Midwife

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF) is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.

About the position

Job title : Midwife

Type of contract : Fixed-term contract & Daily Worker Pool

Post location : Gaza City

Starting date : 28/08/2024

Main purpose of the position

Provide obstetrical care to pregnant women and their babies, doing follow up before, during and after delivery, according to MSF obstetrical and reproductive health protocols, universal hygienic and newborn caring standards and under supervision of a specialist doctor, to ensure their health conditions and avoid post-delivery complications.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, comprehensive abortion care, management of victims of sexual violence, reproductive tract infections care in accordance with MSF Reproductive Core Package of Activities and reinforce the implementation of standardized protocols.
• Collaborating with the medical doctor and /or nurse in the management of Sexual Violence cases.
• Assessing the feasibility for referral of pregnant women 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 that administrative procedures of admissions and hospitalizations comply with MSF protocols, as well as verify patients are properly informed and receive the documents required (birth certificate, vaccination card, etc.).

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• Education / diplomas: Essential midwifery qualification or specialization. Desired Bachelor in Midwifery

• Experience Mandatory: Essential working experience of at least two years in midwife activities related jobs. MSF experience is an asset. 

• Languages mandatory: Arabic & English

• Basic competencies: Results; Teamwork; Flexibility; Commitment; Service

Interestet candidate are invited to submit their application, composed of a CV in English, diplomas copie and ID copie before the 18th of August 2024, through the link below.