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| Midwife | |||
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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, |
| Categories | Health Care, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2023-12-25 | Close Date | 2023-12-31 |
| Vacancy No | W-HRT-086 | Gender | Female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | One year with extension possibility. |
| Education | Bachelor's or associate's degree in nursing or related field | Experience | 3 years of working experience in the relevant fields are required. |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | Based on WASSA salary's Scale |
About Company
About Women's Activities & Social Services Association (WASSA): Women Activities & Social Service Association (WASSA) established in 2002 in Afghanistan, as a non-governmental organization, committed to seeking ways for women empowerment in Afghanistan. WASSA aims to promote women's equal participation in the socio-economic sectors of the country. WASSA works directly with communities in order to bring change in the social attitude of the community regarding women. An envision “Equal participation of women & men in all sectors of the country.
Job Description
- CONTEXT
It aims at targeting the most at-risk groups, to accelerate efforts toward the elimination of violence and harmful practices. this will bring women and girls, including those with intersecting forms of discrimination and marginalization, to the center of the interventions, recognizing that the empowerment of women and girls, and their unique experiences and solutions they bring based on their intersectional identities, is the key to design and implement a program that responds to the needs and priorities of women and girls of Afghanistan in all their diversity.
- OBJECTIVES
The project needs to recruit a midwife to work full–time and an experienced midwife to guide patients through their pregnancies and deliver their babies. The midwife's responsibilities include identifying high-risk pregnancies, referring patients to obstetricians as needed, and mentoring student midwives. She should also be able to provide follow-up care to patients after labor.
- RESULTS/OUTPUTS OF WORK
Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager, the midwife will work on the following tasks to coordinate the implementation of the project
- Monitoring the health of pregnant women and their unborn babies.
- Educating patients as well as their partners and family members on reproductive health, preparation for parenthood, and antenatal care.
- Teaching patients with pain management techniques to prepare them for labor.
- Delivering patients’ babies in birthing centers, patients’ homes, or hospitals as well as providing emotional support and encouragement during labor.
- Taking and recording patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse as well as ordering diagnostic tests as needed.
- Helping patients and their partners to cope with miscarriages, stillbirths, neonatal deaths, and terminations.
- Teaching new mothers how to feed their newborns.
- Assisting patients in creating suitable birth plans.
- Providing sound advice to patients regarding diets, exercises, and medications suitable for pregnancy.
4. METHODOLOGY
The midwife should be patient, compassionate, and able to handle difficult situations. Ultimately, an exceptional midwife should be able to gain patients' trust as well as demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Job Requirement
- Bachelor's or associate's degree in nursing or related field.
- Completion of an accredited midwifery educational program.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Proven experience working as a midwife.
- Basic Life Support (BSL)
- The ability to work under pressure in different districts
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and clinical assessment skills.
- Effective communication skills.
Submission Guideline
- Interested qualified candidates should submit their completed WASSA Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) along with an updated CV full CV with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience.
- To apply online please send your CV along with a cover letter mentioning the vacancy number (W-HRT-086) in the subject line before the VA closing date to email hr@wassa.org.af
- Academic certificates or references do not need to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if called for an interview.
- Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written tests and interviews upon project approval.