Midwife

·Provide professional medical care to the highest quality and in accordance with national and international laws, protocols, and standards.

·Conduct relevant health education for each treated patient with proper explanation and medical advices

·Support the needs of systems and databases as required to ensure proper care of patients

·Assess the conditions of the patient, initiating medical attention and handle the triage role of patients based on the initial assessment.

·Aiding physician as required during treatment and examination;

·Updating patients’ registration books and other related appointment information;

·Maintaining and reviewing patient records, charts and other pertinent information relating to HIS;

·Maintaining patient confidentiality;

·Performing other related duties within the clinic as may be assigned.

·Preparing and facilitating regular health education sessions for patients at the clinics in coordination with the clinic staff

·Advise patients and community members concerning Ante Natal Care, Post Natal Care, Breastfeeding, Family Planning and other Sexual and Reproductive Health topics.

·Perform tasks as needed by the direct supervisor that are relevant to the position

·Report needs, concerns, achievements in the field to the direct supervisor

·Acknowledges patient’s rights on confidentiality issues, and maintain them at all times

·Demonstrate good communication skills and adequate respect for patients and their families

·Participates in Performance Improvement activities as appropriate

·Provide regular updates to the IRC security and operations team on any potential risks or issues in the communities

·Follow-up patients as appropriate including those referred to higher facilities

Staff management

The midwife will not be line managing any internal staff.

Professional Standards

·Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience working as midwife

·Relevant experience working at NGOs with similar role is an advantage

·Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with daily travel to different field sites in Tripoli

·Capacity and flexibility to work under pressure and difficult conditions

·Effective team player with public interest driven orientation

·Basic skills in Microsoft Office particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

·Self-directed, able to independently set priorities and solve problems with minimal guidance

·Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills in both Arabic & English

·Understand IRC Way, standards for professional conduct; Integrity, Service, Accountability