JOB VACANCY: Midwife (2)
AVSI Foundation is a global non-governmental organization with headquarters in Italy. Its mission is to support human development in developing countries according to the social teaching of the Catholic Church: recognizing the uniqueness of each person, who as such cannot be reduced to a number within an anonymous category such as “the poor, the sick, the disabled”. Furthermore, every person and every community represent a resource, regardless of their vulnerability. This is why AVSI works to help people in becoming aware of their own value and dignity. AVSI is operating in South Sudan since 2005, implementing medium to long-term sustainable health, education, water & sanitation, food security and emergency relief programmes.
The organisation is now seeking to recruit suitable qualified South Sudanese nationals for the position of Registered Midwife.
Duty Stations: 1.Hatire PHCC, Ikwotos County. Eastern Equatorial state
2. Bira PHCCs. Ikwotos County. Eastern Equatorial state.
Reports to: Clinical Officer /PHCC in charge
Roles & Responsibilities
• diagnosing, monitoring and examining women during pregnancy;
• developing, assessing and evaluating individual programmes of care;
• providing full antenatal care, including screening tests in the PHCC, community and the home;
• identifying high risk pregnancies and making referrals
• arranging and providing parenting and health education for the woman, her partner and family members;
• encouraging participation of family members in the birth to support the mother and enhance both mother/baby bonding and family relationships;
• providing counselling and advice before and after screening;
• offering support and advice following events such as miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, neonatal abnormality and neonatal death;
• supervising and assisting mothers in labour, monitoring the condition of the foetus and using knowledge of drugs and pain management;
• giving support and advice on the daily care of the baby, including breast feeding, bathing and making up feeds;
• providing advice and guidance on a safe and timely transfer home;
• liaising with agencies and other health and social care professionals to ensure continuity of care;
• participating in the training and supervision of junior colleagues.
• Carry out any other duties as deemed necessary by PHCC In-charge
Requirements
Education
• The Midwife must have a certificate in Midwifery or equivalent
Knowledge and experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ Working experience.
• Working experience with an NGO or private sector will be an added advantage.
Skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good record keeping ,accurate reporting and numerical skills.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Fluency in written and spoken English with Arabic as an added advantage
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadline
• Ability to work independently
Attitudes
• Proactive and takes initiative.
• Flexibility
• Respect when dealing with others.
• Presentable, outgoing with a pleasant character
• Identify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of AVSI.
How to Apply:
Applications should include updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), National ID and cover letter. In the cover letter (of no more than two pages in length) the candidate should briefly describe his or her motivation for the position and highlight relevant experience.
Send only soft copy to [email protected] & [email protected] only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS Monday March 21, 2016
Due to the urgency of these roles, AVSI reserves the right to shortlist applications prior to the closing date