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Job Description

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Ensure the implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical care (BEmONC 1 and CEmONC 2), neonatal and comprehensive abortion care, management of victims of sexual violence, reproductive tract infections and Fistula care in accordance with MSF Reproductive Core Package of Activities and reinforce the implementation of standardised protocols.
• Where 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 of 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 MSF specifications.
• Perform cleaning and minor maintenance on the biomedical equipment used.
• Follow the user manual and protocols, and alert the supervisor in case of malfunction.
• 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 the importance of breastfeeding, vaccination, and possible complications resulting from harmful traditional practices.
• Ensure patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality is respected
• Supervise that the administrative procedures of admissions and hospitalizations comply with MSF protocols, as well as verifying that 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 (especially identifying risk cases)
• According to MSF 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 neo-natal medical acts (cutting and cleaning the umbilical cord, vaccination, etc.), detecting possible anomalies/infections of the newborn and reporting them to the doctor, to ensure successful interventions. Supervises the use of drugs, facilities, and obstetric material, to ensure, in accordance with several patients and prescriptions, a rational use as well as pharmacy stock levels are permanently updated, kept under appropriate conditions, and above the minimum safety point. 1 BEmONC = basic emergency obstetric and neonatal care = Administration of antibiotics, oxytocics, anticonvulsants, manual removal of the placenta, removal of retained products following abortion, assisted vaginal delivery, preferably with vacuum extractor and newborn care including neonatal resuscitation. 2 CEmONC = comprehensive obstetric and neonatal care = the full package of BEmONC Plus; surgery (caesarean section, hysterectomy, laparotomy), safe blood transfusion and care to sick and low birth weight newborns

Specific Accountabilities for the Role:

• Organize and liaise with CHEs for health education talks at the waiting areas of ANC/PNC.
• Perform all necessary rapid tests during ANC visits- HB, syphilis, urinalysis, and treat appropriately.
• Identify and treat STIs using a syndromic approach/according to the MSF guideline in Kernam PHCC.
• Detect and refer medical cases to the doctor.
• Provide appropriate counselling and health education during both ANC and PNC visits at the PHCC.
• Ensure women understand the importance of vaccination during ANC and respect the schedule.
• Monitor newborns' growth and referral for vaccination to the MOH health facilities.
• Identify direct obstetric complications during ANC and PNC and refer timely to the identified hospitals.
• Detect emergencies, stabilize, and refer according to the referral strategy.
• Manage SV survivors according to the MSF SV strategy.
• Respect the confidentiality and privacy of all clients, especially SV.
• Respect IPC and apply IPC standards as required.
• Ensure the availability of sterile material/equipment at all times in the SRH unit. Respect handwashing according to IPC standards.
• Actively participate in the IPC committee.
• Collaborate with other units within the PHCC for a better outcome of the project goals.
• Be involved in mgGAP Training and collaboration towards the care of MH for our patients.
• Do any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

The tasks above are not exhaustive regarding the specificity of MSF and possible evolution that could occur over time through adaptation of the mission. Consequently, other tasks can be assigned to allow the mission to function optimally.

Requirements:

• Education: Essential midwifery qualification; desired Bachelor's degree in Midwifery.
• Experience: At least two years of essential work experience in midwifery/related jobs.
• Languages: English and Farsi are essential.

Competencies:

• Results.
• Teamwork.
• Flexibility.
• Commitment.
• Service.

Please send your CVs no later than Saturday, 3 May 2025.