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Position: Midwife

About Union Aid

Union Aid is a non-governmental organisation, registered under Societies Act 1860 in 2012. Union Aid was established by Dr. Toryalay Nassery and initiated its activities in health sector after its establishment in 1979 that formally commenced from 1980 with the prior permission from Ministry of SAFRON, Government of Pakistan. Union Aid is actively providing health care services, education, scholarships, vocational training and family support programs.

Job Location: Herat
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Nonprofit-Social Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per scale
Vacancy Number: UA-65/AFV-H/Herat/2023/MW
No. Of Jobs: 2
 
 
City: Herat
Organization: Union Aid
Years of Experience: Three years
Contract Duration: One year - extendable
Gender: Female
Education: Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Midwifery
Close date: 2023-11-12

Job Description:

The Midwife as part of primary healthcare services will be providing essential maternal and reproductive healthcare services in the targeted area including referral services, provision of prenatal care, assisting with deliveries, and providing postnatal care to expectant mothers and newborns.

Responsibilities:

  • Have sufficient knowledge of and implement the Basic Health Services Package for Afghanistan.
  • Register and record basic information regarding maternity health service clients.
  • Complete ANC examinations, general physical examinations, and check vaccination cards for receiving the TT vaccine.
  • Provide daily health education sessions.
  • Provide information about family planning to women.
  • Perform deliveries and other services according to the basic health service package.
  • Recommend preventive treatment to women by guidelines and protocols.
  • Collaborate with doctors in categorizing and examining patients in the absence of a female doctor.
  • Provide delivery awareness and refer them to a doctor if necessary.
  • Provide information about antenatal, and postnatal visits, and family planning, and emphasize their importance to women.
  • Actively participate in committees for tetanus prevention and HMIS (Health Management Information System) quality improvement.
  • Active participation in prevention committees.
  • Proper maintenance of materials and equipment in the maternity health room and delivery room.
  • Collaboration with other clinic members to provide better services.
  • Prepare monthly reports on the intervals between deliveries, registrations (ANC and PNC), and daily use of tally sheets and health administration forms.
  • Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the mother and child health room.
  • Show kindness and observe proper etiquette when interacting with patients and healthcare staff.
  • Sterilize equipment and tools in the mother and child health room.
  • Execute any other tasks assigned by the district clinic supervisor or relevant authority.
 

Job Requirements:

  • Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Midwifery.
  • Valid midwifery license to practice in Afghanistan.
  • At least 3 years of proven experience as a midwife, with a strong focus on maternal and newborn healthcare.
  • Knowledge of prenatal and postnatal care guidelines and best practices.
  • Excellent communication and compassionate patient care skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.
  • Familiarity with Afghan healthcare regulations and practices.
  • Knowledge of local languages (Dari and Pashto) is essential.
 

Submission Guideline:

  • Please write the Job title/Vacancy Number on the subject line of your email.
  • Aplications received after the closing date will not be considered
  • ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED 
 

Submission Email:

hr@unionaid.org

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