Clinic Based Midwife

The required tasks and duties of midwives in the primary health care Center
-          Comply with the professional practice standards for midwives
-          Maintain good team work
-          Follow up with pregnant women at the centre to avoid complications.
-          Prepare pregnant women for birth through training exercises and educate women on personal hygiene
-          Provide counselling on antenatal care and family planning
-          Conduct periodic clinical examinations to prevent breast cancer
-          Conduct screening for STIs and Pap smear tests
-          Prevent contamination through cleaning material and sterilization of the medical equipment at the center
-          Organize and keep complete basic health information and health files for pregnant women
-          Conduct health education and awareness sessions with regards to reproductive health and its services in the Center and community outreach
-          Educate mothers about the importance of breastfeeding and how to take care of their children with a focus on the theme of childhood immunization  
-          Ensure the availability of supplies and equipment needed for the obstetrics and gynaecology clinic
-          Perform any additional tasks as directed by the Director of the Primary Health care Center.

The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Mandatory requirements

• Language skills: Fluent in and Arabic (reading, writing, speaking), good level in English
• Education degree: Certified Degree in Midwifery ,Holder of a license from the Ministry of Public Health recognizing the validity of the degree obtained and authorizing the applicant to practice the midwifery profession
• Work experience: minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar position
• Computer skills: Basic computer skills, knowledgeable with MS Office suite
• Other: Valid driving licence (1 year minimum)
• Interest: Work in relief, interest for social issues
• Transversal skills

• Strong motivation to help people in need
• Conflict resolution and diplomacy experience
• Understanding of the political situation in the area
• Reliability
• Ability to take initiative to deal with difficulties encountered in daily work
• Capacity to work in an multidisciplinary and multicultural team
• Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organization itself
• Ability to analyze and suggest improvements of the activities
• Well organized and hard worker
• Able to manage stress and pressure
• Ability to remain neutral