Midwife -MHNT

MSI Ethiopia Reproductive Choices believes everyone should have the power to choose their own future, on their terms. MSI Ethiopia reproductive choices fights for a future where everyone can access contraception and abortion. When we choose choice, the whole world wins. We believe this is essential for ensuring all people can attain their full potential. To realize this vision, we implement high-quality, gender-equitable programs that advance sexual and reproductive health and rights.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the programs manager, the senior midwife-MHNT performs SRH service delivery for women, girls, youth and boys; assists the mobile clinical SRH lead to perform surgical FP and SA/PAC procedures , follow and ensure the women and girls doing well after procedures, perform all the necessary other supports before, during and after service delivery, process service delivery instruments, and tools for the delivery room are readily available; performs the duties in accordance with accepted standard medical practice and professional code of conduct.

DUTIES/TASKS

• Takes part in the provision of services for pregnant mothers at field communities.
• Provides and consult childcare services.
• Perform nutritional assessment for women, girls, and youth.
• Provides postnatal follow up and timely consultation when problems arise.
• Provides counselling to labouring and postpartum women, and girls,
• Assists mobile clinical SRH lead as to take all standard measures required for procedures.
• Prepares all surgical instruments, sets and medical supplies required in accordance with accepted standards.
• Puts the interest of clients / patients above all other considerations and ensures the confidentiality of all cases.
• Ensures the maintenance of high-level standards and applies universal precautions to infection prevention.
• Avails herself / himself to regular stock taking and audit as and when required.
• Prepares and submits periodic reports as required.
• Make an on-time report for the clinical incident happened in the service provision as per the guideline of MSIE.
• Performs other related tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications Requirements

Education

• BSc or Diploma in Midwifery

Experience

• Six years with Diploma in Midwifery. four years of experience need for BSc

Additional expertise

• Have got competency-based training in the provision of SRH services related activities.

Skills, Attitudes, Attributes

• Good Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Capacity to be compassionate and caring.
• Conscious of Government, MSI regulations
• Ability to make logical and timely decisions.
• Counselling and competency in the provision of FP and SA skill
• Conscious of Government, MSI and MSIE regulations
• Counselling skill and ability to provide FP and SA services.
• Well conversant with local language
• Good knowledge of the area and the culture
• Ability to work under insecure and stressful situation.
• Pro-choice