Midwife (Bekaa)_ WACA in Lebanon at Médecins Sans Frontières

Function:

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 for referral of pregnant women form 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 for biomedical equipment used. Follow the user manual and protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.
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, inform mothers and relatives about importance of breast feeding, vaccination and possible complications resulting from harmful traditional practices.
Ensure patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality is respected
Supervise that administrative procedures of admissions and hospitalizations comply with MSF protocols , as well as verify patients are properly informed and receive the documents required (birth certificate, vaccination card, etc
Participate in the name of organisation of the ward in collaboration with other midwifes and the maternity ward supervisor. Ensure transfer of relevant information to the next shift team (specially 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, in order to ensure successful interventionsSupervises the use of drugs, facilities and obstetric material, in order to ensure, in accordance with number of patients and prescriptions, a rational use as well as pharmacy stock levels are permanently updated, kept under appropriate conditions and above 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, laparatomy), safe blood transfusion and care to sick and low birth weight newborns
Support the provision of antenatal care (ANC), postnatal care (PNC), family planning and basic sexual and reproductive health (SRH) within the supported services and Mobile Medical Unit (MMU), according to protocols and within the scope of the position.
Works together with the PHCC, hospital, and the Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) staff to improve the quality of care in the supported facilities.
Conduct community and facility-based awareness sessions on maternal health, pregnancy and childbirth, family planning, SRH, danger signs and GBV, in coordination with the Health Promotion (HP) team.
Collect relevant maternal, newborn, SRH, outreach, referral and activity data from supported facilities and mobile/outreach activities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, confidentiality and timely submission to the MWAM.
Contribute to identifying training, awareness, coaching or technical support needs based on facility monitoring, outreach activities and field observations.
Participate, when requested, in relevant clinical case discussions, technical meetings and other maternal and newborn/SRH activities, providing observations and feedback from the field.
Together with the MWAM participate in the capacity building of the staff of PHCC and in the hospital.
Prepare and submit a weekly activity and monitoring report to the MWAM, summarizing activities conducted, service utilization, key findings, data trends, quality observations, referrals, challenges, actions taken and recommendations for follow-up.
Ensure that all activities, patient information and data are managed in accordance with MSF protocols, confidentiality principles, data protection requirements and relevant project procedures.

Requirements

Education: Recognized midwifery degree, diploma, or bachelor’s degree in Midwifery. Ministry of public health practice license as midwife in Lebanon. Certificate of registration at the Lebanese order of Midwifes
Experience: Essential working experience of at least two years in midwife activities related jobs
Language: Arabic, English and basic french

Competencies

Results
Teamwork
Flexibility
Commitment
Service