CONTEXT

Médecins Sans Frontières-Holland (MSF-H) is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.

MSF-H is currently recruiting for a MIDWIFE, in Hawija/ Abbasi.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensuring the implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical care (BEmONC 1 and CEmONC 2), 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.
• Where PMTCT is implemented, ensuring implementation of the PMTCT protocol in the ANC/delivery and PNC consultations (pre counselling, test and post counselling
• Collaborating with the medical doctor and /or nurse in the management of Sexual Violence cases
• Assessing the feasibility for referral of pregnant women form the TBAs to the OPD/MCH for medical evaluation and/or complicated deliveries.
• Ensuring hygiene and sterilization criteria (including universal precautions) are met according to MSF specifications.
• Performing cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual, protocols, and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.
• Guaranteeing a regular and ongoing supply of drugs and equipment required for maternity activities (including monitoring/consumption control/ordering of orders.
• Properly following up all new born babies from delivery until discharge, informing mothers and relatives about importance of breast feeding, vaccination and possible complications resulting from harmful traditional practices.
• Ensuring patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality is respected
• Supervising that administrative procedures of admissions and hospitalizations comply with MSF protocols, as well as verify patients are properly informed and receive the documents required (birth certificate, vaccination card, etc.
• Participating in the organisation of the ward in collaboration with other midwives and the maternity ward supervisor. Ensure transfer of relevant information to the next shift team (specially identifying risk cases)
• According to MSF protocols , conduct normal deliveries independently ,Manage obstetric emergencies, identify cases needing referral and send them in time, clean up the new-born,   executing and registering first neo-natal medical acts (cutting and cleaning the umbilical cord, vaccination, etc.),   detecting possible anomalies/infections of the new-born and reporting them  to the doctor,  in order to ensure successful interventions, Supervises the use of drugs, facilities and obstetric material, in order to ensure in accordance with number of patients and prescriptions, a rational use as well as pharmacy  stock levels are permanently updated , kept under appropriate conditions and above minimum safety point.  1 BEmONC = basic emergency obstetric and neonatal care = Administration of antibiotics, oxytocin’s, anticonvulsants, manual removal of the placenta, removal of retained products following abortion, assisted vaginal delivery, preferably with vacuum extractor and new-born care including neonatal resuscitation.  2 CEmONC = comprehensive obstetric and neonatal care = the full package of BEmONC Plus; surgery (caesarean section, hysterectomy, laparotomy), safe blood transfusion and care to sick and low birth weight new-borns
• Provide antenatal and postnatal care to mothers and neonates within first 42 days post birth, within the PHCC setting. As the setting requires collaboration with DoH staff and services accordingly.
• Stand up for the right of patients. Report to SRH manager on any inappropriate behaviour, restriction of services to the population and culture of referring to private practice. To actively discourage these behaviours in the work place.
• Ensure Proper Medical consumption Tally are done weekly and shared by to the Pharmacy Department timely.
• Work in collaboration with the MSF SRH doctor in the clinic, referring any high-risk cases to them for further consultation.
• Collaborate with the expat SRH manager and SGBV national staff focal point in the management of Sexual Violence cases.
• Advocate for the compréhensive maternity care regime, emphasising importance of postnatal follow-up particularly.
• Together with the SRH doctor, complete data collection on a weekly basis in accordance with MSF HIS data collection tool.
• Informing and advising about Family planning.
• Ensuring patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality is respected.
• Maintain hygiene standards, equipment maintenance and overall optimal clinical organisation.
• Participate in regular MSF SRH team meetings and case reviews as necessary.
• Demonstrate a desire to further knowledge and skills and be open to the potential for training opportunities.
• Flexibility to work in a variety of MSF clinic settings is essential, according to population needs.
• Providing Education for ante & post natal women, informing mothers and relatives about importance of breastfeeding, vaccination and possible complications resulting from harmful practices.
• To accomplish additional tasks as per request by supervisor.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Service Legal Agreement if DOH staff is hired (applicants working with government institutions must provide unpaid leave/Non objection certificate before any selection decision made by MSF).
• Intended start date: August, 2022
• Location: Hawija/ Abbasi
• Department: Medical/ SRH
• Activity rate: 50%

REQUIRMENT

Personal qualities:

Diplomacy, good communication and interpersonal skills,

Multi-cultural flexibility or experience, open-minded

Calm, stress management, patient, ability to listen

Rigorous, organized

Confidentiality

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please send your application in English (CV, letter of motivation and any relevant certificates) to:

Email: iraq-jobs@oca.msf.org (please indicate in the subject “ MIDWIFE”)

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please submit any relevant certificate.

Preference will be given to local candidates

DEADLINE TO SEND APPLICATION: Saturday 9^th July 2022 (5:00pm)