MIDWIFE

Médecins Sans Frontieres “Doctors Without Borders” 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

MSF-Belgium is currently seeking to hire a MIDWIFE

Main Purpose:

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, in order to ensure their health conditions and avoid post-delivery complications.

Accountabilities:

• Ensuring the implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical care (BEmONC 1 and CEmONC 2), neonatal 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 standardised protocols.
• Where PMTCT is implemented, ensuring implementation of the PMTCT protocol in the ANC/delivery 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 new-born babies from delivery until discharge, 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
• Participating in the organisation of the ward in collaboration with other midwifes and the maternity ward supervisor. Ensure transfer of relevant information to the next shift team (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 new-born, executing and registering first neo-natal medical acts (cutting and cleaning the umbilical cord, vaccination, etc.), detecting possible anomalies/infections of the new-born 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 updated, 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 new-born 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

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities:

• Antenatal Care: Provide routine antenatal check-ups, screenings, and health education to pregnant women.
• Postnatal Care: Monitor and support mothers and newborns during the postnatal period, addressing any complications.
• Emergency Management: Identify and manage obstetric emergencies, including hemorrhage, preeclampsia, and neonatal resuscitation.
• Family Planning: oral contraception, implants
• SGBV: management according MSF protocols
• Nutrition: PBW management of malnutrition (screening and treatment).
• Health Education: Educate patients and families on maternal health, family planning, nutrition, breastfeeding and newborn care, promoting healthy practices within the community.
• Health Promotion: Participate in health promotion activities and workshops focused on maternal and child health.
• Collaboration: Work closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients.
• Quality Improvement: Contribute to quality improvement initiatives to enhance maternal health services at the healthcare center.
• Resource Management: Ensure proper utilization and management of medical supplies and equipment relevant to midwifery.
• Communication Skills: Maintain open and effective communication with patients, families, and team members.

جميع الحقوق محفوظة لموقع جوبس.

Education:

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery
• Essential: Registered midwife with a valid license to practice.

Experience:

• Essential: working experience of at least two years in midwife activities related jobs.
• Desirable experience in family planning, ANC and PNC, SGBV.
• Experience in PBW nutrition management is an asset.
• Desirable experience with MSF

Language:

• Essential:Arabic and English

Competencies:

• Results
• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Commitment

This job description may be amended in line with the activities or evolution of the Mission.

Interested candidates should fill in the following form and attach there their CV and  References:

MIDWIFE

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. In the event of a large number of applications being received, given the urgency of filling the position, MSF reserves the right to consider only the first applications in order of receipt or to close the vacancy before the initial closing date.

Médecins Sans Frontières, Human Resources Department – Gaza Project