Job type: Full-time

Nurse Midwife – 5 Positions at Medical Teams International – Tanzania

Department: Programs
Work Team: Programs

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Reports to: Direct: Medical Officer, Technical: NA
Location: Nyarugusu Refugee Camp and Nduta Refugee Camp
Work Days & Hours: Monday-Sunday, 40-48 hours/week as per duty roster. May include weekends, night shifts, and public holidays.
Travel Required: Up to 10%
Deployable: No
Date Last Reviewed: 20/07/2023

MTI Calling
Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.

Medical Teams International holds strict child and vulnerable adult safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct related to sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment & selection, and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates’ eligibility through background checks, police clearance, and professional reference check processes.

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Job Summary
Provide obstetrical care to pregnant women and their babies, conducting follow-ups before, during, and after delivery, according to MTI obstetrical and reproductive health protocols, universal hygiene, and newborn care standards under the supervision of a specialist doctor. The aim is to ensure the health of mothers and babies and prevent post-delivery complications.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive maternal and child services to mothers during and after pregnancy, including managing complications and referring high-risk pregnancies.
• Responsible for delivering babies, preparing birth attestation, and monitoring the general health condition of mothers and newborns.
• Assess the feasibility for the referral of pregnant women from the Traditional Birthing Attendant (TBA) to the OPD/MCH for medical evaluation or complicated deliveries.
• Counsel mothers on pregnancy and post-pregnancy management, including proper breastfeeding techniques, bathing, and preparation of bottles.
• Participate in Primary Healthcare activities, including health education, family planning, childbirth preparation, HCT services, and nutrition programs, as well as Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission activities at the health facility and in the community.
• Provide primary care to women of reproductive age in accordance with the Basic Package of Health Services.
• Provide all non-surgical methods of family planning and counseling for surgical methods.
• Ensure babies are immunized according to the schedule.
• Support Doctors and Clinicians in managing sexual violence cases.
• Monitor the consumption of drugs and equipment required for maternity activities and notify supervisors of re-stocking needs.
• Ensure biomedical equipment is in good working order by using it in accordance with user manuals and protocols, performing cleaning and minor maintenance, and alerting supervisors in case of malfunctioning.
• Ensure hygiene and sterilization criteria, including universal precautions, are met.
• Conduct medical practices with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Codes of Conduct.
• Ensure that data collected is accurate and submit reports according to the schedule.
• Support safeguarding of program participants and employees by promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Licenses, & Certifications

• Minimum Diploma in Midwifery from an accredited School of Nursing and Midwifery is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery is an added advantage.
• Valid practicing license is required.

Experience

• 2 years of midwifery experience is required.
• Experience working with international NGOs is an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of professional midwifery principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Knowledge of medical and non-medical waste disposal procedures.
• Knowledge of hygiene management and IPC protocols.

Skills

• Skilled in applying professional midwifery care principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A good command of both written and spoken English.

Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to the professional code of conduct.
• Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice.
• Ability to provide high-quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first.
• Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy.
• Ability to be flexible and manage stress.
• Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct.

Physical Conditions
Physical Requirements

• Frequent use of a personal computer, database, and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery such as a copy machine and computer printer.
• Frequent communication and exchange of information with colleagues and persons of concern, requiring the ability to speak, hear, convey, and express oneself.
• Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs, steps, or ladders.
• Occasionally move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, meet with colleagues, etc.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50kgs.
• Occasional to frequent traversing over rough or steep terrain in either a motor vehicle or on foot.

Work Environment

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• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
• The employee may be required to travel to remote areas of the world where there are potential health hazards and risks, limited hygiene facilities, extreme weather, and very basic living conditions.

Application Procedure

• This is Full-time Job, All interested applicants who meet the criteria should email their application letter, CV (PDF or Word only), and three work-related referees to: [email protected].
• Indicate your expected salary, current/previous salary, and notice period at the bottom of your CV.
• Indicate clearly the position applied for in the subject line “Nurse Midwife.”
• Application Deadline: 27/01/2025 at 1700HRS. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview. This position is open for 7 days only.
• Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Medical Teams is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.

Warning: Beware that Medical Teams does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing application, or any other fee). Medical Teams does not request any information related to bank accounts. If asked for any payment, please contact [email protected].