Jobs Opportunities : Mobil Clinic Midwife

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Without Borders, for its activities in the North West Region is looking for:

A MOBIL CLINIC MIDWIFE

(ref: NW.MCMW22012020)

Assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions. We observe neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance and claim full and unhindered reedom in the exercise of our functions.

Related with our ac ivities we are looking for a Mobil Clinic Midwife

Working location : Based in Bamenda with frequent travels for Mobil Clinics within the North West Region

Type of contract: DD

Salary: According t the organisation •s Salary Grid.

Main Purpose

Provide obstetrical are 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 newborn caring standards and under supervision of a specialist doctor, in order to ensure their health conditions and av d post-delivery complications.

Principal Tasks

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Doctors

Doctors Without orders is an international non-governmental medical association providing

Ensuring th implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical car (BEmONC 1 and CEmONC 2), neonatal and comprehensive abortion care, management f victims of sexual violence, reproductive tract infections and Fistula care in accordance wi h MSF Reproductive Core Package of Activities and reinforce the implementation of standardise protocols.

Where PM CT is implemented, ensuring implementation of the PMTCT protocol in the

ANC/delivery nd PNC consultations (pre counselling, test and post counselling

Collaborati g with the medical doctor and lor nurse in the management of Sexual Violence cases

Assessing the feasibility for referral of pregnant women form the TBAs to the OPD/MCH for medical evalu tion and/or complicated deliveries.

Ensuring ygiene and sterilization criteria (including universal precautions) are met according to MSF specifications.

Performin cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual nd protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.

Guarante ing a regular and on-going supply of drugs and equipment required for maternity activities (inc uding monitoring/consumption control/ordering of orders.

Properly f Ilowing up all new born babies from delivery until discharge, informing mothers and relatives abo t importance of breast feeding, vaccination and possible complications resulting from harmful traditional practices.

Ensuring atients' right to privacy and confidentiality is respected

Supervisi g that administrative procedures of admissions and hospitalizations comply with MSF pr tocols , as well as verify patients are properly informed and receive the documents required (bi h certificate, vaccination card, etc

Participatingi the organisation of the ward in collaboration with other midwifes and the maternity ward supervisor. Ensure transfer of relevant information to the next shift team (specially identifying risk cases)

According to SF protocols in force, conduct normal deliveries independently Manage obstetric emerge cies; identify cases needing referral and send them in time, clean up the newborn, execut ng and registering first neo-natal medical acts (cutting and cleaning the umbilical cord, vaccinatio , etc.), detecting possible anomalies/infections of the new born and reporting them to the doct r, in order to ensure successful interventions. Supervises the use of drugs, facilities and 0b etric material, in order to ensure, in accordance with number of patients and prescriptions, a ational use as well as pharmacy stock levels are permanently updated, kept under appropria e conditions and above minimum safety point. 1 BEmONC basic emergency obstetric and ne natal care = Administration of antibiotics, oxytocics, anticonvulsants, manual removal of the acenta, removal of retained products following abortion, assisted vaginal delivery, preferably with vacuum extractor and newborn care including neonatal resuscitation. 2 EmONC = comprehensive obstetric and neonatal care = the full package of BEmONC Plus; surgery (caesarean section, hysterectomy, laparatomy), safe blood transfusion and care to sic and low birth weight newborns

Required Qualifications

• Essential midw ery qualification or specialization. Desired Bachelor in Midwifery

• Essential worki g experience of at least two years in midwife activities related jobs.

• English language and local languages are essential. Pidgin English is an asset,

• Competences: Results and quality orientation; teamwork and cooperation; Behavioural flexibility; Commitment to DWB principles; Stress Management; and Service Orientation.

• Can understan the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, schoo , leisure, etc.

Can deal with ost situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken.

• Can produce imple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.

• Can describe xperiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations f r opinions and plans.

All applications i ENGLISH (CV, cover letter, diplomas, working certificates, telephone number, etc.) must be sentemail to the following address: msfocb-cameroon-recruitment@brussels.msf.org mentioning on the subject: Mobil Clinic Midwife or NW.MCMW22012020_or else be submitted in a sealed envelope at the Bamenda Office: Opposite Sacred Heart College, Mankon; Bamenda Il Subdivision, Mezam District) Ref: Mobil Clinic Midwife for the attention of Doctors Without Borders. Deadline for the reception of applications: Tuesday 4th February 2020

NE; writing tests and interviews will be done in our offices after the selection of the applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.| (c) http://minajobs.net

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