Company Name: Medecins Sans Frontieres/ Doctors Without Borders
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Pre-natal consultations
- Questioning and carrying out a complete examination of the person during the first consultation (health antecedents, previous pregnancies, foetal osculation, etc.)
- Being in charge of pregnancy follow up. Checking in each consultation:
- The position of the child
- The weight of the pregnant woman
- Her artery pressure
- Her urine level
- The presence of oedema
- Her abdomen (examination)
- Her conjunctives, etc. (examination)
- Administering anti-malaria and anti-anaemia prophylaxis to all pregnant women in accordance with MSFs protocol and the legislation in the country
- Delivering an anti-tetanus vaccination following the vaccination calendar
- Educating future mothers on:
- Basic hygiene rules (washing hands after going to the toilet, washing genital areas with soap and water, etc.)
- The importance of vaccination and following prophylactic treatment
- The importance of pregnancy follow up and early detection of signs of delivery
- The detection of all anomalies during the pregnancy (signs of infection, loss of blood, etc.)
- Selecting the women at high risk, referring them to the specialist doctor and introducing the treatment and appropriate follow up
- Updating the patients register and follow up forms
Educational Qualification:
- Diploma in Midwifery / Diploma in Nursing Science & Midwifery with valid BNMC registration.
Work Experience:
- 1 year of work experience
Others Requirements:
- Competency in ANC/PNC/ Family Planning and basic emergency obstetrical care
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and act in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work in a rural setting
- Calm and able to work well under stress, maintain confidentiality and respect for the individual
- Excellent organization and prioritization skills
Others Benefit:
As per company policy