Midwife

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greetings women and / or couples and gathers biodata and obstetrical information
• Completes clinical assessment including patient interview and physical examination and assess clinical situation.
• Identifies and assess the medical, social or psychological risk for the mother or couple
• Updates patients files and maintain data at all times
• Develops and implements monitoring and prevention action plans.
• Offers to patient blood and other tests investigations relevant to the pregnancy follow-up.
• Collaborates closely with the center’s Physician and/or Community Obstetrician for the brief and follow up of patients.
• Organizes and schedule the appointments for genetic scans (morphological ultrasound)
• Transmits the summary of patient’s file to the obstetrician sonographer for his monthly visit.
• Monitors the state of the health of pregnant women with high-risk pregnancy through monthly and on-need checkups.
• Follows up on the inventory levels of products / materials related to the obstetrical activity and liaises with relevant parties to ensure their availability in the center
• Provides therapeutic counseling and education for pregnant women and couples / families with a focus on various topics such as perinatal mental Health disorder, lifestyle & habits, Healthy diet.
• Provides parenting support and counseling for pregnant women and mothers covering couple’s needs, breast-feeding, preparation for childbirth, …
• Delivers awareness sessions targeted to pregnant women and/or couples aiming at enhancing the parenting experience.
• Applies and follows code of ethics, values, mission, and vision of Order of Malta - Lebanon
• Performs other related duties assigned by the healthcare center administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree of Midwife
• Practice Permission
• Diploma in echography / breastfeeding from a university is a plus.
• 2 years’ experience as a midwife in either a clinic, a hospital or a community center
• Knowledge of good practice and policies of midwifery
• Responsible with the ability to ensure emergency management.
• Detail oriented and analytical skills
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Communication skills
• Planning and organization skills
• Initiative and drive for results.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
•  Fluency in Arabic, English and French (written and spoken).