• Provide comprehensive MCH services to mothers during and after pregnancy, including managing complications and referring high risk pregnancies • Assist the Registered Midwife in delivering babies, preparing birth attestations and monitoring the general health condition of the mother and the newborn • Provide counselling to mothers on pregnancy and post-pregnancy management, including proper breastfeeding techniques, bathing and preparation of bottles • Participate in PHC activities including health education, family planning, preparing for childbirth, HCT services and nutrition programs, as well as PMTCT activities at the health facility and within the community • Provide primary care to women of reproductive age in accordance with the Basic Package of Health Services • Provide all non-surgical methods of family planning and provide counseling for surgical methods • Ensure babies are immunized according to schedule • Support Clinicians in the management of sexual violence cases • Monitor the consumption of drugs and equipment required for maternity activities and notify supervisor of re-stocking needs • Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working order by using in accordance with user manual and protocols, perform cleaning and minor maintenance and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning • Ensure hygiene and sterilization criteria, including universal precautions, are met • Ensure that medical practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and RAHU Codes of Conduct • Ensure data collected is accurate and submit reports according to schedule • Other duties as assigned

• Education, Experience, Licenses and certifications • Certificate of Midwifery from an accredited School of Nursing and Midwifery is required • Registration with Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council is required • Valid practising license is required • 1 Year of midwifery experience is required • Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage • KNOWLEDGE • Knowledge of professional midwifery principles, procedures and techniques • Knowledge of medical and non-medical waste disposal procedures • Knowledge of hygiene management and IPC protocol • SKILLS • Skilled in applying professional midwifery care principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of patients • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • A good command of both written and spoken English • ABILITIES • Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional code of conduct • Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice • Ability to provide high quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first • Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy • Ability to be flexible and manage stress • Ability to support RAHU Calling and adhere to the RAHU Code of Conduct

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