Enrolled Midwife at Kiboga District Local Government, Kiboga, Uganda

Job Description

To provide midwifery services.

Key outputs

         (i)         Quality midwifery services delivered;

(i)                 Infection prevention and control measures implemented

(ii)               Accounting for available equipment, supplies and drugs provided.

Key Functions

(i)                 Participating in continuous coverage on wards and units;

(ii)               Administering treatment as prescribed;

(iii)             Carrying out midwifery procedures;

(iv)             Carrying out observations, keep proper records and ensure their safe custody;

(v)               Participating in ward rounds;

(vi)             Receiving and registering patients;

(vii)           Preparing patients for meals and participate in serving them;

(viii)         Adhering to professional and ethical code of conduct

(ix)             Carrying out health education;

(x)               Participating in primary health care activities.

Person Specifications

(i)                 Academic and professional requirements

·                     Must have a Certificate of Enrolled Midwifery from a recognized institution.

·                     Must be enrolled with the Nurses and Midwives Council.

·                     Must hold a valid practicing license

(iii)             Competences

Technical

·         Records and Information Management

·         Management of organizational environment

·         Time management

·         Information communication technology (ICT)

Behavioral

·         Concern for quality and standards

·         Ethics and integrity

·         Public relations and customer care

·         Accountability

·         Result oriented