Job Summary

The Midwife will be responsible for the implementation of Basic Emergency Obstetric and New Born Care (BEmONC) services and MCH strengthening of Udeyla/Gubidora Health Centre (HC) in Yalo Woreda.

Essential duties and responsibilities.

Program/Medical:

• Support the management of obstetric emergencies and complications and timely referral at Udeyla/Gubidora HC.
• Mentor and coach health staff on seven signal functions of BEmONC.
• Conduct need assessment of the MCH + Family Planning department to identify gaps in equipment, drugs and supplies;
• Conduct training assessment needs and develop a training plan;
• Ensure that practices are aligned with evidence-based clinical practice in line with the national guidelines and protocols;
• Provide compassionate and respectful care at the HC;
• Demonstrate behavior that upholds the public trust in the service.
• Maintain confidentiality for survivors of SGBV and ensure follow up on the referral pathway

Reporting

• Compile monthly project activity report and submit to the health project coordinator;
• Ensure recordings and completeness of data related to MCH services at Udeyla/Gubidora Health Centres;
• Conduct immediate analysis and reporting on maternal and neonatal deaths.
• Identify clients requiring referral to CEmONC hospital and communicate timely with the facility in-charge/Health officer
• Track referrals and report on outcomes to health program coordinator
• Reported to:
• The Midwife will be under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator based in Yalo, Afar Regional State. For technical advice, s/he will consult with the Field Coordinator and Dep MedCo.

Responsibilities

Mentoring and coaching :

• Conduct needs assessment of the HC regarding equipment, drugs and supplies;
• In close collaboration with the HC Head and Pharmacist, work on adequate pharmacy management system to ensure that the drugs provided by the Project are appropriately stored and managed;
• Support the implementation of infection and prevention control;
• Mentor and coach health staff of the HC on seven signal functions of BEmONC/use of partograph and other MCH+ FP good practices and plan/deliver quality training and follow up;
• Implement standards and protocols for MCH plus Family planning services in Udeyla/Gubidora HC;

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Introduce a partograph register for follow up
• Submit monthly referral outcome report
• Participate in Woreda maternal mortality audit and share report
• Prepare a monthly report, including on drug/consumables consumption and submit to Project coordinator.

Duty station:   Ethiopia, Afar region, Yalo field Office with regular movements to the field / kelewan

 Employment Term: 5 months with possibility of extension, start immediately.

 Basic Salary: 37,440.00 ETB

 Transportation Allowance: 1,300.00 ETB

 Hard ship Allowance -30% of Basic Salary / 11,232.00 ETB

 Lunch allowance – 2,860.00 ETB/ Taxable

 Medical Coverage – 94,000.00 ETB/Year for employee and employee family / husband, wife and Children’s

• BA Degree in BSc midwifery & related areas
• BSc /Diploma midwifery

Work Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience of BEmONC/MCH in the clinical setting

Skills and qualities required

• Working knowledge of English is mandatory (speaking and writing) good knowledge of Afar language is required and knowledge of Amharic language will be an asset
• Working knowledge of MISP
• Flexibility, reactivity, anticipation, adaptability
• Good organizational skills in day to day and crisis situation
• Excellent computer and reporting skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to classify and manage priorities – High autonomous is required
• Interest and ability to work in a team
• Capacity to work and to live remote area with intense conditions and limited resources
• Experience in donor funded project is a plus
• Experience/knowledge of the area
• Working knowledge of IPC, BEmONC and Nutrition
• Previous experience in mentoring and coaching
• Previous experience and/training in BEmONC is an added advantage
• Trained on compassionate and respectful care
• INGO work experience is plus

Languages

• English: Fluent
• Amharic: Fluent
• Afar : is an asset

Interested applicants are required to fill the application form at the following link  https://forms.gle/RqcG1fpQtnsqLvy36

Note: All the information that provided in this form is true and accurate) and submit their CV with cover letter through [email protected] with the subject Midwife

Female candidates are encouraged