Job Summary
- The Midwife will be responsible for providing maternal and newborn care services with a focus on the prevention, early detection, and management of neonatal jaundice.
- The midwife will work in health facilities and community settings, delivering clinical care, supporting newborn monitoring, and educating families on neonatal health and jaundice prevention.
- The role includes close collaboration with healthcare teams, community health workers, and families to ensure timely intervention for newborns at risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide routine maternal and neonatal care with a focus on the early detection and management of neonatal jaundice.
- Conduct regular physical assessments of newborns, monitoring for signs of jaundice.
- Administer appropriate treatments for neonatal jaundice, following established protocols, including phototherapy and referrals to higher-level care if necessary.
- Work closely with paediatricians and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care for newborns.
- Educate mothers and families on the causes, signs, and prevention of neonatal jaundice.
- Provide breastfeeding support and counseling, emphasizing its role in preventing jaundice.
- Offer guidance on monitoring infants at home for early signs of jaundice and the importance of seeking timely medical attention.
- Accurately document all newborn assessments, treatments, and follow-up care in patient records.
- Report any complications or critical cases to the Matron and refer severe cases to appropriate healthcare facilities.
- Contribute to data collection for monitoring and evaluation purposes, including reporting on neonatal jaundice cases and treatment outcomes.
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, including doctors and nurses, to ensure continuity of care for mothers and newborns.
- Coordinate with local health facilities to ensure timely diagnosis, treatment, and referral for neonatal jaundice cases.
Qualifications and Experience
- Registered Midwife (RM)
- At least 2years of experience in maternal and newborn care, including neonatal care. Experience in managing neonatal jaundice or related conditions is an advantage
- Strong clinical skills in maternal and newborn health, including the ability to recognize signs of neonatal jaundice.
- Knowledge of neonatal health interventions, including phototherapy and other jaundice treatments.
- Excellent communication and counseling skills to educate families and promote health-seeking behavior.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
- Competencies:
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
- Culturally sensitive, with an understanding of local health practices and community engagement.
- Good problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Proficient in medical record-keeping and reporting.