As part of the launch of a new intervention in Chad, EMERGENCY is looking for a Field HR Manager with an excellent knowledge of French—an essential requirement for operating in the local context—and availability for a mission of at least 6 months
The international Midwife is responsible for the autonomous management and care of women in the reproductive health pathway, both in community and hospital settings. The role also requires managerial skills and training of health care personnel.
BACKGROUND AND ORGANISATION OF WORK
The international midwife is responsible for the training, clinical supervision and update of local health staff; she collaborates in the clinical care of the woman as a member of the multidisciplinary team; she participates in the management of the project as a whole, working with the medical, technical and administrative staff.
The midwife reports to the Medical Coordinator who has the organizational and managerial responsibility for the project.
Clinical activities take place in hospital and/or community settings depending on the project and includes the following departments and care areas:
– TRIAGE AND ASSESSMENT UNIT
– BIRTHING UNIT (LABOR AND DELIVERY ROOM, OPERATING ROOM)
– ANTENATAL AND POSTNATAL WARDS
– GYNECOLOGICAL WARD
– OBSTETRIC SUB-INTENSIVE CARE (HIGH DEPENDANCE UNIT)
– ANTENATAL AND POSTNATAL CARE IN COMMUNITY SETTING
– FAMILY PLANNING
– HEALTH EDUCATION
Working hours vary according to the workload, type and specific needs of the project; one day off per week is provided. The international Midwife is, however, required to be available 24/7 in case of need.
DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES
All EMERGENCY international staff is expected to know and follow the hospital admissions criteria, guide lines, protocols, and the diagnosis and treatment standards in use in the Centre, and to ensure the correct compilation of clinical records and statistics in both electronic and paper formats.
The main duties and responsibilities of the international midwife include:
– the support of national staff in the clinical management of women in all aspects of reproductive health: antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care; contraception; health education both in hospital and community settings
– to ensure the application of project-related protocols and guidelines
– to manage the organization of the various aspects of the projects in collaboration with the Medical Coordinator and the referents of the specialist area of the EMERGENCY Medical Division
– to conduct practical-clinical training and refresher training activities for national staff
– to participate in clinical research and data collection in accordance with the scientific programs of the specialist area of EMERGENCY’s Medical Division
– to collaborate with all members of the national and international multidisciplinary team, both medical and technical-administrative, to develop and improve the project
– the assignment of specific tasks identified by the Medical Coordinator and/or MCU referent for particular project needs
MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING OF LOCAL PERSONNEL
Along with the practical (on-the-job) training component carried out during the various stages of care, the international midwife is expected to provide theoretical training and clinical updates based on the Clinical Training division’s programs and tools. Regular monitoring of achieved levels of autonomy and competence is also expected.
The international midwife supports, reinforces and, where possible, trains the national staff on management and coordination aspects.