Enrolled Midwife
Location | Mbale, Uganda |
Date Posted | June 5, 2020 |
Category |
Government
Health Care / Medical |
Job Type |
Full-time
|
Currency | UGX |
Description
Job Title : Enrolled Midwife
Salary Scale : U7
Reports To : Nursing Officer (Midwifery)
Responsible For : Nursing Assistant, Nursing Trainees and Support Staff
Job Purpose
To provide day to day midwifery nursing care service to patients
Key Outputs
i. Patients received, admissions, discharges and deaths registered;
ii. Patients prepared for meals;
iii. Care during labour provided;
iv. Care during puerperium provided;
v. Mothers sensitized about benefits of breast feeding and recommended diet;
vi. Clean and health environment maintained;
vii. Bedside nursing procedures carried out;
viii.Daily ward reports compiled and submitted;
ix. Ante-natal care carried out; and
x. Doctors and Clinical Officers’ ward rounds carried out.
Key Functions
i. Receiving patients, registering admissions, discharges and deaths;
ii. Providing care during labour with emphasis on keeping proper records, use of drugs and prevention
of complications to mother and baby;
iii. Providing care during puerperium with emphasis on prevention of infection;
iv. Sensitizing mothers about benefits of breast feeding and recommended diet;
v. Participating in bedside nursing procedures as a member of the caring team;
vi. Participating in Doctors/Clinical officers ward rounds;
vii. Observing and compiling daily ward reports for the attention of the relevant authorities;
Skills
Guidance and counseling;
Concern for quality and standards;
Ethics and integrity;
Self control and Stress management; and
Time management.
Education Requirements
Must have an Enrolled Midwifery Certificate from a recognized Institution.
Must be registered and licensed with the Nurses and Midwives Council.
Applying Instructions
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and eligible Ugandans to fill the Vacant Post that exist in Mbale Municipal Local Government council. Applications must be filled in triplicate of PS6 Form NO.3 Revised (2008) and submitted to
the Secretary,
Mbale District Service Commission,
P.O Box 01
Mbale
The application should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified under the vacancy. Applicants should attach three recent passport size photographs. Those in government service should route their applications through the head of department who must he informed of the closing date to avoid delay.
Serving officers should also attach copies of appointment, confirmation and promotion if any and must route their applications through their Head of Department. Applications should bear the title and reference number of the post applied For. All the qualifications required: Refer to the Job Descriptions / Scheme of service.