Jobs at Medecins Sans Frontieres, Midwife

Location
Kibondo Kigoma

Description
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 new-born caring standards and under supervision of a specialist doctor, in order to ensure their health conditions and avoid post-delivery complications.

JOB VACANCY - MIDWIFE

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff.

Title: MIDWIFE
Direct Reports: Midwife Supervisor, Mdiwiffe Activities Manager.
Position status: Full-time
Location: Nduta Camp in Kibondo District

Job Summary

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 new-born caring standards and under supervision of a specialist doctor, in order to ensure their health conditions and avoid post-delivery complications.

Required Criteria

Minimum Educational Qualification: Essential Diploma in midwifery. Desired Bachelor in Midwifery.
Experience: Essential working experience of at least two years in midwife activities related jobs
Languages: English/French (fluent, oral & written). Swahili is an asset
Competences: Results, teamwork, flexibility, commitment, service

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical care, neonatal and comprehensive abortion care, management of victims of sexual violence, reproductive tract infections and Fistula care
• Ensure implementation of the PMTCT protocol in the ANC/delivery and PNC consultations
• Collaborate with the medical doctor and /or nurse in the management of Sexual Violence cases
• Ensure hygiene and sterilization criteria
• Guarantee a regular and ongoing supply of drugs and equipment
• Properly follow up all new born babies from delivery until dischargeEnsure administrative procedures
• Participate in the organisation of the ward
• Conduct normal deliveries independently
• Manage obstetric emergencies; identify cases needing referral and send them in time

APPLICATION DETAILS

Submit your application letter, detailed CV and copies of diplomas to
msfch-tanzania-recruitment@geneva.msf.org by noon on 13th September 2017

Indicate in the subject line of your email the position title MIDWIFE

Women are encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for test and interview.

(MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee)