MHNT-Midwife – International Medical Corps (IMC) Vacancy Announcement, June 28 2023
.
.
Organization: International Medical Corps (IMC)
Position: MHNT-Midwife
Location: Fedis and Chinaksen(East Hararghe zone), Hawi Gudina and Gumbi Bordede (West Hararghe zone), Wadera of Guji zone, Oromia
Employment: Full time
Date of Announcement: June 27 2023
Deadline: Jul 7, 2023
.
.
.
Job Description
International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the website for reporting misconduct: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com.
A preeminent First Responder, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those hit by disaster, and offers the skills needed to rebuild stronger. We train people – giving communities the tools and knowledge to be self-reliant and be their own best First Responders when disaster strikes again.
International Medical Corps focuses on the delivery of community-based primary health care. We emphasize training and education, and prioritize hiring local staff – in fact, 96% of our field-based staff and health professionals are recruited from the local community. This helps to ensure that skills and knowledge are passed on and remain long after our programs have ended. Through the integration of specialties like emergency medicine, women’s health, nutrition services, water and sanitation, and mental health into the primary health care setting, we ensure that those we serve receive holistic, comprehensive care. The value of International Medical Corps’ integrated approach to community health and well-being and our emphasis on capacity building through training are critical for the long-term growth of ‘conflict and natural disaster-affected communities’ and ‘fragile states’.
JOB SUMMARY
S/He will mainly be responsible for the day to day implementation of the mobile health and nutrition services under the team by giving high emphasis to health education to IDPs on maternal and child health and also family planning services, safe motherhood and child health consultation such as Antenatal, delivery, postnatal and essential new born services, Iron supplementation, provision of TT vaccination, identification of high risk mothers and facilitation of referral and counselling on FP, exclusive breast feeding and HIV. In addition, the position holder is also expected to provide supervision, technical assistance and capacity building to health extension workers and Health workers in health facilities. She/he will be responsible for the daily implementation of mobile health and Nutrition services package as per the standard, supporting health facilities assigned as integrated mobile health & Nutrition modality and daily dispensary and drug supply management. He will also be responsible for day-to-day documentation of all provided services accordingly and compile weekly and monthly reports and share with Field office health response coordinator and Woreda health offices.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES
- Improving basic preventive health care at community level in line with public health emergency management with emphasis health especially preventing maternal and newborn deaths.
- Conduct & undertake family health services as of PHC.
- Provide ANC, PNC, delivery, and essential newborn care.
- Provide iron supplementation, TT vaccine, FP counselling and contraceptives.
- Strengthening of early referrals mechanism all obstetrics complications and other maternal and child health illnesses.
- Ensure all referral cases are properly transported to the nearest or woreda capital health facility based on the availability of ambulance and seriousness of the illness.
- Manage sick children according to IMNCI and ICCM guideline.
- Strengthening of linkages and coordination mechanisms between community and the Woreda health bureaus.
- Train and support HWs and HEWs on how to provide quality maternal and child health services.
- Train and support community-based volunteer health workers for the implementation of the community component of the project.
- Conduct planning and promotion of awareness creation on nutrition and preventative health care issues in the community.
Job Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in midwifery and with valid registration/practicing license.
- At least two years of experience in the field out of which one year NGO experience in the field is preferred.
- Experienced working at the primary health care unit (Health centre) at the MCH department and labour wards.
- Good written and spoken ability of the local language.
- Extremely flexible, able to work independently, and can cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
- Interest in and ability to work in team.
- Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability and willingness to work in remote and potentially insecure environments.
.
Code of Conduct
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.
If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.
Safeguarding
It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.
Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
.
How to Apply
Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter by clearly stating the position that you are applying for and CV through www.ethiojobs.net OR before July 07, 2023.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: IMC is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc. are all encouraged to apply.
.
.
.
For more vacancy alerts like this International Medical Corps vacancy announcement, join us on Telegram
