Midwife, City Public Health Department

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the vacant position of Midwife, City Public Health Department.

Dimensions of Position:

Nature of Scope of the Position

• Assist with pre-natal clinics/other clinics.
• Conduct Health Education and health promotion sessions to pregnant and lactating mothers as well as members of the community (according to health needs).
• Conduct group teaching clinics.
• Maintain records of all deliveries, referrals, vaccines in clinic register.
• Administer emergency care to persons within the community.
• Assist wit h School Health Program me.
• Counsel patients on the various methods of family planning and any other family life education requirements.
• Teach/Supervise students on the practical aspect of midwifery.
• Keep an inventory and take responsibility for all equipment, linen, drugs etc., under his/ her charge.
• Conduct epidemiological surveillance of the community.
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.