Mid-Wife

Lumwana Mine, Solwezi, Zambia.

Reporting to: Medical Superintendent

Lumwana Mining Company Limited (LMC), a copper mining company owned by Barrick Gold Corporation is situated in the Northwestern region of Zambia, some 300 km west of the Zambian Copperbelt and 95 km southwest of the provincial capital of Solwezi. The mine is a multi-pit, multi staged operation mining approximately 100MT of ore and waste per annum and producing copper concentrates containing an average of 120,000 tonnes of copper metal per year over a twenty (20) year mine life, making Lumwana the largest single open cut copper mine in Africa. The Company is now looking for an experienced and qualified individual to be considered for the position of Mid-wife.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Medical Superintendent, your duties will include but not limited to the following;

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and conduct, Antenatal Services, Post-natal services, Family Planning Services, New-born and Child health services.
• Supervise and conduct simple deliveries; Provides nursing care for pre-mature babies.
• Ensure sufficient medical and surgical supplies in the delivery rooms.
• Maintain accurate records of all services rendered in the maternal, new-born and child-health
• Maintains records and statistics required by statutory and domestic regulations
• Be able to maintain high levels of cleanliness/sterility in Labour ward and hence reduce chances of cross-infection.
• Be actively involved in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV

Experience & Qualifications

• Grade twelve (12) school certificate
• Diploma in Registered Nursing
• Advanced Diploma in Midwifery
• 5 years work experience as a registered nurse.
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Good management and communication skills
• Team player
• Good observation and analytical skills

Zambian Nationals who meet requirements for this position and are resident in Zambia are strongly encouraged to apply

If you meet the requirements, submit your online application by clicking ‘APPLY NOW’.

Applicants may be subjected to any of the following: a Security and / or Police Clearance Check; a Competence Assessment, Qualifications, Credit and Reference Checks.