Registered Midwife

at International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted August 18, 2023
Category Healthcare Jobs in Uganda
Job Type FULL_TIME
Currency UGX

Description

Job Title: Registered Midwife

Sector: Health

Background: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (www.rescue.org) is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies.

The IRC began programming in northern Uganda in 1998 in response to mass displacement and devastation wrought by rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the remote, conflict-affected region of Karamoja and in 2011, began working with refugees in Kampala. Monitoring the influx of South Sudanese refugees at the end of 2015, the IRC began scaling up its response to refugees arriving in the West Nile region. By promoting durable solutions that deliver on the interdependent aims of saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social cohesion, the IRC in Uganda is laying the building blocks for long-term stability and development –bringing people from harm to home. The IRC currently works in 9 districts in Uganda, including Kitgum, Lamwo, Kyegegwa, Moroto, Amudat, Yumbe, Arua, Kasese and Kampala. The IRC will be moving into additional/new locations in refugee settlements in Moyo and Arua.

The IRC is currently implementing its health and nutrition program in West Nile and Acholi focusing on providing primary health care services to refugees in their settlements. Similar services will be extended to the new locations starting January 2020.

Job Overview: Under the guidance of the health unit in-charge, the registered mid-wife shall be responsible for provision of maternal and neonatal health services at the PHC facility and supporting the reproductive health services in the community within the catchment area. Maternal and neonatal health services include: Antenatal care, deliveries, neonatal care, prevent infection and promote health (infection prevention, exclusive breastfeeding, immunization, growth monitoring and check-up for common neonatal infections), postpartum care, and encouragement of breastfeeding/young child weaning & feeding, PMTCT, family planning, and managing obstetric emergencies including referrals as appropriate, & STIs management according to MoH guidelines. She will directly supervise the enrolled midwives.

Provision of quality maternal, neonatal and child health services at the PHC facility that include: Antenatal care, deliveries, neonatal health care to prevent infection and promote health, exclusive breastfeeding, immunization, growth monitoring and check-up for common neonatal infections, postpartum care, and encouragement of breastfeeding/young child weaning & feeding.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Implement family planning counselling and provision of modern methods to clients most especially at women safe spaces and at community.
Manage obstetric emergencies including referrals as appropriate & STIs management according to MoH guidelines.
Participate in EPI activities, vaccinations and EPI campaigns request of vaccines as well as making of reports.
Participate in conducting health education at the health facility and community-based health care activities including planned outreaches, and school health programs.
Manage patients with confidentiality and adherence to professional code of conduct, policies and procedures and best practices in health care.
Conduct and report maternal, prenatal death audit surveillance and response in the health facility.
Conduct monthly requisitions and inventory in maternity and submit reports.
Ensure infection prevention and control is implemented according to MoH guideline.
Strengthen sexual gender-based violence prevention and response in health facility.
Strengthen provision of adolescent sexual Reproductive Health services and information to adolescents at women safe spaces.
Implement elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV (eMTCT).
Ensure referrals to CemONC facility are accompanied and referral information at health facility kept in file for future use.
Compile daily, weekly, and monthly reproductive health report and submit to M&E team.
Participate in clinician ward rounds and provide bedside nursing care for admitted mothers.
Participate in the on-job training of other staff especially midwives, MCHW and in organizing for sensitization in the health facility.
Supervise and conduct appraisal for midwives and MCHWs.
Conduct weekly/monthly maternity staff meetings to review activities.
Participate in any other activity as directed by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications

Must have a diploma in midwifery from a recognized institution.
Must be registered and licensed with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council
At least one year experience in implementing maternal and child health programs.
Experience working in partnership with community-based health structures such as Village Health Teams.
Experience working in refugee settlements or other humanitarian settings is preferred.
Competences and Skills: