Latest Vacancies at The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) For Midwives
The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) is an independent humanitarian medical NGO that was created in 2009 by professionals of humanitarian medicine. ALIMA’s mission is to provide medical care in emergency situations or medical catastrophes;
Midwife
Job TypeContract Full Time
QualificationOND
Experience2 years
LocationBorno
Job FieldMedical / Healthcare NGO/Non-Profit
BAGA
The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) is an independent humanitarian medical NGO that was created in 2009 by professionals of humanitarian medicine. ALIMA’s mission is to provide medical care in emergency situations or medical catastrophes.
Main Purpose
Provide obstetrical care to pregnant women and their babies, doing follow up before, during and after delivery, according to ALIMA obstetrical and reproductive health protocols, universal hygienic and newborn caring standards and under supervision of the medical doctor, in order to ensure their health conditions and avoid post-delivery complications.
Job Description
Ensure the implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical care (BEmONC and CEmONC ), neonatal and comprehensive abortion care, management of victims of sexual violence, reproductive tract infections and Fistula care in accordance with ALIMA Reproductive Core Package of Activities and reinforce the implementation of standardised protocols
Wheen PMTCT is implemented, ensure implementation of the PMTCT protocol in the ANC/delivery and PNC consultations (pre counselling, test and post counselling)
Collaborate with the medical doctor and/or nurse in the management of Sexual violence cases
Assess the feasibility for referral of pregnant women from the TBAs to the OPD/MCH for medical evaluation and/or complicated deliveries
Ensure hygiene and sterilization criteria (including universal precautions) are met according to ALIMA specifications
Guarantee a regular and ongoing supply of drugs and equipment required for maternity activities (including monitoring/consumption control/ordering of orders)
Properly follow up all newborn babies from delivery until discharge, informing mothers and relatives about importance of breastfeeding, vaccination and possible complications resulting from harmful traditional practices
Ensure patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality is respected
Supervise that administrative procedures of admissions and hospitalizations comply with national protocols, as well as verify patients are properly informed and receive the documents required (birth certificate, vaccination card, etc.)
Participate 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 national protocols in force, conduct normal deliveries independently manage obstetric emergencies; identify cases needing referral and send them in time, clean up the newborn, executing and registering first neonatal medical acts (cutting and cleaning the umbilical cord, vaccination, etc.), detecting possible anomalies/infections of the newborn and reporting them to the doctor, in order to ensure successful interventions ; supervise 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
Requirements
Education: essential midwife diploma
Experience: minimum of 2 years’ experience in practice; experience with NGO desirable
Languages: English language essential; local languages (Kanuri, Shuwa, etc.) are assets
Commitment, flexibility, professionalism, very good communication, service, stress management, teamwork, results
Working conditions: Fixed term contract
Method of Application
Submit your CV, qualifications and a cover letter with contact details to ALIMA’ Office in MONGNO OR BAGA.
Applications can be submitted in person or by email to: recruitment@nigeria.alima.ngo
Important remarks
Only successful applicants will be called for interview. No monetary transactions, neither demands of favours in kind, nor other types of favouritism will be tolerated in the recruitment process.
