Midwife

Midwifery services are an emerging service in our organization and we are seeking midwives for flexible temporary assignments based on candidate’s availabilities. Under the coordination of the Head of Midwifery, responsibilities will include full maternity follow-up and support to her teammate. She will also participate in all related activities including meetings and team support duties. She will work closely with the various partners working in the facility.

• Follows up on the pregnancies of midwives on leave as well as assistance with deliveries;
• Participates in activities related to midwifery practice (prenatal meetings, information sessions, team meetings, working committees and all other administrative and clinical tasks related to her function).
• Follows-up on birth planning;
• Assess pregnancies and monitor proper development;
• Conduct prenatal consultations and courses;
• Administer medications during pregnancies, labour, delivery and the postnatal period;
• Provide primary care for low-risk deliveries;
• Examine newborns;
• Works closely with physicians and nurses for any medical concerns or emergencies, and also collaborates with other stakeholders and professionals in the network such as the nutritionist, community worker and social worker to provide the best possible care to pregnant individuals and their families;
• Provide cares for mothers and babies during the six weeks following childbirth;
• Discuss the various methods of contraception;
• Perform all other tasks associated with her role.