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| Midwife | |||
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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, |
| Categories | Health Care, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2024-06-04 | Close Date | 2024-06-08 |
| Vacancy No | HROS-0136 | Gender | Female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | 3 months |
| Education | Bachelor of Midwifery | Experience | 5 years’ experience in relevant field |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | Based on OSAA salary scale |
About Company
About Organization for Sustainable Aid in Afghanistan - OSAA: Organization for Sustainable Aid in Afghanistan (OSAA) is a non-governmental, non-profit, women-led organization with no dependence on any political group or party and is a development and humanitarian organization. OSAA was officially registered with the Afghan Ministry of Economy as a national NGO in 2015, aiming to foster the economic and social development of society, in particular women in Afghanistan. OSAA is committed to adopting a sustainable approach to development with long-term positive impacts on society. The organization’s core founders and board of directors consist of highly educated, experienced, and goal-oriented women and men who endeavor to use their knowledge and experience to empower women and young girls through vocational training, social capacity building, education, employment services, and the development of handicrafts programs in Afghanistan. OSAA recently started a new healthcare project for the most vulnerable EQ-affected women and girls in Herat province to facilitate their treatment and counseling process.
Job Description
The midwife will work under the new health project of OSAA to facilitate the treatment, recovery, and medical services for the most vulnerable women and mothers in Herat province under the management of the project coordinator and MD (Gyne and Obs).
Main Duties of Midwife:
Provide comprehensive prenatal, labor, and postpartum care to pregnant women and new mothers, working closely with the gynecologist/obstetrician (MD).
Conduct patient assessments, monitor labor progress, perform exams, and provide emergency care as needed.
Educate and counsel patients on pregnancy, birth planning, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
Collaborate with the MD during procedures and coordinate patient treatment plans.
Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
Adhere to strict infection control protocols and maintain a safe work environment.
Continuously develop professional skills and share knowledge with the healthcare team.
Uphold the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct while providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Job Requirement
- A Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery.
- At least 5 years field of experience in midwifery, especially in clinics and medical centers with NGOs.
- Must be fluent in Dari and Pashto and good knowledge of English is needed.
- Complete supervised clinical training, often including hundreds of hours of hands-on experience in prenatal care, labor/delivery, postpartum care, and newborn care.
- Gain experience working alongside obstetricians, gynecologists, and other healthcare providers.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to provide patient education and emotional support.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to recognize and manage complications.
- Compassion, patience, and a commitment to women-centered, holistic care.
- Physical stamina to handle the demands of long labor and delivery shifts.
- Familiarity with medical equipment, procedures, and pharmacology related to midwifery.
- Teamwork is highly required.
- Able to work under pressure and different circumstances.
Submission Guideline
Please submit your CV and cover letter to hr@osaa.af and write the vacancy number and job title in the subject line. Correspondents without a subject line will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.