MIDWIFE – SKILLED BIRTH ATTENDANT

Medicos del Mundo - Spain

Details / requirements:

POSITION: Midwife - Skilled Birth Attendant

Base: Ramechhap District   

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES :

Technical support for all SRH activities (ANC, PNC, FP, deliveries, newborn care, GBV, STI and gynecology) organized in the by MdM supported health facilities (+/- 10 health facilities, of which 5 birthing centers (2 out of 5 will have BEONC services installed during the project) and 5 other health facilities.

  • More specifically, the midwife will: Work together with public health staff for on-the-spot training
  • Organize formal in-house training (SRH in general, FP, GBV)
  • Assist the SRH coordinator in the preparation and implementation of formal external training (BEONC, GBV)
  • Monitor the quality of care provided in the health structures in the midwife’s catchment area
  • Collecting regularly data and train (if needed) health post staff on data collection and analysis
  • Discuss and follow up on technical issues with the SRH Coordinator
  • Participate in the monthly activity (and other) report writing
  • Maintain up-to-date the context analysis and assess regularly the availability and accessibility of SRH services and people’s vulnerability in the area under her supervision
  • Coordination with NGOs, international organizations & local associations in the area under her supervision
  • Carry out any other task related to her job contents upon request of the SRH Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

  • Minimum a degree of ANM, additionally trained as SBA, preferably a bachelor’s degree of staff nurse / midwife, additionally trained as SBA
  • At least 3 years of experience in SRH in rural areas (mandatory)
  • Knowledge of public health issues, including needs assessment and project evaluation
  • Good oral and written English
  • Pedagogic / trainer skills
  • A good listener with excellent communication skills and diplomatic attitude
  • Diplomacy, reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives, gender awareness and sensitiveness

Applicants should send their CV and cover letter before 18/09/15, by E-mail: mdmspain.nepal@gmail.com

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIATES WILL BE CONTACTED. SELECTION PROCESS WILL FINISH BEFORE 30th OF SEPTEMBER.

Overview

Category Medical / Nursing
Openings 1
Experience 3+ years
Education Please check vacancy details
Posted Date 31 Aug, 2015
Apply Before 30 Sep, 2015
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