Midwife – Washington Medical Center Vacancy Announcement (Announced by ABH Partners)

ABOUT WASHINGTON HEALTHCARE:

Washington Healthcare PLC is a specialized secondary care health facility managed and staffed by Ethiopian, American and other doctors of foreign nationalities who are committed to provide quality and affordable healthcare for residents of Addis Ababa including to the international community.

OUR VALUES:

We will take every opportunity to serve and support those seeking our care, based on seven fundamental values that form the foundation of Washington healthcare culture:

• Quality:We maintain the highest standards and achieve them by continually measuring and improving our outcomes.
• Compassion:We demonstrate our commitment to world-class care by providing a caring and supportive environment for our patients, patients’ families and fellow caregivers.
• Integrity:Weadheretohighmoralprinciplesandprofessionalstandardsbya commitmenttohonesty,confidentiality,trust, respect and transparency.
• Teamwork:We collaborate and share knowledge to benefit patients and fellow caregivers for the advancement of our mission.
• Service:Westrivetoexceedourpatients’andfellowcaregivers’expectationsof quality,comfortandconvenience.
• Innovation:We welcome change, encourage invention and continually seek better, more efficient ways to achieve our goals.

Stewardship:We are committed to fulfilling our mandate to build a world-class, sustainable healthcare sector in Ethiopia.

WHC PLC would like to invite all qualified and competent applicants who meet the below requirements to apply for the position of  Midwife

Title: Midwife

Required No: Two (2)

Location: Addis Ababa

Duration: Full Time

Starting Date: Immediately after employment agreement concluded

Reporting to: N/A

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive prenatal assessments, including medical history, physical examinations, and necessary tests.
• Offer guidance and support to expectant mothers and their families regarding pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care.
• Monitor the progress of labor and provide care during childbirth.
• Administer necessary medical interventions, including pain relief and emergency measures, when required.
• Conduct postpartum examinations and offer advice on postnatal care for both mother and newborn.
• Educate patients on family planning, reproductive health, and child-rearing.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated care for patients.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Stay updated on the latest research, developments, and best practices in midwifery.