Position details

Vacancy id VAC-9764
Job title VAC-9764 Midwife
Location Helmand
Apply by 21-May-2023
Start date 01-Jun-2023
Duration 3 months
Number of vacancies 1
Qualification Bachelor's in Diploma in Midwifery from an accredited academic institution; and recognized & registered by Afghan Medical and Dental Council. (essential).
Sector experience Minimum of 1 Year year/s of demonstrable relevant Medical experience (essential).
Geographical experience Minimum of 1 Year year/s of experience in Afghanistan (essential).
Languages Fluent in Dari (essential).
Fluent in English (essential).
Fluent in Pashto (essential).

Job description

CTG overview

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of position

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

Visit 
www.ctg.org to find out more

Role objectives

Identifies patient care requirements for patients and ensure that their needs are met equally.  

Directs special attention to pregnant women and advises them on the necessary check-ups during antenatal, childbirth and post-natal care.

Explains medical procedures to the patients/beneficiaries whilst working in a compassionate environment.

 Assists the patients in understanding their condition, the necessary medication with dose intervals and other doctor’s recommendations. He/she will educate patients, and with the consent of the patient, their friends and family  important self-care skills; the midwife will also answer relevant questions .

Assists Medical Doctor in conducting health examinations by conducting history taking, measurements, basic treatments, medicine management and dispensing, immunization and collating medical reports as well as patient follow up and specimen collection when required.

Guides and assists the Queue Manager/Support Staff in patient triage, infection control and prevention, patient counselling, hygiene promotion/cleanliness etc.

Assists in outreach health programmes, coordinates with Health NGO partner and volunteers and supports them in community health preventive activities.

Maintains daily checklist of all medical and delivery equipment and medicines to ensure that all medical kits are ready and fully stocked, with all medical supplies organized, listed, and within the expiration period.

Ensures the accurate operation of equipment following manual troubleshooting malfunctions; ensure the maintenance are done in a timely manner. Maintain the medical inventory.

Regularly maintains and update the record of patient care and other information related to patient. Assist medical doctor in preparing the daily report.

Assist Medical Doctor in identifying priority health needs and other activities including regular diseases outbreak monitoring, collecting statistical information, taking part in health awareness campaign, etc.

Other Functions

Perform any other tasks as assigned.

Project reporting

N/A

Key competencies

Values

  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

  • Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

  • Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

  • Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

  • Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

  • Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

  • Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

  • Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. 

Team management

N/A

Further information

Education

 

Diploma in Midwifery from an accredited academic institution; and recognized & registered by Afghan Medical and Dental Council.


Experience

  • At least one years’ experience in relevant clinical fields

  • Previous experience in international organization is an advantage. Knowledge and experience with working in the field and medical emergency department and Trauma management will be added as advantage.

  • Effectively applies knowledge on clinical skills, bedside manner, infection control, administering medication, phlebotomy, maintenance etc.

  • Adequate practical knowledge on handling child delivery and its complication.

  • Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, and beneficiaries

 

SKILLS

  • Ability to move or lift patients.

  • Ability to stand for extended periods.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

  • A patient and compassionate disposition.

Languages

  • Fluency in Dari and Pashtu Languages required.

  • Working knowledge in English

Note: Applications from qualified female candidates are encourage.

Important: Candidates are required to attach their educational certificates along with their CV and upload them all as one document in the system.

VII. METHOD OF APPLICATION:

 

Interested applicants are invited to send curriculum vitae along with educational certificates, through ACBAR website by Close of Business (CoB) 21 May 2023 latest, applications with incomplete information/documents will not be considered. Also, please take note that IOM does not accept hard copies.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your application is accurate.

Campaigning for a candidate can be grounds for disqualification.

 Posting period:

 From: 07. 05 .2023 to 21. 05.2023

 No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

Disclaimer: At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.