93 Entry Level Enrolled Midwife Career Jobs - Health Service Commission ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Health Service

Commission

Name of Institution: Regional

Referral Hospitals

Reports to: Nursing

Officer

Reference: HRM

72/173/05RRH

The United

States Government under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief

(PEPFAR) is a

key partner in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Uganda that plans to complement

the Government of Uganda’s (GOU) effort in addressing the Human Resources for

Health (HRH) shortage. The support aims to scale up HIV/AIDS prevention, care

and treatment interventions in light of the rising HIV/AIDS prevalence in the

country. Health workers recruited under this support will be contracted by the

implementing Partners and they will be seconded to identified hospitals and

Health Centres.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

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Takes part in a continuous nursing coverage on

Wards/Units by receiving reports and effectively handing over to in-coming

shift.

·        
The incumbent will provide comprehensive care to

mothers during pregnancy with emphasis on identifying high risk cases and

refers them to Doctors.

·        
Ensures that aseptic techniques re adhered to in

carrying out deliveries.

·        
Provides comprehensive care to mothers during labour

with emphasis on keeping proper records, use of drugs and prevention of

complication to mothers and babies.

·        
Ensures that the babies’ air passages are clear,

assess and keep baby warm constantly watch the umbilical cord and carry out

immunization.

·        
Ensure that the babies are properly labeled a with

an identification tag.

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Provides comprehensive care to mothers during

pregnancy with emphasis on prevention of infection and successful

breast-feeding and infant nutrition.

·        
Adheres to the relevant Codes of Conduct and Ethics.

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Provides Obstetrical emergency care and refer

complicated cases to the Doctor.

·        
The incumbent registers births of the newborns.

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Maintains close contact with patients.

·        
Ensures confidentiality.

·        
Receives patients, registers admissions and

discharges.

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Participates in Primary Health Care activities

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Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Nursing

Officer

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The applicants should preferably hold a Certificate

of Enrolment in Midwifery from a recognized Institution.

·        
The Enrolled midwives must be registered and

licensed with the Nurses and Midwives Council.

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates should strictly adhere to the following

requirements to avoid disqualification:

1. Complete all

parts of the application form (PSF 3, Revised 2008), download here,

and submit three (3) copies for each post in case more than one job is applied

for.

2. On each

application form the following must be attached;

·        
Recent and original copies of the passport size

photographs.

·        
Copies of the academic and professional

certificates.

·        
Copies of letters of appointment, plus confirmation

letters as it may apply.

·        
Copies of Registration Certificates and valid

Practicing Licenses for Health Workers who are required by law to register with

the relevant Professional Councils.

3. It is

emphasized that:

·        
All applications should bear the name of the

Institution, title of the post and its reference number. (check at top of

advert)

·        
Applicants must state clearly on the application

forms their contact addresses and telephone numbers.

·        
Short listed candidates shall be required to bring

their unlaminated original certificates at the interview. Failure to present

the original certificates or any other relevant documents may lead to automatic

disqualification from interviews. Health Workers who are on long term training

must not apply.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring their original certificates

unlaminated at the interview. Candidates who will present forged certificates

are to be handed over to the Police for appropriate action. Health workers who are already in government

service or private not for profit (PNFP) employment should not apply and will

not be considered.        

Secretary,

Health Service Commission.

Plot No. 1

Pilkington Road,

3^rd

Floor (Northern Wing) or

Deadline: 2^nd September, 2015