JOBS

1. Midwives

Job Purpose

Provide medical support and care for patients during pregnancy, labour, childbirth and postpartum phase.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and implement all sexual and reproductive health activities at the facility in liaison with other healthcare professionals.
• Offer full antenatal and postnatal care, including screening tests in the hospital and the community.
• Provide maternal and familial support during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum phase.
• Assist in the setting up of a Maternity Department in the new health centre/ hospital.
• Monitor and examine women during and after pregnancy and during labour and delivery.
• Educate and counsel patients on health promotion, disease prevention and family planning.
• Offer support to doctors during complex medical procedures or deliveries.

Qualifications

• Full Grade Twelve Certificate or equivalent.
• Diploma in Nursing and fully licensed and registered to practice nursing in the appropriate jurisdiction.
• A Degree in Nursing is an added advantage.
• Must be a qualified ZRN/ZRM from a recognized institution.
• A current license to practice nursing in Zambia from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ).
• Must have at least 3 – 5 years’ experience.