Midwife Assistant

Job Description

Title: Midwife Assistant

Company Name: MedGlobal Inc

Vacancy: 2

Age: At least 20 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Cox's Bazar Sadar)

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 2 years

• Diploma in Midwifery

• Diploma in Medical in Completed junior midwifery course under Bangladesh nursing and midwifery council.

• At least 2 years

• Age At least 20 years
• Only Female

• A minimum of 2+ Years of experience at INGO/NGO is preferred but may be relaxed for a competent candidate
• The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Counseling, Doctor, healthcare, public health
• Experience in training facilitation and strong interpersonal communication skill with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels.
• Experience in working in Cox's Bazar area.

Skills:

• Demonstrated experience of working closely with other health providers.
• Working experience in an NGO/INGO is an asset
• Effective presentation of relevant information (oral & written)
• Willingness to travel in field areas, proficiency in computer is needed.
• Practical Work Skill in Midwife.

Additional Requirements:

• Chitagong dialect, proficiency in English and in basic computer literacy are regarded as asset but not mandatory.
• Age at least 20 years and only females are allowed to apply
• Must be in possession of a valid BMNC registration certificate.
• Must have willingness to serve the refugee community
• A team player with the ability to collaborate and work effectively in multicultural teams
• Must have good interpersonal skills
• Fluency in; English Language, Bengal

Job Location: Somitipara, Cox’s Bazar, Sadar

Reports To: Project coordinator

Contract Duration: Up to December 31‘2026

Working Days and Hours: 24/7 rostered duty

JOB SUMMARY 

Working as an important member of a diverse team who are committed to serve the world`s most vulnerable with practical and compassionate care. The MidWife Assistant contributes to the reduction of excess morbidity and mortality amongst MBC.

We are looking for a Midwife Assistant who is knowledgeable, energetic, disciplined and proactive with a strong understanding of maternity care, ANC, PNC and family planning, reporting, documentations, health research and basic administrative management. Midwife Assistant will report to Senior Training Officer/Project Coordinator for admin and management and to Medical Coordinator for professional matters

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

She will devote time as per following broad headings:  

Clinical Care/Infection Prevention Control (90% of time):

• Provide direct maternal clinical care, working closely with the clinical staff to ensure the delivery of high quality comprehensive emergency and primary healthcare services Responsible to carry out ANC and PNC cases.
• Responsible for taken facility based awareness session for patients and patients attendant.
• Responsible for ward duty instruments during delivery.
• Ensure proper infection prevention practices including housekeeping prepare monthly report Any work assigned as per advice by concerned authority.
• Monitoring patients record, investigations and collecting data & information
• Delivery of hygiene promotion, health education and patient/caregiver counselling.
• Ensure accurate recording of information in the clinic registers and timely completion of summary
• Ensure wards/clinic areas are appropriately stocked with essential
• Ensure patient privacy is respected and that all consultations are conducted in a dignified and
• Follow MedGlobal Inc. guidelines and policies in relation to Gender Equality.
• Any other duties within his/her scope of work as assigned by supervisor.
• Work in close collaboration with the Clinical Coordinator for quality assurance.
• Work in close liaison with doctors and provide services as necessary.
• Regularly record and review the patients reports/Health Card
• Advise patients for do's and don'ts and on medication.
• Ensure timely requisition, procurement and availability of medicine/medical equipment and other medical supplies necessary for smooth functioning HP.
• Support the collection and accurate reporting of impact data related to the project as guided by the Medical Coordinator (MC) and Project Coordinator (PC). Attend meetings as directed by the and PC

Networking: (5% of time) Visit local Govt. admin authorities, NGOs/INGOs and stakeholders, with the prior permission of PC and CC to build rapport and understanding Refer patients in higher facility as necessary

Others: (5% of time) Attend in-house and outside training as directed by the MC and PC. Keep work station neat, clean and tidy at all times. Work in close liaison with the PC and submit periodical reports. Attend meetings as directed by the PC.

Salary and Benefits: We offer a healthy Salary package for an eligible candidate and other benefits like 2 festival bonuses per year equal to one month`s basic salary, Medical Insurance coverage, Staff and dependency, mobile allowance, per diem for field visits, severance allowance, and other administrative benefits as per MedGlobal policy.