Midwife / Nurse

Purpose of the position:

The Midwife Nurse is responsible for carrying out all components of MNCH packages (ANC, PNC, FP, PMTCT, labor and delivery, EPI) in the daily implementation of mobile health and Nutrition services package in outreach locations. S/he will be expected to work in collaboration with the district health offices, local stakeholders, staff of World Vision, and partners for effective implementation project activities. In addition, the position holder is also expected to provide supervision, technical assistance, and capacity building to health extension workers and health workers in health facilities.  The position holder is responsible for strengthening the early referrals mechanisms for all obstetrics complications and other maternal and child health illnesses. S/he will work with local health authorities and communities to ensure all referral cases are properly transported to the nearest or woreda capital health facility based on the availability of ambulance and seriousness of the illness.

• Provide technical support and participate in carrying out all components of MNCH packages (ANC, PNC, FP, PMTCT, labor and delivery, EPI
• Provide essential lifesaving primary health care services to displaced people and people who have no access to health services.
• Support woreda/facility level Routine immunization, vaccination campaigns including vitamin A supplementation and support community-level public communication campaign to raise awareness on COVID-19 and other epidemics prone diseases. 
• Coordinate with the team member in operational matters (e.g. Supplies, Fuel, Stationery, etc.) and liaise with local authorities, represent the team in meetings and be responsible for all communications of the team
• Ensure that all medicine, medical supplies, and equipment needed for the activities are available before departure

Job Requirements

• BSC degree in midwifery with proven experience in supervising, coaching, and mentoring others preferred from accredited universities or health colleges

Certificate: on acute malnutrition 2019 revised guideline training, Revised 2019 IMAM guideline, and IYCF-E training, Integrated Pharmaceuticals Logistics System (IPLS) and Trained on Family MUAC approach and TSFP/MAM required, SMART survey basic training

Required Professional Experience: Previous work experience at least 3 years in the area of ANC, PNC, FP, PMTCT, labor and delivery, EPI services At least 2 years as a member of Mobile Health and Nutrition Team with NGOs.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must be required to apply before the closing date of this announcement only to the link https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Midwife-Nurse_R2514

World Vision Ethiopia is a child focused Organization and is striving to keep children safe and is committed to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for this position.

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