Nurse Midwife
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Nurse Coordinator, the Nurse Midwife will be responsible for effective and efficient implementation of the clinic activities. Nurse midwife will ensure that activities done in the outreach conform to the required standards and that no activities undermining the image of PSI are performed.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Implements the clinical aspects of the contraceptive mix.
Keeps and maintains records of drugs, equipment and contraceptives used in the clinic.
Provides counseling to clients and dispense appropriate drugs to clients.
Provides Family planning services
Undertakes monthly, quarterly, half year and annual reporting of the clinic activities and will submit these to the Nurse Coordinator.
Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by supervisor and which fall within the purview of the duties
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
Qualified Midwife with a diploma/degree in Midwifery and at least three years post qualification experience.
Clinical knowledge and practical skills in the areas of SRH and HIV and AIDS. HTS training will be an added advantage.
NGOs experience is an added advantage.
Registered with Lesotho Nursing Council.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge and commitment to Sexual and Reproductive Health.
Maintenance of high professional and nursing ethical standards.
Thorough knowledge of contraceptives management and counseling.
Basic knowledge of record keeping.
Ability to mobilize communities.
Computer Literate.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your cover letter, resume/curricula vitae (CV), list of 3-5 professional references (with contact information, supervisory references preferred), and scanned copy of all academic degrees to PSI Lesotho by email at nursemidwife@psi.co.ls. Only email submissions will be accepted. While all application submissions will be reviewed and considered, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. The application submission deadline is 10:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, 25th May 2017.
