Registered Midwife HIK (Kampala)
Full time @c-care posted 2 weeks ago in HealthCare Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 18554
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 2 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Healthcare
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
Job Summary
To provide safe, high-quality, and patient-centered maternal and newborn care, including antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal services, while ensuring a positive patient experience in line with hospital standards, protocols, and ethical practices.
Job Details
1. Maternal & Newborn Care
- Provide comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care
- Monitor the condition of pregnant women and unborn babies using appropriate clinical tools
- Conduct normal deliveries and assist in complicated deliveries as required
- Provide immediate care to newborns, including resuscitation when necessary
- Identify high-risk pregnancies and escalate appropriately.
2. Clinical Care & Procedures
- Perform routine examinations and assessments for mothers and newborns.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
- Maintain infection prevention and control standards at all times.
- Ensure proper use and care of maternity equipment.
3. Patient Management
- Admit, monitor, and discharge mothers and newborns appropriately.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records.
- Prepare and submit required clinical reports.
4. Patient Experience & Engagement
- Provide compassionate, respectful, and dignified care to all patients.
- Communicate clearly and empathetically with mothers and their families.
- Ensure mothers are informed and involved in decisions about their care.
- Provide emotional support during labor and postpartum period.
- Respond promptly and professionally to patient concerns and feedback.
5. Health Education & Promotion
- Educate mothers and families on pregnancy, labor, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
- Promote safe motherhood practices and family planning.
- Support and encourage exclusive breastfeeding.
6. Collaboration & Teamwork
- Work closely with doctors, nurses, pediatricians, and other healthcare staff.
- Participate in ward rounds, case reviews, and multidisciplinary meetings.
7. Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Adhere to hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and ethical standards.
- Ensure patient safety, confidentiality, and quality of care.
- Participate in audits, Continuous Medical Education (CMEs), and professional development.
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BScM preferred).
- Registered and licensed with Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Valid Practicing License.
- At least 1 year of clinical experience (Hospital setting preferred).
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