Midwife

Midwife (Re-advertised)

Médecins Sans Frontières “Doctors without Borders” is a private, on-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed, or political affiliation.

The French section of Médecins Sans Frontières is currently seeking to hire a

MIDWIFE

The Midwife will be part of the mobile team which will provide holistic medical care to most vulnerable population in identified areas where MSF-F intervenes.

 Workplace                      :   Nablus, Qalqiliya, Tubas and other identified areas.

Type of contract           :   Fixed term contract 3 months (renewable according to the need)

Activity rate                   :   Full time

Wished start date        :  As soon as possible

Main Responsibilities :

• Ensuring the implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical care (BEmONC 1 and CEmONC 2), neonatal and TOP, management of victims of sexual violence, reproductive tract infections and Fistula care in accordance with MSF Reproductive Core Package of Activities and reinforce the implementation of standardized protocols.
• Where PMTCT is implemented, ensuring implementation of the PMTCT protocol in the ANC and PNC consultations (pre counselling, test and post counselling)
• Collaborating with the medical doctor and /or nurse in the management of Sexual Violence cases.
• Assessing the feasibility for referral of pregnant women form the TBAs to the OPD/MCH for medical evaluation and/or complicated deliveries.
• Ensuring hygiene and sterilization criteria (including universal precautions) are met according to MSF specifications.
• Performing cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual and protocols, and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.
• Guaranteeing a regular and ongoing supply of drugs and equipment required for maternity activities (including monitoring/consumption control/ordering of orders.
• Properly following up all newborn babies, informing mothers and relatives about importance of breast feeding, vaccination and possible complications resulting from harmful traditional practices.
• Ensuring patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality is respected.
• Supervising those administrative procedures of admissions comply with MSF protocols, as well as verify patients are properly informed and receive the documents required (birth certificate, vaccination card, etc
• Participating in the organization of the activity in collaboration with other mobile team staff and manager. Ensure transfer of relevant information to the manager (specially identifying risk cases)

• According to MSF protocols in force, conduct normal deliveries independently Manage obstetric emergencies; identify cases needing referral and send them in time, clean up the newborn, executing and registering first neo-natal medical acts (cutting and cleaning the umbilical cord, vaccination, etc.), detecting possible anomalies/infections of the newborn and reporting them to the doctor, in order to ensure successful interventions Supervises the use of drugs, facilities and obstetric material, in order to ensure, in accordance with number of patients and prescriptions, a rational use as well as pharmacy stock levels are permanently up-dated, kept under appropriate conditions and above minimum safety point. 1 BEmONC = basic emergency obstetric and neonatal care = Administration of antibiotics, oxytocics, anticonvulsants, manual removal of the placenta, removal of retained products following abortion, assisted vaginal delivery, preferably with vacuum extractor and newborn care including neonatal resuscitation. 2 CEmONC = comprehensive obstetric and neonatal care = the full package of BEmONC Plus; surgery (caesarean section, hysterectomy, laparatomy), safe blood transfusion and care to sick and low birth weight newborns

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• Education: Essential midwifery qualification or specialization, desired Bachelor in Midwifery
• Experience: Essential working experience of at least two years in midwife activities related jobs.
• Languages: Mandatory Arabic and English language spoken and written
• Competencies: mobility and flexibility is an asset for this position, good communication skills are an added value

To apply for this vacancy, please send your completed application stating the job title in the subject line        '' Midwife'' to the e-mail address:  [email protected] including : 

• CV.
• Cover letter of 1 page Maximum. 
• University or College Certificates. 
• Ministry of Health practice license certificate.   

Deadline to receive applications: Tuesday 16/04/2024 at16:00 pm.
Only completed applications in English will be taken into consideration.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.