MHNT Midwife officer (Rosters)

Job Description

Major Responsibilities:

Conduct and support Antenatal care, post-natal care, delivery services and newborn care
Provide Family Planning counseling and contraceptive services
Ensure delivery plan with all registered pregnant women.
Ensure referral of obstetrical emergencies
Link Sexual Assault Survivors to Clinical, Psychosocial Care and other SGBV services.
Provide health education, particularly on MCH including IYCF and RH/FP
Ensure that all specified MCH activities are implemented, documented and reported.
Liaise and ensure strong linkages with other services like Nutrition, U5 health, Adult health, SGBV, Hygiene & sanitation services.
Provide social and behavior change communication (SBCC) that promotes demands for RH/FP services.
Prepare and share quality weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Daily reports for specific activities may be requested occasionally.
Representing IRC at SRH meetings and task force meetings at Woreda level.
Ensures that RH/FP interventions are applied as per the standard protocols, policies, and guidelines of MoH and WHO.
Perform any other related duties as required
Safeguarding Responsibilities: –

Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to establish team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office]
Develop ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies
About You
Educational Requirements:

MSc/BSc/Diploma in Midwifery
Minimum work experience of 1 year for MSc and 2 years for BSc and 5 years for diploma holders.
Preferred experience & skills:

At least two years of clinical experience in directly running RH, including family planning, antenatal care, delivery, postpartum care, comprehensive abortion care, neonatal care, understanding and familiar with adolescent-friendly Reproductive health care services.
Up-to-date knowledge of comprehensive clinical RH management practices and its guidelines are advantageous.
Knowledge of culturally sound IEC/SBCC material on SRH and HIV/AIDS topics.
Ability to be in remote and under pressure areas and understanding the cultural context of the local area.
Basic supervisory/managerial skills with strong inter-personal skills.
Strong analytic problem-solving skills
NGO experience in emergency health response project activities is preferable.
Demonstrable experience in working with communities in participatory approaches and capacity building of health centers.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and supervise implementation of emergency health response projects.
Good technical and report writing skills with computer skills and knowledge.
Knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office
Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual and ability to constructively address gaps and weaknesses.
Language Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication in English is required and local language is advantageous.
Certificates or Licenses: