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Midwife

Afghanistan

Opportunity Deadline

17/07/2024

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Job Description

6
079-2024
As per organization's salary scale
2 Year
Female
Bachelor Degree

Job Location: Kabul
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Program
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per the salary scale
Vacancy Number: 079-2024
No. Of Jobs: 5
City: KABUL
Organization: INTERSOS
Years of Experience: 2+ years of relevant work experience at least
Contract Duration: 12 months
Gender: Female
Education: High Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or Midwifery studies is required.
Close date: 2024-07-17

About INTERSOS:

INTERSOS is an International non-profit humanitarian aid organization that works to bring assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Established in 1992, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected. INTERSOS is an independent association which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world’s poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure.

Job Description:

To contribute to a reduced morbidity and mortality associated with malnutrition, diseases, and hazards resulting from deficient (or non-existing) health and nutrition services, and environmental health conditions in conflict-affected communities in Kabul province – Afghanistan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Give health education at the health facility waiting area on reproductive health issues and information on IYCF for pregnant and lactating women.
Ensure all the equipment for reproductive health services is in place and operational.
Ensure that the pregnant mothers are given all the pre-natal care (ANC) services required.

Ensure all mothers who deliver in the community or Primary Health Care level get post-natal (PNC) and family planning services.
Conduct deliveries at the static clinic and asses the complicated cases and refer them to the district hospital for more investigation and proper treatment.
Provide refresher training and supervision to the community midwives if necessary and asked.
Keep a proper record of all the activities done and prepare a weekly/monthly report.
Discuss all complications with the medical doctor and make referrals to hospitals as required.
Provide proper Family Planning services to all clients at the clinic level as per MoPH protocol and keep records.

Ensure all mothers are screened for malnutrition and identified cases should be given proper counseling and treatment.

Job Requirements:

High Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or Midwifery studies is required.

2+ years of relevant work experience at least.

Pashto and Dari skills are required; English is preferable.

Work experience in Health as emergency response projects is preferable.

Previous experience working for an international NGO is preferable.

Commitment to INTERSOS principles.

Comply with all relevant INTERSOS policies and procedures.

Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field.

Availability to be based for the full week (Saturday to Thursday) in the center location (Shina, Kamari, and Pulecharkhi health facilities of Kabul Province if asked/required) to ensure the smooth implementation of activities

Submission Guideline:

Respected Applicants, please visit the link below and fill in the required information.

https://forms.gle/boVSZRaCJAFzFkhy5

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and called for a test/Interview.

Qualified People with Physical Disabilities and Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Submission Email:

https://forms.gle/boVSZRaCJAFzFkhy5

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