2 years of midwifery experience is required.
Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
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
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequent use of a personal computer, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer.
Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, medical instruments, materials, computer.
Frequent communication and exchange of information among colleagues and persons of concern which requires the ability to speak, hear, convey and express oneself.
Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Occasionally ascends/descends stairs, steps, or ladder
Occasionally move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, meet with colleagues, etc.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50kgs.
Seldom to occasionally positions self to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
If in travel status, occasional to frequent traversing over rough or steep terrain in either a motor vehicle or on foot.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
The employee may be required to travel to remote areas of the world where there are potential health hazards and risks, limited hygiene facilities, extreme weather, and very basic living conditions.
NOTE: The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department, or organization. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned; The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change.
Application Procedure:
All interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their application letter, CV, in either PDF or word only, including three work related referee to: recruitmenttz@medicalteams.org
Indicate your expected salary, current/previous salary, and notice period at the bottom of your CV.
Indicate clearly the position applied for in the subject line ”Nurse Midwife”
Application Deadline: 22/07/2024 at 1700HRS. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview. This position is open for 7 days only.
Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Medical Teams is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.
Warning: Beware that Medical Teams does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing application, or any other fee). Medical Teams does not request any information related to bank accounts. If asked of any payment, please contact recruitmenttz@medicalteams.org.
