Médecins Du Monde -France Midwife Jobs in Ethiopia

Médecins Du Monde -France Midwife Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Id: 223468

Category: Health Care

Location: Molayko health center -Gerbo Woreda, Somali

Career Level: Mid Level ( 2+ - 5 years experience)

Salary: According to MdM salary scale

Job Description



Context of the mission

Médecins du Monde (MDM) is an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) involved in humanitarian interventions, operating in Ethiopia since 1986 in different types of health projects from long-term interventions to emergency response.

In January – February 2019, MdM France (MdM-F) and MdM Germany (MdM- Ge) conducted a joint-Fact Finding Mission in the Somali region. The goal of this mission was to assess the humanitarian needs caused by ongoing drought and conflict and evaluate intervention options for MdM.

The assessment covered three zones: Gerbo, Qubi and Lagahida. After successful submission of the project proposal to the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), the 24-month project has been launched 1 July 2019.

The project aims primarily to improve access to and the quality of health services with a focus on life-saving Mother and Child Health (MCH) interventions.

The proposed activities include ensuring high-quality basic emergency obstetric and newborn care (BEmONC) at the Gerbo health centre; improving MCH services at Molayko health centre.

The focus will be on capacity-building, training and mentoring, equipment and medical supplies, and community sensitization.

In relation to improving prevention, monitoring and control of epidemics in this region, such as acute watery diarrhoea (AWD) and measles, the focus is also on support of infection prevention and control (IPC)/medical waste management in the 2 health centres (HC) and capacity-building in vaccination routine/outreach, cold chain management for staff at the healthcare facilities (both the 2 health centres and the 7 health posts).

The screening, identification, management and treatment of acute malnutrition (moderate and severe) will also be improved, using community management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) approach, both at healthcare facilities and through targeted outreach activities in communities.

WASH activities will be integrated into the health and nutrition activities, e.g. by ensuring availability of hand-washing stations and drinking water supplies in the 2 supported health centres.

MdM F and MdM Ge will implement this new project jointly, with MdM F being the lead in the first year and a coordinated handover to MdM Ge during the project period.

Essential Duties

The midwife will be responsible for supporting the full package of MCH services in Molayko Health Centre (HC) and creating demand from the communities.

S/he will:

Build the capacity of Molayko HC health staff to deal with MCH services, including timely referral to Gerbo;

Coordinate and supervise the Community mobilizer;

Work closely with the health team of Molayko HC;

Ensure smooth implementation of the project activities.

Key activities areas will include:

Provision of support to the HC:

Mentor the government health staff in the provision of MCH services (ANC, PNC,

Family Panning, Comprehensive Abortion Care; and delivery ) and implement quality training and follow up based on national standards and guidelines;

Assess the priority gaps and develop an action plan;

Train the staff on infection prevention and control (IPC)

Support the provision compassionate and respectful care at the HC;

Demonstrate behavior that upholds the public trust in the services provided.

Implementation of health education sessions:

Organize health education sessions for the patients and the community;

Conduct outreach sensitization sessions in coordination with the Community Mobilizer;

Spread main messages about health education for the following topics: immunization, antenatal care, post-natal care, assisted delivery, family planning, at-risk pregnancies, and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF).

Monitoring and Reporting

Compile monthly project activities report and submit to the BEmONC midwife;

Conduct analysis and reporting on maternal and neonatal deaths occurring at the HC.

This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Hierarchical & Functional links

The midwife will be based in Gerbo town, Nogob zone, Somali region. S/he will be under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator based in Gerbo, Somali region. For technical advice, s/he will consult with the Program Coordinator and the MedCo. S/he will be the line manager for one Midwife and one Community Mobilizer.

Duty station

Molayko health center -Gerbo Woreda – Nogob zone, Somali region

Contract duration:

6 months with possibility of extension, start immediatel

Job Requirements

Expected profile

BSc midwife

English and Somali language is mandatory (speaking and writing)

At least 2-3 years’ working experience in MCH services

Previous experience in demand creation at community level and in community engagement

Flexibility, commitment

Good organizational skills in day to day management

Good communication skills

Ability to classify and manage priorities

Interest and ability to work in a team

Capacity to work and to live remote area

Preferred:

Experience/knowledge of the area

Previous experience in mentoring and coaching

Trained on compassionate and respectful care

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send in their application letters including updated curriculum vitae with day-time telephone number and contact details of three work-related referees through email jobapplication.mdmethiopia@gmail.com If possible, please send all the above in one document – MS Word or PDF. And also, write the job title and your name in the subject line.

Deadline for submission: 30th of September 2019

We are unable to accept phone calls.

NB: only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please notice that if you have not heard from MdM within 2 weeks, you should presume you were not short listed for this position. However, MdM thanks you for your interest and encourages you to apply for other openings where your skills and experience match.

Médecins Du Monde -France Midwife Jobs in Ethiopia