Enrolled Midwife US NGO Jobs – International Rescue Committee (IRC)

About the Organization

The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to Ugandans who are rebuilding from decades of war while hosting a growing influx of refugees from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (www.rescue.org) is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies.

The IRC began programming in northern Uganda in 1998 in response to mass displacement and devastation wrought by rebel group, the Lord’s Resistance Army. In 2002, the IRC expanded to the remote, conflict-affected region of Karamoja and in 2011, began working with refugees in Kampala. Monitoring the influx of South Sudanese refugees at the end of 2015, the IRC began scaling up its response to refugees arriving in the West Nile region. By promoting durable solutions that deliver on the interdependent aims of saving lives, strengthening institutions, and supporting social cohesion, the IRC in Uganda is laying the building blocks for long-term stability and development –bringing people from harm to home. The IRC currently works in 9 districts in Uganda, including Kitgum, Lamwo, Kyegegwa, Moroto, Amudat, Yumbe, Arua, Kasese and Kampala.

Job Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.
Job Summary: The enrolled midwife shall be responsible for providing health education talks to women and their partners in the reproductive health facility and in the community. She will provide Antenatal, delivery, post-partum, post-natal care, family planning services and shall maintain a friendly working space hence adhering to infection control and prevention practices. She will provide HIV/AIDS services including but not limited to counseling, eMTCT, EID and HAART services

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Duties and Responsibilities

Assess for reproductive health needs of adolescent girls and women of reproductive age group.
Provide counseling and health education to clients before and after screening.
Provide the full antenatal care package including screening tests at the facility and during community outreaches.
Identifying high-risk pregnancies and organizing appropriate referrals.
Provide basic emergency obstetric and neonatal care, adolescent sexual and reproductive services including prevention and treatment of HIV and other STIs.
Provide information and linkage to elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV services.
Provide care during labour and puerperium with emphasis on prevention of infection and ensuring successful breastfeeding.

Participate in clinician ward rounds and provide bedside nursing care for admitted mothers.
Provide post-natal care services for mother and baby including immunization, growth monitoring, support for breast-feeding and family planning.
Ensure infection prevention and control is implemented according to MoH guideline.
Provide clinical care for survivors of Sexual and Gender based violence.
Participate in maternal and perinatal audit surveillance and response in the health facility.
Participate in conducting community health activities related to Reproductive Health.
Prepare daily, monthly activity reports and audits for the different reproductive health services.
Adhere to the professional code of conduct and ethics.
Participate in any other activity as directed by supervisor.

Qualification, Experiences and Competencies

Must have a certificate in enrolled midwifery from a recognized institution.
Must be registered with the Nurses and Midwives council.
Must have a valid practicing license.

Relevant work experience of at least two years is essential.
Be able to work in a stressful setting and adapt quickly to changing environments.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.