Assistant Nursing Officer (Midwifery)New!

• Supervise antenatal, delivery and postnatal services on the maternity unit.
• Manage complicated labour and refer cases appropriately and promptly.
• Supervise and appraise midwives and students on the unit.
• Ensure maternal and newborn protocols, partographs and records are used correctly.
• Manage medicines, supplies and equipment in the maternity unit.
• Lead maternal death reviews and quality improvement activities.
• Provide health education and family planning services to mothers.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma in Midwifery or Nursing with a midwifery qualification from a recognised institution.
• Registration with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council with a valid practising licence.
• Several years of midwifery practice with supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Ministry of Health maternal and newborn care standards.

Skills & Competencies:

• Midwifery clinical competence.
• Supervision and mentorship.
• Emergency obstetric decision making.
• Record keeping and reporting.
• Compassionate care.