Medecins Sans Frontieres, (MSF) is an international independent medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from health care. MSF-FRANCE is recruiting for its activities in Adjumani district suitable candidates for the position of:

Registered Midwife (Diploma) based in Adjumani

General Duties include:

-    Ensure the implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical care, neonatal and comprehensive abortion care, management of victims of sexual violence, reproductive tract infections and Fistula care in accordance with MSF Reproductive Core Package of Activities and reinforce the implementation of standardised protocols.

General Qualifications:

-    Essential midwifery Diploma qualification

-    Must be registered with the Uganda Nurses & Midwives Council This recruitment will remain open until all positions are filled.

Job Title: Enrolled Midwife – (179 Posts)

Reference: HR/04/179/2013/GF

Salary Scale: U7 (plus good duty facilitation allowance)

Reports to: Senior Enrolled Midwife

Responsible for: Nursing Assistants.

Main purpose:

To provide midwifery nursing services and public health interventions

Qualifications:

• Must have enrolled midwife certificate or its equivalent from a recognized institution

• Must be registered with the Nurses and Midwives Council.

Key outputs:

• Quality midwifery services to patients provided

Key Activities:

• High risk cases identified and reported on

• Ward/health unit activities organized and managed

• Daily ward reports written and submitted

• Accounting for financial and other resources produced

• Receiving patients, registering admissions, discharge and deaths.

• Carrying out antenatal care with emphasis on identifying high risk cases and refer them to hospitals.

• Providing care during labour with emphasis on keeping proper records, use of drugs and

prevention of complications to mother and baby.

• Providing care during puerperium with emphasis on prevention of infection and ensuring successful breast feeding.

• Participating in bed side nursing procedures as a member of the caring team

• Participating in Doctors/Clinical officers ward rounds

• Carrying out observations, keep records and ensure their safe custody

• Preparing patients for meals and participating in serving them.

• Managing and accounting for allocated resources

• Keeping patients comfortable and ensuring a health environment

• Adhering to professional Code of Conduct and Ethics

• Compile daily reports and hand over to incoming shift

How to Apply:
Compiling and submitting reports Ensures Applications should be filled in triplicate on PS Form 3 (Revised 2008) and submitted to the Project Coordinator, TASO Grants Management Unit, P. O. Box 10443, Kampala or hand-delivered to the Project

offices on First Floor, House of Hope at Plot 10, Windsor loop, Kololo, Kampala.

Applications to be received not later than Friday 8th February 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Forms can be obtained from the Health Service Commission Offices, Ministry of Health Headquarters, Wandegeya, Mulago and Butabika National Referral Hospitals, Regional Referral Hospitals and offices of Chief Administrative Officers.

The form can also be downloaded from the Commission website; www.hsc.go.ug. Hand written applications are also acceptable.

It is important to note that all services of the Health Service Commission and the application forms are free of charge. In regard to choices, an applicant may indicate their district of preference and languages fluently spoken, by labelling on the application letter.

All applications should bear the title of the post as well as its reference number. Applicants who are Serving Officers must route their applications through their Heads of Department, who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.

Head of Department refers to the Head of the respective Institution of the Applicant. Applications found to be in contravention of this requirement will not be accepted.

Note that short listed candidates will be required to bring their original certificates. Candidates who will present forged certificates shall be handed to the Police for appropriate action.

Applicants must also fulfill the following conditions:

i Attach three (3) of their recent passport-size photographs and copies of their academic and professional certificates and testimonials.

ii Attach copies of the letter(s) of appointment, confirmation and promotion in case of serving officers. This includes applicants from non Public Health Service facilities.

iii In case of Health Workers who are required by law to register with the relevant Councils, such applicants must be so registered; and therefore have to attach copies of certificates of registration. Similarly, all candidates who are required by law to possess practicing licenses must attach copies of valid practicing licenses.

iv State clearly, on the application forms, their contact physical addresses and telephone number(s) or the nearest contactable person.

Deadline: 8th Feb 2013

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Job Title: Enrolled Midwife(3 Posts)

Ref: DSC/MW/MDLG
Age limit 23 years and above

Minimum Qualifications:
Must have Enrolled Midwife Certificate or Equivalent from a recognized Institution Must be registered with the Nurses and Midwives CouncilDuties:
Receiving patients, registering admissions, discharges and deathsCarrying out antenatal care with emphasis on identifying high risk cases and refer them to hospitals
Providing care during labor with emphasis on keeping proper recordsUse of drugs and prevention of complications to mother and babyProviding care during puerperium with emphasis on prevention of the infection and ensure successiful breastfeedingParticipating in the doctors/Clinical officers ward roundsCarrying out observations, keep records and ensure their safe custody
Preparing patients for meals and participating in serving themManaging and accounting for allocated resources

How to Apply:
Applications in triplicate on PSC Form 3 of 2008 can be obtained from the office of the Chief Administrative Office mbale District or Secretary District Service Commission Mbale, and should be filled in own hand writing and addressed to the secretary, District service Commission P.O.box 2434, Mbale

Applicants serving outside the Traditional Public Service/ Local Governments are required to give 3 referees one of whom should be his/her current employer, attach only photocopies of their Academic and Professional Certificates, 3 passport size photographs recently taken and an up to date CV.

Deadline: Wednesday, 12th October 2011

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Job Title: Enrolled Midwife(3 Posts)

Ref: DSC/MW/MDLG
Age limit 23 years and above

Minimum Qualifications:
Must have Enrolled Midwife Certificate or Equivalent from a recognized Institution Must be registered with the Nurses and Midwives CouncilDuties:
Receiving patients, registering admissions, discharges and deathsCarrying out antenatal care with emphasis on identifying high risk cases and refer them to hospitals
Providing care during labor with emphasis on keeping proper recordsUse of drugs and prevention of complications to mother and babyProviding care during puerperium with emphasis on prevention of the infection and ensure successiful breastfeedingParticipating in the doctors/Clinical officers ward roundsCarrying out observations, keep records and ensure their safe custody
Preparing patients for meals and participating in serving themManaging and accounting for allocated resources

How to Apply:
Applications in triplicate on PSC Form 3 of 2008 can be obtained from the office of the Chief Administrative Office mbale District or Secretary District Service Commission Mbale, and should be filled in own hand writing and addressed to the secretary, District service Commission P.O.box 2434, Mbale

Applicants serving outside the Traditional Public Service/ Local Governments are required to give 3 referees one of whom should be his/her current employer, attach only photocopies of their Academic and Professional Certificates, 3 passport size photographs recently taken and an up to date CV.

Deadline: Wednesday, 12th October 2011