Mothers and Children Multisectoral Development Organization (MCMDO) is an Ethiopian resident charity organization registered in accordance with the charities and societies proclamation No 1113/2019 with a certificate No 0022. MCMDO currently is being implementing more than 24 projects Emergency and development projects in Oromiya , SNNPR, Somali, Gambella , Benishangul Gumuz , Tigray, Afar, Amhara, Harari, Dire Dawa and City Administration of Addis Ababa.

To meet its objectives MCMDO calls for competent professionals to apply for the following vacant positions

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Ensure the implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care is done by MOH and lobby in case of failure

• Ensure the implementation of obstetrical care (BEmONC1 and CEmONC2), neonatal and comprehensive abortion care, management of victims of sexual violence, reproductive tract infections and Fistula care in accordance with MoH MHNT Reproductive Core Package of Activities and reinforce the implementation of standardized protocols.

• When PMTCT is implemented, ensure implementation of the PMTCT protocol in the ANC/delivery and PNC consultations.

• Collaborate with the Mobile health and nutrition team in the field and /or nurse in the management of Sexual Violence cases and train the national and MoH staff on SGBV identification and management (with a strong sensitization of the staff for such cases).

• Meet with the TBAs and women group and assess the feasibility for referral of pregnant women form the TBAs to the OPD/MCH for medical evaluation and/or complicated deliveries.

• Ensure and follow hygiene and sterilization criteria (including universal precautions) are met according to Ethiopian national specifications. Strictly follow the waste management protocols

• Guarantee a regular and on-going supply of drugs and equipment required for maternity activities (including monitoring/consumption control/ordering of orders.

• Ensure the proper follow up by MoH cluster health center midwives of all new born babies from delivery until discharge, informing mothers and relatives about importance of breast feeding, vaccination and possible complications resulting from harmful traditional practices.

• Ensure patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality is respected.

• Work closely with Mobile Health and nutrition team and MoH midwife to provide with the tools to keep continuity of the work and provision of the proper support and monitoring of the activities.

• Supervise that administrative procedures of admissions and hospitalizations comply with National protocols, as well as verify patients are properly informed and receive the documents required (birth certificate, vaccination card, etc

• Participate in the organization of the ward in collaboration with other midwifes and the maternity ward supervisor. Ensure transfer of relevant information to the next shift team (specially identifying risk cases)

• Assess the need for referral as per the referral criteria and ensure that the referral system is well followed and obstacles are reported and discussed with the aim of solving them.

• According to national protocols conduct deliveries and independently manage obstetric emergencies; identify cases needing referral and send them in time, clean up the newborn, executing and registering first neo-natal medical acts (cutting and cleaning the umbilical cord, vaccination, etc.), detecting possible anomalies/infections of the newborn and reporting them to the senior staff.

• Ensure successful interventions, supervise the use of drugs, facilities and obstetric material, in order to ensure, in accordance with number of patients and prescriptions, rational use as well as pharmacy stock levels are permanently updated and kept under appropriate conditions and above minimum safety point.

• Assess the level of care in the maternity department within the cluster health centers in general, including the part MOH is responsible for and assess the needs of support ( including on job trainings), discussing it with the team, present an action plan with a time frame and start the implementation.

• Ensures proper data collection and elaboration of the weekly report and deliver it to the project manager.

• Active participation in the medical and project’s meetings.

Job Requirements

Qualification:

• BSc in Nursing or Post Basic Diploma in Midwifery 5 year professional experience for BSC and 7 years for diploma in midwifery, labor ward and management of Obstetric complications.

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel)

• Fluent written and spoken English and local language.

Competencies:

• Commitment to MCMDO Principles.

• Ability to work under pressure, long work hours and high workload.

• Excellent communication skills-verbal and written. Communication in English is a key requirement.

• Knowledge of local language (preferably).

• Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual.

• Ability to work as part of a team as well as to work autonomously when required.

• Ability to constructively address gaps and weaknesses.

• Cross-cultural Awareness.

• People management.

• Result oriented.

• Strategic vision, leadership, people management and planning.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply using THIS LINK within 7 consecutive days from the date of this announcement.

Please ensure you complete the form and upload your CV as required. Make sure to select the correct position you are applying for in the form. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.

MCMDO is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting gender equality, diversity, and inclusion. Qualified female and young candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to empowering women and youth.