VAC-10460 Midwife (MHU)

Under the overall supervision of National Health Operation Officer and the direct supervision of Medical Officer/MHU team Leader and the Heads of Sub-Office in the assigned province, the incumbent will assist in ensuring basic medical screening is carried out, particularly in the areas of reproductive, maternal and child health care. Critical medical cases will be referred for additional services through partners and private hospital partners. S/he is expected to carry out her/his duties in accordance with strictest ethical standards and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural sensitivities.

1.Identify patient care requirements for patients and ensure that their needs are met equally and direct special attention to pregnant women and advises them on the necessary check-ups during antenatal, childbirth and post-natal care.

2.Explain medical procedures to the patients whilst working in a compassionate environment. 

3.Assist the patients in understanding their condition, the necessary medication with dose intervals and other doctor’s recommendations. He/she will educate patients, and with the consent of the patient, their friends and family important self-care skills; the midwife will also answer relevant questions. 

4.Assist Medical Doctor in conducting health examinations by conducting history taking, measurements, basic treatments, medicine management and dispensing, immunization and collating medical reports as well as patient follow up and specimen collection when required.

5.Guide and assist the Medical Doctor in patient triage, infection control and prevention, patient counselling, hygiene promotion/cleanliness. 

6.Assist in outreach health programmes, coordinates with Health NGO partner and volunteers and supports them in community health preventive activities.

7.Maintain daily checklist of all medical and delivery equipment and medicines to ensure that all medical kits are ready and fully stocked, with all medical supplies organized, listed, and within the expiration period.

8.Ensure the accurate operation of equipment following manual troubleshooting malfunctions; ensure the maintenance are done in a timely manner. Maintain the medical inventory. 

9.Regularly maintain and update the record of patient care and other information related to patient. Assist medical doctor in preparing the daily report.

10.Assist Medical Doctor in identifying priority health needs and other activities including regular diseases outbreak monitoring, collecting statistical information, taking part in health awareness campaign.

Other Functions

Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

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Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results:produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner;is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

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Education

Diploma in Midwifery from an accredited academic institution with 6-months of working experience.

Experience

·At least 6 months of experience in relevant clinical fields.

·Previous experience in international organization is an advantage. Knowledge and experience with working in the field and medical emergency department and Trauma management will be added as advantage.

·Effectively applies knowledge on clinical skills, bedside manner, infection control, administering medication, phlebotomy, maintenance etc.

·Adequate practical knowledge on handling child delivery and its complication

·Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, and beneficiaries.

Skills

·Ability to move or lift patients.

·Ability to stand for extended periods.

·Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

·Effective written and verbal communication skills.

·A patient and compassionate disposition.

Languages

Fluency in Dari and Pashto

Working knowledge of English

Note: Applications from qualified female candidates are encourage

VII. METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Iinterested applicants are invited to send curriculum vitae along with educational certificates, through ACBAR website by Close of Business (CoB) 26 September 2023 latest, applications with incomplete information/documents will not be considered. Also, please take note that IOM does not accept hard copies.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your application is accurate.

NOTE:Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for Written Assessments and those qualified to the next stage of Interviews will be contacted via email as well, therefore, please monitor your emails.

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