Job Title: Nurse or Midwife (Experience
in Obstetric and Neonatal Health care)
Location: Likoni sub county of
Mombasa
Length of contract: 3 months probationary
contract with possibility of extension
MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a
humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to
populations in need.
The objective of the
activities is to increase access to quality maternal & neonatal health care
services to contribute in improving maternal and newborn outcomes.
Main Tasks include, but not limited to:
Main Tasks include, but not limited to:
- Ensure the
implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family
planning, emergency obstetrical and neonatal care in accordance with
MoH/MSF Reproductive Core Package of Activities and reinforce the
implementation of standardised protocols.
- Properly follow
up of all newborn babies from delivery until discharge, informing mothers
and relatives about importance of breast feeding, vaccination and possible
complications resulting from harmful traditional practices
- Ensure
patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality is respected
- Assess the
feasibility for referral of pregnant women for medical evacuation and/or
complicated delivery
- Ensure hygiene
and sterilization criteria are met according to standard specifications
- Guarantee a
regular and ongoing supply of drugs and equipment required for maternity
activities (including monitoring/consumption control/ordering)
- Ensure that
administrative procedures of admissions and hospitalizations comply with
the MoH/MSF protocols, as well as verify patients are properly informed
and receive the documents required.
- Participate in
the organisation of the ward in collaboration with other midwifes and the
maternity ward supervisor.
- Ensure transfer
of relevant information to the next shift team.
Requirements:
- Diploma in any
of the following disciplines: Kenya Registered Community, Health Nursing,
Kenya Registered Nursing, Kenya Registered Midwifery, or Kenya Registered
Nursing/Midwifery from a recognized institution
- Registration
Certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Valid
practicing license from Nursing Council of Kenya
- Minimum of 2
years’ experience as nurse or midwife with experience in obstetric care.
- Strong
interpersonal skills, strong initiative, flexible, able to handle complex
assignments with proactive attitude, punctuality, reliability and
commitment
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV, motivation letter,
copies of certificates/diplomas and current registration documents to http://uhired.me/e/job-preview/73 before
6th January 2017.
We apologize that due to the volume of application we receive; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We apologize that due to the volume of application we receive; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
