Midwife

About Medical Teams International

Medical Teams International is committed to daring to love like Jesus, boldly breaking barriers to health and restoring wholeness in a hurting world.

Job Summary

Provide quality health care services, especially related to sexual reproductive health (SRH), delivery, maternal and child health (MCH), antenatal and postnatal care for internally displaced persons and host communities in North Gondar, Ethiopia.

Medical and Technical Responsibilities

• Provide sexual reproductive health services including antenatal care, postnatal care, safe deliveries, treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), case management of rape, and family planning
• Follow infection prevention and control protocols by maintaining good hand hygiene and appropriately using personal protective equipment
• Prescribe medications based on guidelines and instruct patients on correct usage
• Provide appropriate referrals to relevant referral sites in a timely fashion without delays
• Monitor availability of medications and medical supplies and alert the Medical Health and Nutrition Team (MHNT) Team Lead regarding any gaps or low stock levels
• Counsel and support women in re-lactation and other breastfeeding activities in coordination with the nutrition team
• Maintain records of all SRH services as required by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and World Health Organization (WHO)
• Support women in caring for their children after birth, especially those experiencing stress
• Liaise with health and hygiene promotion teams regarding health messages and community reporting
• Support the Medical Doctor with reporting and other duties as needed

Quality Management and Safeguarding

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area that ensures privacy and comfort for patients
• Achieve the highest quality programming possible within the challenging operational context
• Ensure safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding code of conduct provisions
• Uphold Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies

Location

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia