Midwife at Wellbeing Foundation Africa

October 12, 2024

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Job Description

 

 

  • Job Location: Lagos
  • Employment Type: Full Time

 

Job Description

 

 

 

  • The Midwife will be responsible for providing maternal and newborn care services with a focus on the prevention, early detection, and management of neonatal jaundice.
  • The midwife will work in health facilities and community settings, delivering clinical care, supporting newborn monitoring, and educating families on neonatal health and jaundice prevention.
  • The role includes close collaboration with healthcare teams, community health workers, and families to ensure timely intervention for newborns at risk.

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Provide routine maternal and neonatal care with a focus on the early detection and management of neonatal jaundice.
  • Conduct regular physical assessments of newborns, monitoring for signs of jaundice.
  • Administer appropriate treatments for neonatal jaundice, following established protocols, including phototherapy and referrals to higher-level care if necessary.
  • Work closely with pediatricians and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care for newborns.
  • Educate mothers and families on the causes, signs, and prevention of neonatal jaundice.
  • Provide breastfeeding support and counseling, emphasizing its role in preventing jaundice.
  • Offer guidance on monitoring infants at home for early signs of jaundice and the importance of seeking timely medical attention.
  • Participate in community outreach programs to raise awareness about neonatal jaundice and its risks.
  • Collaborate with community health workers to ensure families are informed about available services and treatment options.
  • Conduct home visits, where necessary, to follow up with newborns recently discharged from healthcare facilities.
  • Assist in training other healthcare professionals and community health workers on neonatal jaundice screening and management.
  • Support peer learning and mentoring of less-experienced midwives on neonatal care practices.
  • Accurately document all newborn assessments, treatments, and follow-up care in patient records.
  • Report any complications or critical cases to the Program Manager and refer severe cases to appropriate healthcare facilities.
  • Contribute to data collection for monitoring and evaluation purposes, including reporting on neonatal jaundice cases and treatment outcomes.
  • Work closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, including doctors, nurses, and community health workers, to ensure continuity of care for mothers and newborns.
  • Coordinate with local health facilities to ensure timely diagnosis, treatment, and referral for neonatal jaundice cases.
  • Support community health workers to provide outreach services such as birth records, and neonatal and maternal mortality records.
  • Work with technical support and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data of programs.
  • Ensure adequate infection prevention and control measures are maintained in all facilities at all times.
  • Lead and advocate for quality healthcare in all facilities and communities.
  • Maintain and develop collaborative relationships with heads of governments and health facilities as well as supervise, train, and coach clinical sta.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly reports of activities, including data collation.
  • Supervise and facilitate data collection across all programs.
  • As well as other tasks that will arise in the line of duty.

Qualification and Experience

 

  • Registered Midwife (RM), Bachelor of Nursing Science (B. NSc.)
  • At least 2 years of experience in maternal and newborn care, including neonatal care. Experience in managing neonatal jaundice or related conditio,ns is an advantage
  • Strong clinical skills in maternal and newborn health, including the ability to recognize signs of neonatal jaundice.

Competencies:,

  • Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
  • Culturally sensitive, with an understanding of local health practices and community engagement.
  • Knowledge of neonatal health interventions, including phototherapy and other jaundice treatments.
  • Excellent communication and counseling skills to educate families and promote health-seeking behavior.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team and with community members.
  • Good problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure in both clinical and community settings.
  • Proficient in medical record-keeping and reporting.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@wbfafrica.org using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.