Midwife job at Marie Stopes UG | Apply Now

Knowledge and Experience

• Ability to discuss issues of sexuality and reproductive health with male and female clients of all ages.

• Experience and knowledge of FP service delivery at community level (previous outreach experience preferred)

• Experience and knowledge of newborn care and infant management

• Experience working as part of a highly functioning team.

• Excellent record keeping and time management.

• Attention for detail.

• Ability to monitor labour using a partogram and promptly identify and attend to complications

• Proven skills in problem solving and effective conflict resolution

• Computer literate (ability to effectively enter and maintain client records through an electronic database)

• Demonstrable ability to offer standardized nursing and midwifery care

• Adherence to Nurses’ ethical code of conduct and integrity

• Demonstrate experience in infection control and prevention

• Demonstrable experience in managing health care data and report writing in a busy environment.

• Good data analytical skills including database administration, web-based and mobile-based application programming.

• Ability to work in deadline driven/results orientated atmospheres.

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with people from different background

• Ability to follow instructions and procedures

• Excellent oral and writing abilities.

• Good team player.

• Good planner

• Ability to ensure patient safety, privacy and confidentiality

• Demonstrable experience in Emergency preparedness and care

• Good public relations and customer care

Qualifications and Training (essential/ desirable)

• Diploma in Registration in Midwifery and Nursing

• Registered with the Uganda Nurses and Midwifery Council and holds a valid practicing license.

• Nursing and midwifery care experience for 3 years and above

• Able to work on full time basis under minimal supervision

Personal Attributes

Successful performance at MSI is not simply defined in terms of ‘what’ people achieve, but equally is about ‘how’ people go about their jobs and the impact that they have on others. We encourage and expect all team members will demonstrate the following behaviours:

• Initiative; Thinking ahead and taking action to make the most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution

• Innovative; Thinking creatively and outside of the box so that ideas generated create a positive outcome

• Effective Communication; Communicating through active listening and good questioning techniques, using appropriate body language, ensuring information is clear and concise.

• Responsive; Being responsive to changing priorities and demands

• Working Efficiently; Planning, prioritising and organising work to ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met

• Sharing Information; Sharing information and knowledge whilst maintaining confidentiality

• Focus on Learning; Taking responsibility for keeping knowledge and skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop further

• Commitment; Awareness and understanding of goals, vision and values and how your role impacts on this and going the extra mile to meet role requirements

• Driven; Drive and determination to deliver results

• Accountable; Taking responsibility for appropriate decisions that you make, and the actions and behaviour you demonstrate

• Embracing Change; Openness to embracing change within the organisation and being able to adjust plans/activities accordingly

• Motivated; Motivation towards achieving quality results to maximise potential

• Team Player; Working as part of a team by being supportive, flexible, and showing respect for each other