SUMMARY
The Midwife is responsible for remotely assessing high-risk pregnancies, coordinating with contracted hospitals for delivery and neonatal care, and ensuring proper follow-up for beneficiaries, including referral to PHCCs for postnatal care. The Midwife is also responsible for related administrative tasks.
DUTIES & RESPONSABILITIES
• Conduct remote assessments of high-risk pregnancies via phone.
• Follow up on pregnancy cases and delivery outcomes in collaboration with the gynecologist.
• Coordinate the referral of beneficiaries to contracted hospitals for delivery in coordination with the secondary health care coordinator.
• Coordinate with hospitals in cases requiring neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission for newborns.
• Refer beneficiaries to PHCCs for appropriate postnatal and newborn care.
• Ensure proper documentation of all assessments and case details.
• Support administrative tasks such as opening and managing beneficiary files and completing relevant forms and documentation.
• Maintain beneficiary confidentiality and ensure services are delivered with dignity and respect.
• Participate in awareness activities and maternal health initiatives when needed.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination and continuity of care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent coordination and case management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Empathy and cultural sensitivity.
• Familiarity with maternal and neonatal care protocols.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Midwifery.
• 3 years of experience in related field.
• Experience with NGOs or community-based health programs is a plus.
• Familiarity with high-risk pregnancies, NICU referrals, and postnatal care procedures.
• Fluency in Arabic; English or French is an asset.
Intervention Sectors
Health
Location
- Lebanon
- Mount Lebanon
- Matn
- Sinn El Fil
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
800 to 1200 (USD)
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
In order to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the template on the following link:
https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/single/IjA4VLTv
A member of our Human Resources team will contact you soon if your profile is considered for the job vacancy, and if more information is needed. If you are not being approached by our Human Resources team, please consider your application automatically registered in our database.
Caritas Lebanon is committed to all Safeguarding Principles and will not tolerate any act in any shape or form of misuse regarding Child Safeguarding Policies and Sexual Exploitation Abuse or Harassment (SEA). All staff must understand that Caritas Lebanon will apply a zero-tolerance policy to SEA and any harassment of any type. Caritas Lebanon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Moreover, Caritas Lebanon will not share any personal data with anyone outside Caritas Lebanon whatsoever unless requested by Law. All applicants are strictly required to adhere to these standards. Therefore, the selected applicant shall be requested to provide additional information to conduct the needed background check.
In addition, Caritas Lebanon will reserve its rights not to hire any applicant who was previously reported for a SEA incident.
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Experience Requirements
2 to 3 years
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Very Good
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No