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Category

Nursing

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Nakaseke, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

12/2/2026
28 days left

Employer / Company

Nakaseke District Local Government logo
Nakaseke District Local Government
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Description (Public)

The Enrolled Midwife delivers midwifery care at a district health facility, managing normal pregnancy, labour and postnatal care and referring complications in line with Ministry of Health guidelines.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Provide antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to mothers and babies.
  • Conduct normal deliveries and monitor mother and baby during labour and after birth.
  • Screen for danger signs and refer complicated cases to higher health facilities promptly.
  • Provide family planning, immunisation and maternal health education services.
  • Maintain accurate midwifery records, registers and reports at the facility.
  • Manage and account for medicines, supplies and equipment used in the maternity unit.
  • Support infection prevention and control practices in the unit.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Enrolled Midwifery certificate from a recognised training institution.
  • Registration with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council with a valid practising licence.
  • Experience in a health facility maternity unit is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of Ministry of Health maternal and newborn care guidelines.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Clinical competence in normal midwifery care.
  • Compassion and respectful care for mothers.
  • Decision making and timely referral.
  • Record keeping and reporting.
  • Teamwork with the facility health team.

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