Job Title: MHN Midwife X2

Reference number: Vac/057/22

Vacancy posting date: March 10, 2022

Closing Date: March 20, 2022

Duty Station: Debrebirhan

Duration of Employment: Eight Month

Employment Type: Fixed term

Salary: As per the organization scale

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 provided at the end of this document.  

About International Medical Corps

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:

The position holder shall be in charge of technical quality implementation and delivery of the mobile health and Nutrition services in the assigned Woreda.

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.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Improving basic preventive health care at community level in line with public health emergency management with emphasis health especially preventing maternal and new born deaths.
• Conduct & undertake family health services as of PHC
• Provide ANC, PNC, delivery and essential new born care.
• Provide iron supplementation, TT vaccine, FP counseling 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

Education:

• College Diploma or Degree in midwifery and with valid registration/practicing license.

Experience:

• 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 center) at the MCH department and labor wards.
• Good written and spoken ability of the local language
• Interest in and ability to work in team
• Extremely flexible, able to work independently, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability and willingness to work in remote and potentially insecure environments

If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please notify International Medical Corps at report@InternationalMedicalCorps.org.          

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 CLICK HERE before March 20, 2022.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Applicants from Debrebrhan and its surrounding are advantageous . 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.