The Enrolled Midwife contributes to the calling of Medical Teams International by providing midwifery services during pregnancy, labour and postpartum periods in line with health protocols, universal hygienic and newborn caring standards. Engages in activities that promote MCH, family planning and proper nutrition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide high quality and comprehensive Maternal, newborn and child health CH services to mothers during and after pregnancy, including managing complications and referring high risk cases
• Receive patients, register admissions, deliveries, discharges and deaths.
• Provide antenatal care and identify high risk cases for referral.
• Provide care during labour with emphasis to prevent complications to mother and baby.
• Provide care during puerperium with emphasis on prevention of infection.
• Sensitize mothers about benefits of breastfeeding and recommended diet.
• Participate in bedside nursing procedures as a member of the caring team.
• Provide primary care to women of reproductive age in accordance with the Basic Package of Health Services.
• Provide comprehensive high quality immunization services including safe vaccine management, administration of vaccines to eligible population, management and reporting of AEFIs, adequate documentation and reporting babies are immunized according in line with Ministry of Health immunization guideline schedule.
• Monitor the consumption of drugs, medical supplies, equipment and sundries required for service provision maternity activities and notify supervisor of restocking needs.
• Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working order by using in accordance with user manual and protocols, perform cleaning and minor maintenance and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning
• Ensure hygiene and sterilization criteria, including universal precautions, are met. 
• Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and Medical Teams Code of Conduct.
• Ensure data collected is accurate and submit reports according to schedule
• Participate in doctor/clinical officer ward rounds.
• Support clinicians in managing sexual violence cases.
• Participate in primary health care activities including nutrition services, HCT services and PMTCT care, and support at both the health facility and within the community.
• Carry out HRM functions such as training and staff performance appraisals.
• Compile daily ward reports and hand over to in-coming shift.

Other Duties:

• Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies. Incumbents will remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding code of conduct and behavior expectations.
• Utilize volunteers when appropriate.
• Additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, LICENSES & CERTIFICICATIONS

Required:

• Certificate of Enrolled Midwifery from an accredited School of Nursing and Midwifery
• Registration with Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council
• Valid practising license

EXPERIENCE

Required:

• MInimum of 1 year of midwifery experience

Preferred:

• Experience working with INGOs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITITES

Knowledge: 

• Knowledge of professional midwifery principles, procedures and techniques
• Knowledge of medical and non-medical waste disposal procedures
• Knowledge of hygiene management and IPC protocol

Skills:

• Skilled in applying professional midwifery care principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of patients
• Skilled in providing guidance and counseling to patients
• Excellent interpersonal, relational and communication skills
• A good command of both written and spoken English

Abilities:

• Commitment to Medical Teams International Calling Statement and Core Values: Courageous, Tenacious, Accountable, Selfless, and Not Alone
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional code of conduct
• Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice
• Ability to provide high quality, ethical, compassionate care that places patient needs first
• Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy
• Ability to be flexible and manage stress
• Ability to work collaboratively with others

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent use of a computer, databases and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer.
• Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, medical instruments, materials, computer.
• Frequent communication and exchange of information among colleagues and persons of concern which requires the ability to speak, hear, convey and express oneself.
• Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs, steps, or ladder depending on the role.
• Occasionally move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, meet with colleagues, etc.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move heavy items
• Seldom to occasionally position oneself to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• If in travel status, occasional to frequent traversing over rough or steep terrain in either a motor vehicle or on foot.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

The employee may be required to travel to remote areas of the world where there are potential health hazards and risks, limited hygiene facilities, extreme weather, and very basic living conditions.

NOTE: 

• The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff in this position. Duties, responsibilities and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department or organization. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change.

• Medical Teams International is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment process includes extensive reference and background checks, self-disclosure of prior issues regarding sexual or other misconduct and criminal records and our values are a part of our Performance Management System.

• Medical Teams International Uganda is an equal opportunity employer and DOES NOT at any stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind. Further, Medical Teams International Uganda DOES NOT retain any agent to conduct recruitments on behalf of the organization. Please note that under NO circumstances shall Medical Teams International Uganda be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages, expenses or other inconvenience resulting from or in any way connected to the actions of fraudsters and other false agents.